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So excited!! Just received call from my coordinator that my insurance has approved my revision. I was banded in 2005 and after losing some weight initially (never really finding the 'sweet spot'); I started having terrible issues with reflux and vomiting but no slip. When MD took the Fluid out the vomiting and reflux almost stopped. I left the fluid out and we tried to fill again with smaller than average amounts and had almost immediate reflux. I have not had any fluid for the past 2 years and the weight has come back plus 10 additional pounds. I am looking forward to this life change with the sleeve as my guide. I am a lover of jogging but have not done so in the last 2 years; can't wait to get back to it.. My only fear and I have to find a way to get through this fear is that because things failed with the band they will fail with the sleeve. This is the only negative thought I am having after my uplifting phone call today. How do I get over this?

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Congratulations. I was approved for the band to sleeve revision two weeks ago and I have the same fear. I hear that weight loss can be slower for those of us with the band but I think it depends on the person and their level of commitment. You lacked success with the band because it sounds like you never really felt restriction. That will be different with the sleeve. Are you having the revision in 1 or 2 surgeries? Good luck!

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I am having the revision in one surgery. I do feel different about things this time. I feel more motivated, informed and knowledgeable. Thanks!

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