Here I am...a little embarrassed, disappointed, and ashamed...but I am ready for the Band to Sleeve revision.

I took the plunge and had Lap-Band weight loss surgery on November 3, 2010. I worked hard to lose the weight with help from the Lap-Band, exercise, and the support of my wife, friends, and extended family. I did great and lost 115 pounds within 2 years...Unfortunately, the weight loss didn't last. I began to develop ulcers and other gastro issues and began to gain weight back (even though I had good restriction). I eventually had to have the band completely emptied...which resulted in me gaining all of my weight back (and more).

I am currently in the process of having the Gastric Sleeve revision surgery. I have gone to another seminar, filled out all of the necessary paperwork, turned in medical records, and have my nutrition and mental health evaluations scheduled for next week. So, I should be having my surgery sometime in the next 4-6 weeks...fingers crossed.

I am ready to lose weight so I can someday zip-line, go on hikes, ride in airplanes, and buy whatever clothes I want (and not be limited by the poor selections in Big & Tall sections).

Thanks for listening.

Edited September 4, 201510 yr by Fatty McFatster

Good luck to us all! My surgery date is Nov 16th! Monday is fast approaching! We can do this!

Good luck to you!!!

Thanks a lot. Got the call my surgery is first. 930 am. Gotta be there at 730. Wow its all so real now!

Mine is also Monday 11/16 excited and best of luck to you

Thanks! Anyone feeling the nerves yet?

Thanks! Anyone feeling the nerves yet?

I started getting really nervous today as I realized I am having surgery THIS week. Just 5 more days for me. Eeek.

Yeahhhh since I'm getting a revision i kind of have an idea how things are going to go. With the band i didn't get nervous till i was in my gown with iv in place. Right before walking into the er. Not really nervous now just anxious. How's the preop going?

Yeahhhh since I'm getting a revision i kind of have an idea how things are going to go. With the band i didn't get nervous till i was in my gown with iv in place. Right before walking into the er. Not really nervous now just anxious. How's the preop going?

Yeah I'm having the revision also, but having a large portion of your stomach cut out is a lot different than just having a band put in. I think that is what makes me nervous.

Doing pretty good on the Pre-op diet. You?

Struggled at first didn't start it on a Monday like i should have. More like that Fri. ???? but once i started Fri i was all in. Almost down 20lbs which is a blessing. It's pretty ok now that I've found my groove. Very true about it being different from the band. I guess I've just tried not to dwell on the fact I'm getting the rny.

Struggled at first didn't start it on a Monday like i should have. More like that Fri. but once i started Fri i was all in. Almost down 20lbs which is a blessing. It's pretty ok now that I've found my groove. Very true about it being different from the band. I guess I've just tried not to dwell on the fact I'm getting the rny.

Good luck to you today!!! Keep us posted when you get a chance.

Today is the day band revision to sleeve nervous and excited lost 10lbs on the preop diet

Today is the day band revision to sleeve nervous and excited lost 10lbs on the preop diet

Good luck !!!

Fatty don't worry you will do great I had my band In February 2008 and I lost over 120lbs after 8 months of severe complications I just had my band removed and in three months will have my sleeve oh I did forget to tell you I deal with everyday I work as surgical tech in the or my main speciality is Bariatrics good luck

My friend

Fatty don't worry you will do great I had my band In February 2008 and I lost over 120lbs after 8 months of severe complications I just had my band removed and in three months will have my sleeve oh I did forget to tell you I deal with everyday I work as surgical tech in the or my main speciality is Bariatrics good luck

My friend

That is very kind of you. I appreciate it. Just 4 more days for me!!! Good luck on your revision in 3 months!!

Anyone that a a revision on the 16th I am home and doing well still lots of pain but it's getting better with time. Recovery just going to take a little longer. Hope everyone else done well.

Surgery is tomorrow for me!!!

Yayyy