Hi Everyone,

I was banded June 2013 and was 80 pounds down 11 months out when I got pregnant. Long story short my pregnancy was a complete surprise as I had struggled with infertility. I had fluid let out of my band for help with nausea. After I had my son I started to have the fluid put back but it was never the same. Too tight or too loose in a vicious cycle. I was living with a bucket by my bed waking up choking on stomach acid. The band was removed in December 2015. I developed a hiatal hernia from the slip. I took a few months to weigh my options and in February decided to pursue sleeve. I felt like I relived 2013 going through pre-op requirements. I submitted to insurance June 17th and had approval June 22nd. I scheduled surgery August16th. I am so excited and grateful for this second chance. I will have hiatal repair during surgery as well. My anxiety is high this time because I worry about my son not having his mommy up and running for a few weeks. I have an awesome support system but they are not me. I got my band to assist in one day becoming a mommy and now I will have sleeve to live a long healthy life with my son.

Hi Winkie! I had sleeve surgery on June 21st, so I'm a newbie to all of this, but I think you sound like you're ready for your surgery and have the right mindset. You've already had success with a band, so this should be relatively easy for you! And congratulations on having a son, I have 2 and they're the joy of my life. It will be tough, I'm sure, to not be his primary caregiver for a few weeks but when you look at the big picture, you're giving up a few short weeks to have a lifetime of health with him. Congratulations on making such a great choice for yourself. Looking forward to hearing from you as you continue with your sleeve