Band removal after 10 years

[Deedee12 1,859]

Hello Randi, thanks for starting this conversation! I'm a lurker myself and I finally decided to do something. First thing being taking my lapband this morning!!. It was 7 years of a horrible relationship!! This past month was the final end and with the inspiration of those I've read on bariatricpal, I saw my surgeon last week, insurance approved the removal in 2 days after my initial consultation. I'm waiting for the approval for gastric sleeve revision that was submitted 4/30. I'm hoping not to go through the hoops again!🤞🤞

My surgeon wants to wait 2 to 3 months between removal and revision which I'm fine with although I was initially gutted I couldn't do it simultaneously! I agreed with her reasoning.

I've been up and about since removal this morning and will be going to work on Sunday with no problems.

I hope to get the sleeve end of summer after a worry and lapband free summer holiday.

I'm 5'3" and 199lbs as of this morning. So "low" BMI within a hair's breath of 35 (drank some Water at the surgeon consultation). Totally beyond stalled with the lapband and hated life after the band! Paid out of pocket too.

Everyone here has been inspirational and I pray to actually get to a weight I've thought was impossible and I hope to share for that person like me.

Thanks to my new found pals

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