Found out I was approved today, will schedule a date for surgery tomorrow. I've been reading almost every thread on here over the last month or so. I know it's really a lifestyle change not an easy fix, so think I'm going in with reasonable expectations. In talking with my surgeon and through reading here, it sounds like the most common problem is pouch dilation. From threads, it sounds like some people get it ~1yr. after banding. I know that watching portion size is the key and hope I can keep from getting complacent. After waiting so long (had to switch onto wife's ins this Jan) I'm excited to finally begin and get the bandster hell behind me.

Congratulations on your approval and good luck on your journey.

Congrats!

The waiting is sooo hard. Wait for approval, wait to get a date, then wait for the date to arrive!