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Maybe I should use this as a 'selling point' to my hubby, because right now he isn't very supportive of any WLS.

Mit, they didn't offer you the sleeve? I have noticed that a lot of people that need the band removed, get the sleeve done the same time or soon after. I have to say, I would be so happy to lose 95lbs I know it doesn't console you, because you are gaining but you have to be happy with that huge feat. 95lbs is a small adult I am proud of you and I know you will start losing again soon. Good luck

Tnt, thank goodness to find someone local!!! I am so happy you said Dr Oldham is good. I am ready to go to Louisville but would prefer not to. Do they do your fills in Etown? Did you have your surgery at Baptist East? How was the hospital experience? I think I will skip the seminar in Louisville tonight. I worry that it will be too far if I have complications and need to see the Dr right away! Thanks for answering, and congrats on your weight loss thus far!!

Just spoke to my coordinator and she asked if I went under BMI because I did a test run on the pre-op diet... I was under and she told me, "you have to meet BMI from intake till they place you on the diet officially". Needless to say, I was sad because who wants to gain weight?!?! But I hate to be denied over 0.5 under BMI. BTW I am going through a bariatric center vs my PCP. Good luck

So here I am, on my way for approval of LB and I find out my insurance covers VSG. I was worried that I would have issues with my LB - slip, erosion, port flip etc. VSG may be a good option for me since it has less complications than traditional RNY and no fills/slips/flips/ etc like LB. (Of course I know there are more serious risk like leakage from the sleeve, but no foreign objects in me?!?!) The bad part is that i would need to change bariatric groups because I picked a group that only does LB. A local group (BlueGrass Bariatric Group) does the all of the procedures but they charge a program fee where as Louisville Surgical does not have a fee. Either way, I am going to both seminars - one for each Dr - to see which surgery fits me best and which group I like better. Both groups are Center of Excellence, board certified surgeons. Any tips when shopping for a bariatric group?

Hopefully you will find a Dr to do the revision/removal. I have heard many people say they went to a new Dr when they needed the Band out and got the Sleeve instead. Good Luck

Just curious: but how does a leaking port have an effect on weight loss? Thanks in advance

I have Hypothyroidism as well and I am constantly cold. I know my cold intolerance is not due to being skinny LOL.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/find/bariatric-surgeon/WA/ BTW here is a list of Bariatric surgeons in your area.

Hmmm.. you are "unable to eat anything except junk food" without throwing up?? Ok I get that junk foods / slider foods go down easier but I question why that is "all" you can eat?!?! No Protein shakes? No mushy foods? Hmm.. Not to be rude but it sounds off. Q- did the surgeon fill your band during surgery? Have you been to a bariatric center of excellence to get a revision consult? Good luck and hope things work out.

Thumbs up!!!! Congrats!!

Congrats!!

Your story is so inspiring!!! One of my most important goals is to be able to do the Avon Walk!! I know it isn't a marathon or anything wild or crazy, but to me, it is important. I get goosebumps just thinking about crossing that finish line!! One day!! keeping posting because stories like yours inspire noobies like me