Amee Rae

@alli.wakefield my story is almost the exact same as yours. I got my bad in the same year and everything. I had the revision to the sleeve done on December 27,2016. I feel like it was the best decision I could have made. I had severe reflux with the band, but not with the sleeve. I can eat healthier foods, that got stuck with the band. My weight at surgery was 332 and I am at 297 as of today. I have lost 35lbs in a little under 2 months. I truly couldn't be happier with my decision. Good luck with whatever you decide to do! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I feel the same. Wish I would have done it so much sooner! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How are you doing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow the 27th as well. I am getting a little nervous. Good luck tomorrow! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@pammyjocakes my surgery is also on the 27th, but I only have to be on a 5 day liquid diet. Good luck to you on your pre-op diet. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am from St. Louis, but I am getting my surgery in Columbia which is a bid of an inconvenience. I was wondering if there were others from St. Louis on this site. I look forward to getting to know others in my area that are going through the same experience that I am.

I had my surgery on January 9th...so I am 2 1/2 week post-op. I am not having trouble at all with hunger or portion control. I am really considering not having a fill. Am I crazy? Are there any other successful benders that have never gotten a fill? Amy

Thank god I am not alone.....I thought I was the only one that was not losing weight this first month after surgery.!

My surgery is tomorrow.....like everyone else I thought this day would never get here. I joined this site a little over a month ago, and I want to thank everyone for sharing their experiences and stories. I feel like I am 100% ready for this surgery and all that may happen in the weeks after the surgery. Had I not found this site, I would feel lost and have no idea what to expect. I am so excited to start my journey.....I will see you all on the other side!!! =-}

How did things go with your TT and breast lift surgery?

I am just starting my journey, but the thought of what I am going to do with the extra skin in a couple of years has crossed my mind. I am just curious if you had to pay for all the procedures or if your insurance covered any part of it. Also if you don’t mind me asking how much did you have to pay for the procedures?

Yes Columbia Missouri is where I am having mine done. I couldn't find a surgeon in St. Louis that took my insurance and could get me in right away.

My surgeon requires a 14 day liquid diet that includes the same items as the others listed. My surgery is on 1/9 and I have been on a liquid diet for 7 days.....it's not easy but I have lost 12 lbs, so it's defiantly worth it.

Hello everyone....My surgery is scheduled for 1/9 and I couldn't be happier! I am on my 4th day of my 14 day pre op liquid diet, and I am about to go crazy. I am very jealous of everyone that has only a few days of the liquid diet....lol I look forward to following all of you and your progress....good luck!

I just asked you to be friends on FB!

My BMI is a little higher than yours (52), and I have no health problems. I had no trouble getting approved for surgery. I actually got approval in one day!