islandmom

I am just over 5mos post op (band to sleeve) and have lost 66lbs. It is slow but it keeps coming off. This is just such a different (read better) experience from the band!

I have Cigna and was approved for my revision in just over a week! I was worried because I was self pay for my band in Mexico in 2006 and started the revision process in April 2011. I jumped through all their hoops and Dr. Kim's insurance coordinators are awesome!! Btw I did not have any slippage or erosion...dr just stated that the band inserted was too small. :-)

I had my revision surgery with Dr. Kim on 1/23. My experience w/ Dr. Kim and his office since last April has been positive. Everyone always took time to explain things to me when I had questions. My surgery was at Baylor Trophy Club and I saw Dr. Kim all 3 days I was there and the facility is top notch. Had my 5 week check up yesterday and I am down 34 lbs!!! Yippee!! Just my 2 cents...btw I live in the Keller-Southlake area. :-)

Mel...Best wishes to you today, you will do GREAT!! You will be in my prayers today and let us know how you are doing...we have saved you a spot on the bench!! :-)

Mine was also easy! I just kinda felt like I had a buzz for the rest of the day! Make sure you have someone to drive you home. Good luck...you will do just fine! :-)

I am here in my room getting ready to say " buh-bye" to my band and hello to my sleeve! Not to nervous just ready to be done!! Good luck to my sleeve siblings today! Thanks to everyone for all the support and encouragement here! See you on the other side!! :-)

Day 13 of liquids...oye...This is also my last day of work...getting kinda nervous now for sure! Come on Monday!

Congrats Tif!!!

Congrats!! I am thrilled for you both!! Welcome to the Jan 2012 Sleevers Club!!

Dr. Kim is doing my surgery on 1/23! I have really appreciated the time he has taken to explain things to me and and his sincerity. I have been going to his office since April 2011 and I love love love his staff! Very helpful and always pleasant! Dr. Kim was the best choice for me!

I am a mother of 2 FABULOUS boys and have been married almost 17 years to my AWESOME husband!! I was banded in March 2006 in Mexico. I was happy with my band for the first 2 years until and overfill (suffered for 7 days until doctor could "see" me) which ended up with the doc taking out all the fill amount and resting and basically starting over. From there on out my band was not the same. There were days that I could eat NOTHING and there were a few days that I could eat anything. I began PB'ing or throwing up several times a week. I tried to switch doctors but very few will even see Mexico patients and those that would see me wanted an upfront fee ($$$) to see me. So I basically resigned myself to the fact that this was my life. Sporadic eating and NOT losing weight and eventually gaining back all the weight I lost plus!! I lived this way until last year when I decided to re-take control of myself and took the plunge in trying to find a doctor to help me. I finally found Dr. Kim and he agreed to see me and evaluate if he could help me. I was so nervous, like I was going to a job interview. After meeting with him and having some tests run he agreed to help he improve my quality of life and recommended the sleeve. My boss and his wife had this procedure done almost 2 years ago now and have both done really well and had good results. So I began taking classes, psych eval, sleep study and cardiac clearance required by insurance to submit. I was approved and am schedule for next Monday 1/23!! Yea!! I have been "cautiously" excited about this, but now 1 week out I am nervous. I am just ready to be on the other side instead of the "what if" thoughts that are constantly running through my head right now! My husband is sooooo supportive and I know he loves me for me and not what I look like, but he wants me to be happy with me! He is such a gift!! <3 This forum has been awesome too because everyone here is going through or have experienced the same things and it comforts me that I have somewhere to go to really express myself. So thank you to everyone!!

blittle~ Thanks!! I am ready to have this band out out out!! I think I am just worried about the "soreness" after having the band and my tummy removed from the same spot. But I am excited and ready to move forward! lindydenise~ I am going to Trophy Club (closer to home). I had my EGD there last April and it is really nice and has the staff are great! Thanks for the encoureagement! I am happy to hear that you are doing well with your conversion! I am hoping to be saying the same thing myself in the next few weeks!! Tenshi~ LOL I have had the same thoughts!! I won't hurt...just a little bite ( I love my Tex-Mex)...but I too have resisted! I agree we have to keep our eye on the prize. I had my pre-op stuff done this past Friday and since then it has hit me pretty hard that this is really really gonna happen! I think I am letting my nerves get the best of me! Luckily I have an insane work week already going so not too much time to stress over it! Just 5 days...wow!! :thumbup:

Good luck and I wish you a speedy recovery!

Tenna..I am 1/23 also...woo hoo!

Thanks Ladies for your encouragement and support!! Tenshi~How goes the liquid diet?? I am hanging in there...the last 2 days have been tough, but they are behind me now!

Best wishes for you tomorrow and beyond! You will do great! Keep us posted on how you are doing!

Tai...we will definately keep in touch and keep each other going! I am working on my last protein shake of the day as well! Woo Hoo!!! LOL

Tai29, I too am scheduled for Jan 23rd and I can relate to your feelings 100%! The closer it gets the more things run through my head! It was excited anticipation for soooo long and now that it is a reality and coming very quickly I am finding myself really really nervous! I have just been telling myself that I have worked hard to get to this point and it will all be worth it! This is but a small space in time compared to the rest of our lives! So hang in there and keep posting so we can keep up! Best wishes to you sleeve sister!!

VSG, I know how you feel! I had to give up my cokes too!

Day 2 of liquids...not too bad at all...getting all my protein just fine! I have not been to hungry, but the action of eating something or snacking (read: habit) is hard to shake. The only other thing is that me head has been hurting all day, so far. I hope everyone else on their liquids are doing well today! Hang in there!! And for those that have already been sleeved, I hope all is well!

Tenshi: Good job so far! Hang in there...it will be worth it! I see that we are going to be sleeved on the same day! I look forward to keeping up!!

Hey SisterJellyBean...I just wanted to wish you the best tomorrow for your surgery with Dr. Kim! He is also doing my surgery on 1/23! Take care and let us know how you are doing! Island Mom

I am scheduled for band to sleeve revision on Jan. 23! I start my liquid diet (Barissentials) on Monday Not looking forward to that, but 2 weeks is minor in the grand scheme!! Sending blessings to all of us January sleevers and am glad there are so many of us to support each other!

My band and I will part ways on January 23, 2012! I have fought and struggled with the band for almost 6 years. Cannot get rid of it soon enough!!!! My surgeon also said that he is removing far more bands than he is putting in! Hope all goes well with you!

I am scheduled for Janury 23rd!! Very excited to start the New Year! Blessings to all!