chele6378

I was banded in January of 2009. I choose band over bypass then because I wanted something reversible and adjustable since I was planning on having another baby. I lost 40 pounds in the first year. Not stellar but good. Then I started having reflux. I got stuck on every food. I threw up or slimed every time I ate. I turned to slider foods and gained it all back. Every last pound and a few extra now reside with me I started to look into revision last year. I met with a new surgeon who took all the Fluid out of my band so the reflux would subside a little and so I could eat. I love the new surgeon! He told me he sees a lot of people like me. So I have my insurance approval but I had to schedule my surgery out in December so I cam finish school. I'm excited and scared. I know the recovery is worse with bypass but I'll be so happy to have this band out. I am excited to not feel like there's a ball constantly jabbed under my ribs. I'll be happy to eat with out being asked if I'm stuck again. Lots of luck to us all on the journey!

Im approved and scheduled but I'm scheduled way out in December. How is recovery? I scheduled so far out because it work full time and I'm in school finishing my masters this year. I can move my date up but I'm afraid of losing ground in classes. Preop diet? I didn't have one with the band but it's requires for bypass. I'm so excited! I can't wait to get this thing out of my body and eat real food again!