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This is good to read! I am about to start my pre=op trying to set my mind for my revision and sleeve on the 13th. I know what needs to be done I was very successful witht he band the first 5 yrs even though I could never be completely filled and got stuck constantly. I know the band has to go, I just pray there are no complications with the surgery and the sleeve.

January 13th for me! I'm a revision from the Lap Band Can't wait to get that out of me!

This is good! Glad you started this post maybe we can get it started up again. I personally have been busy doing things and that's why I've been away. But you are right we need to be here for one another.!

I'm in the Weddington Matthews area. Starting up a support group tonight is the orientation. We will meet the 1st and 3rd Monday every month. If anyone wants more info let me know

Customer service is so important! Be sure to tell the Dr he may not even know that they are treating patients like that.

Hi How exciting for you! Welcome!

Hi gang, I've been missing in action for quite a while due to my work. But I'm back!! I had my surgery done by Dr Voellinger. He has a very good program both pre-op and post-op. It takes a while to go throught he process but I think he's worth it. Where is everyone from? I'm in the Weddington area I would like to start a local support group around here if any of you are interested. Monthly SEB, Dr Voellingers office has a support group that meets at Presby on I think the second Saturday of the month.

Oh Sherry I'm so sorry. At least now you know why you've been feeling this way. You never know, miracles still happen perhaps when your unfilled it will go back into place it has happened to others. Don't give up hope!

Sherry I hope your UGI goes well today please let us know asap. I have a fill on the 11th. Not sure what to make of the throat thing but we'll see. Feel better Betty! Was it Betty or Pat that make THOUSANDS of Christmas cookies a few years ago?

Wow Sherry sorry your still having such trouble! I still have the lump in my throat but it isn't as bad as it was before my thyroid surgery. I am axious to hear how it goes with the tests. Does Patty in CA still post? How about Beanie?

As far as insurance goes, it depends on your employers agreement with the isurance company as to weather or not they will cover the band. Then if they do cover it they go by BMI if your BMI is under 35 they will not even consider you for the surgery. 35-40 you may qualify if you have any illness due to being over weight. 40 and above, they most of the time just go with BMI. I was too chicken to do any other surgery the band is 10 time safer than anyother WLS out there. For me that was all I needed to hear. Good luck!

Well I'm 3 yrs out and just had my thyroid removed so I may not be the best one to tell you that it regulates itself. I am cold alot I have a blanket on most all the time. As far as sleeping and waking up goes. I have more energy so I do wake up earlier. I just lost my job, but I plan on continuing to get up early and ride my stationary bike or do wii fit. I have also heard that exercising even for 20 minutes late in the day helpd with sleeping.