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Change Of Heart No Lap Band I Will Be.....drum Roll Plzzz...........sleeved Soon!



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I think you've made a very wise decision. I too considered the lap-band & had saved up for it for over a year. While I was saving I started to notice a lot of people talking about revisions' date=' and when the surgeons started offering "band to sleeve" standard pricing, that told me this was happening WAY to much. Then I read somewhere that the lap band has a 60% success rate...... What? O.o that means that 40% of then either fail or don't provide adequate weight loss.

I had my sleeve done 15 days ago & I can say I absolutely believe I made the right decision & so are you.[/quote']

Thank u I feel as if I am making the right decision as well I just def don't want to have another failed attempt at weight loss especially after surgery of course I'm very nervous about the SLEEVE but, I also keep reminding myself that I would have a more successful outcome and I won't have to worry about all the complications the Lap band has.... Congrats on your surgery & good luck on your journey!

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I too was planning in the lapband and switched to the sleeve. I'm now 2 days postop.

For those who mentioned they hope this pain is like the gallbladder pain, I wished that too. My gallbladder was removed in 2007 so maybe one forgotten that pain, but this pain seems worse. And I am having more nausea with this procedure than I did when my gallbladder was removed. If I can give a word of advice, it is to take your pain and nausea meds regularly and don't let the pain or nausea get out of control.

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Thank you! You look good congrats how long have u had the sleeve?

I just passed my 13 month Surgiversarry!!!! Went from a size 24 to a 12 so far and loving this journey!!! BEST DECISION!!!!

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Yes seems as if there are alot of people changing their minds about the Lap band thank u & Good luck on your surgery & weight loss journey

Thank you!

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I too was planning in the lapband and switched to the sleeve. I'm now 2 days postop.

For those who mentioned they hope this pain is like the gallbladder pain' date=' I wished that too. My gallbladder was removed in 2007 so maybe one forgotten that pain, but this pain seems worse. And I am having more nausea with this procedure than I did when my gallbladder was removed. If I can give a word of advice, it is to take your pain and nausea meds regularly and don't let the pain or nausea get out of control.[/quote']

first congrats on your surgery but, omg yes I knew it would be alot of pain I'm so nervous but, I'm a trooper I cant wait til the whole pain process is over & I haven't even gotten the surgery yet! Well I wish u a speedy recovery & good luck on your weight loss!

**READY 4 A CHANGE**

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I just passed my 13 month Surgiversarry!!!! Went from a size 24 to a 12 so far and loving this journey!!! BEST DECISION!!!!

Wow CONGRATULATIONS very inspiring I can't wait to start my.journey!

**READY 4 A CHANGE**

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I changed to the sleeve too! I started reading the complications and actually talked to a couple of people I know that had the lap band and lost 100+ lbs at first but are putting the weight right back on after 12 months.... This is EXACTLY what I do NOT want to do! With the cost of the surgery, the stress of making the decision to begin with and psychological issues of not keeping the weight off I feel like the sleeve is the only surgery I could even consider...I talked with my family doc today and she even said that she has both sleeve and lap band patients but the sleeve patients lose more and have keep it off. Soooo ... I start preop soon and will have my surgery June 29! So excited!! Congrats on your decision and may God bless your journey!!

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I changed to the sleeve too! I started reading the complications and actually talked to a couple of people I know that had the lap band and lost 100+ lbs at first but are putting the weight right back on after 12 months.... This is EXACTLY what I do NOT want to do! With the cost of the surgery' date=' the stress of making the decision to begin with and psychological issues of not keeping the weight off I feel like the sleeve is the only surgery I could even consider...I talked with my family doc today and she even said that she has both sleeve and lap band patients but the sleeve patients lose more and have keep it off. Soooo ... I start preop soon and will have my surgery June 29! So excited!! Congrats on your decision and may God bless your journey!![/quote']

Yes i feel the same exact way no need to do something that wont work and will cause so many complications Thank u so much.... Im rxcited as well Congrats on your surgery date & good luck on your weight loss journey!

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first congrats on your surgery but' date=' omg yes I knew it would be alot of pain I'm so nervous but, I'm a trooper I cant wait til the whole pain process is over & I haven't even gotten the surgery yet! Well I wish u a speedy recovery & good luck on your weight loss!

**READY 4 A CHANGE**[/quote']

Thanks. I too cannot wait for the pain to subside. I feel like I'm at a standstill until it does. Just getting off the couch or out of bed, is a lot of work. I'm being patient though! I have had very short periods of "buyers remorse" but overall, I'm glad I did this. I'm excited for what is ahead of me.

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Another reason why I had a change of heart is that with the LB, you dont have restriction at first, and that it takes quite a few adjustments to get to your "sweet spot" I didnt have the money time or patience for that! Also If I am have MAJOR surgery with anesthesia, I want it to be the most effective, with the fastest results!!!

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We go through so much being overweight, the metal pain to me was far worse than any physical pain I have experienced. Congradulations in your choice.

I agree you do need God on your side and WITH Him all is possible, BUT he wants you to do for yourself. Moses, Lot and Job, Ruth and Esther - so many had to make so many choices. Be brave, be strong - He did not create toys, he created life, to live. Blessed days ahead to you and your bff, and all those who will have you for so much longer now. :)

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Another reason why I had a change of heart is that with the LB' date=' you dont have restriction at first, and that it takes quite a few adjustments to get to your "sweet spot" I didnt have the money time or patience for that! Also If I am have MAJOR surgery with anesthesia, I want it to be the most effective, with the fastest results!!![/quote']

Yes true indeed my sentiments exactly I really just don't have no more time to waste on trying something that may not work for me the way I want it to especially like u said MAJOR surgery I want to see the results feel the results & keep the result!

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We go through so much being overweight' date=' the metal pain to me was far worse than any physical pain I have experienced. Congradulations in your choice.

I agree you do need God on your side and WITH Him all is possible, BUT he wants you to do for yourself. Moses, Lot and Job, Ruth and Esther - so many had to make so many choices. Be brave, be strong - He did not create toys, he created life, to live. Blessed days ahead to you and your bff, and all those who will have you for so much longer now. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />[/quote']

Thanks for the great words of encouragement I really appreciate it you are absolutely right and I'm going to live this life the right way! I'm tired of the obese battle & the unhealthyness that comes along with..... I'm definitely ready once again thank you very much best of luck on your journey!

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