Been lurking for awhile...

[Saraboo 21]

Hi everyone. I've been lurking through the threads for awhile now, but this is my first post here. I am currently going through the process of trying to get my Lap Band revised to the sleeve. I did awesome with the band- I was down 110 pounds until my band slipped and I had to have it unfilled, and then ended up having it surgically disconnected. So, technically I still have it, but it has been just chilling there since June of 2011. Since then, not only have I gained back what I lost, but I gained back an extra 25 on top to bring me to my highest weight ever. I have lost a few pounds in my own by counting calories and working out, but I can only track for so long before I start getting lazy with it.

As of right now, I have done all of the pre op stuff my surgeon asked for- endoscopy, upper gi, chest X-ray, EKG, and clearance from my PCP. now, all I'm waiting for are the results from the chest X-ray to be sent to the surgeon, and to get a copy of my previous surgery report. When they gave me my pre op check list they also gave me a packet about the pre op diet that is 2 shakes a day and one small meal of Protein and leafy vegetables for 4-6 weeks. Unfortunately, they didn't tell me if I was supposed to start it yet, so I'm being proactive and starting it on my own tomorrow. I will be following up with the surgeons office later this week, and hopefully I will know more soon. So ready to get this band out!