over_ice 7 Posted April 12, 2013 I am new to this site, but not to weight loss surgery, this is my second time around after dissapointing results with th lapband that I had placed in January 2009. My highest weight was 302 lbs. at surgery date i was 285 lbs. my absolute lowest achieved was 234 and my band was so tight I have to blend and add Water to Soup. I was able to maintain 247 for about 3 years. In the last year I've gained weight back, I'm up to 268. After much research and sites like this one i was able to make the decision to go with the sleeve as my revision surgery. I've already gone through the whole process of getting insurance approval. I WAS APPROVED!! I haven't spoke to my Dr. yet about a date but I hope to have it in the next month or so. 2 phutch824 and ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaceSleeve 76 Posted April 12, 2013 I hope this one is a better experience for you!!! Congrats on getting approved, welcome to the site and good luck with your journey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinathart 197 Posted April 12, 2013 Congrats and best wishes for an early surgery date! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeeIsMe2 508 Posted April 12, 2013 Congrats and good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted April 12, 2013 over_ice i see you joined our "little" group today!!!! this is your first post too????!!!!! on behalf of all of us.............. welcome, welcome, welcome glad your experience with the lapband is ending you are on your way to a new healthier, happier longer life with the sleeve!!! good luck with WLS speedy recovery!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites