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Rosehip    5

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I am getting pretty nervous! My husband is having WLS surgery too. We are pretty sure we are both getting the VSG but still considering the band. I think after this class the dr office is submitting our paperwork to insurance. I have another meeting with surgeon and need to get blood work done. All our other clearances are done. The past 3months have really flown by!

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sixbuttons    102

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Congrats! Time does seem to fly by! I have to wait six months (I'm almost in month 4!!!) and I really thought it would feel like forever!!! But it's flown! But congrats to you! I hope everything works out great for you both!

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Elissa55    8

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The band will have to come out and causes many problems if not right off then eventually. Just had a revision.....I was not told that when I chose the band.

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Rosehip    5

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The band will have to come out and causes many problems if not right off then eventually. Just had a revision.....I was not told that when I chose the band.

My surgeon recommends a sleeve and I'm 95% sure that is what I want. The thought of cutting off stomach does scare me.

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Elissa55    8

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I don't even notice except that I can't eat much. I was not scared to start drinking at all-I had problems with band from the git go. 4 1/2 years-my husband would get so frustrated and wanted it out because I threw up so much. The revision was not good. A lot of scar tissue-the band had herniated into the stomach and liver. But I am rebounding well and you will probably rebound even better.

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becky_mommyof4    10

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Congrats i am just waiting to meet my surgeon... i know here where i live in NH they are not really doing the bands anymorebcaus of erosion and slippage and not good long term results. Good luck with ur journey and your husbands

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This is a good article to read when considering which procedure to have. It is by a doctor that has more than 20 years in the field and a lot of recognition from his peers. http://m.obesityhelp.com/articles/choice-of-bariatric-procedure-a-philosophy-obtained-in-20-years-of-bariatric-practice-2/

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Rosehip    5

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In this class there were about 20 people. Only 3 were getting band,1 GB, and the rest are getting sleeved.

I really hope I don't mess up on my pre-op diet.

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