ASLEEVE4ME2015 23 Posted April 21, 2015 I'm in the pre-op stage of being SLEEVED. I've been BANDED twice. First in 2010 then again in 2014. The first band slipped twice so I replaced it instead of being SLEEVED because #1 I was afraid of being SLEEVED (although it was suggested) #2 I lost 100 lbs with the BAND & thought why would I switch. Now after a year & few months I'm having issues with tightness & gerd. I keep going up & down with the fills which is not good. My BMI is under 30 but my Insurance will pay because I'm having same symptoms as first time plus more & I cannot tolerate fills. So all ins & my Doctor requires is an EGD (my last one was 2010) also Labwork & EKG. My EGD is on April 30th. I exercise & still eat small portions & Protein Shakes everyday. My PCP & Bariatric Surgeon calls me their star patient, because I'm not giving up or giving in to old bad eating habits. Sooooooooooo that's my story & I've done lots of research on the SLEEVE & I know this is for me. I've also been to two support groups which wasn't asked or required. I felt that "I" needed to do that for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanyonBaby 1,852 Posted April 21, 2015 Great! You should do really well, and be the "star" supporter on this site! Good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASLEEVE4ME2015 23 Posted April 21, 2015 Great! You should do really well, and be the "star" supporter on this site! Good luck to you!thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
