Looking for Lap Band to Sleeve Buddy

[Rebeccaabrooks86 269]

Hey All-

Just got my Band out yesterday. Had it for a year and it gave me nothing but trouble. Will be revising to the sleeve in September. I need to do a 3 month medically supervised weight loss program with a nutritionist for my insurance. I've already got two of my medical clearances (from the psychologist and a therapist) for the sleeve so I am ahead of the game. Just in a good deal of pain right now from the band removal.

I am almost 29, married, and from NJ. I have about 70 lbs to lose. I am nervous about the next 3 months as I can already feel my pre-surgical hunger raising its ugly head. I know I will have to give exercising a fair go. I'd love a buddy or mentor who has gone or who is going through the same thing!!!! Hope to hear from you soon!!!

Edited June 26, 2015 by Rebeccaabrooks86

[lisaluvsgreys 48]

Hi Rebecca! I'm a band to sleeve patient. On July 1st I had my band removed, hiatal hernia repaired, gallbladder moved, and gastric sleeve procedure. I had my lap band since 2009. I'm so relieved to get it out!

My port site is where pretty much all my pain is coming from. The sleeve is causing me no trouble. I'm starting my full liquids today. I still have yet to experience hunger, which I'm so happy about!

I feel for you having to do a 3 month pre op diet! The hunger is the worst! Plus the emotional hunger that goes along with it. I think they have you do the pre op diet, so you know what you're getting yourself into with the sleeve.

Wishing you the best of luck!

Lisa

Edited July 7, 2015 by lisaluvsgreys

[rosie227 6]

Hi Lady's

I too have a lap band got mine in August 2012 getting it out in sept and having sleeve at same time Hate my band only lost 20 pounds and just really hate it very nervous that I'm going to not recover ok

Why are they making u wait 3 months that seams like a long time I feel so bad

[Momma love 0]

I also had my band removed, and had to wait 3 months. I was told is due to the scar tissue and it needed to heal before they do the sleeve, also insurance and you need to do some test over. I was sleeved on 8/10 and have lost 18 so far, I'm glad I did the revision, the band started giving me so much trouble and it begin to hurt. There is a 1500 calorie diet you can follow to help you maintain and not gain any weight, it was very hard for me and I found myself eating more, and more, I pray you can get it done soon, blessings to you all.

[Always smiling 29]

Had my band out in February. Sleeves 9/2/15. On full liquid diet now. So far so good. I think I'm doing everything right??? When is your surgery date?