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The past two years since I had the sleeve, have been very challenging for me.  The lowest weight I attained was 282.  Not happy with that.  Unsure as to what was going on, etc.  Was being very careful of what I ate and was walking daily.  It seemed that I could eat way more than I thought I should have been able to.  My doctor referred me to a surgeon who did the DS as he did not do that part of the surgery, only the sleeve.  I started last January with the initial introductory class, followed by dietician meetings, doctors, etc.  In the middle of October I was approved by insurance for the DS.  They did the surgery on December 6, 2010.  I am now two weeks out.  My surgery was open due to all the scar tissue and especially from my previous lap band and gall bladder surgery.  I am really doing good.  Now I really feel the restriction and am losing the weight.  I look forward to see where this journey takes me.

I am two weeks out from my surgery.  I had the sleeve instead of the RNY.  There was too much scar tissue when they removed my lap band.  I am doing super!  I am out walking everyday with my dog.  I like how I feel.  This is the best thing I could have done.

I am scheduled for revision surgery on October 15, 2008.  I am scared because it has to be open rather than laproscopic to remove my lap band.  I am also very anxious to have this done so I can start a new journey, a journey I am committed to and know will be fine for me.  I will be having the RNY because insurance will not cover the sleeve, which is what the doctor preferred.  I am ready to start my new life journey!

Well, I have run into bad luck.  I am getting no where fast and in fact gaining.  Can't seem to find that "Sweet spot" with the band.  Either too tight or too loose.  Now I have talked with my doctor about other possibilities. He was considering the sleeve. But, it doesn't appear my insurance will cover. Will have to wait and see for sure and then make a decision as to what to do.