A Small .25 CCs Out, Big Relief

Feb 24, 2012

I had my appointment with Dr. Acosta yesterday.  He basically confirmed that my recent troubles were brough on by my cold.  The drainage causes so much filling of the pouch, etc.  I also told him how bad my periods are....with the water retention, I suffer a band that is way too tight, and on and on.  My band can tighten up for no reason.  Dr. Acosta assured me that he wasn't worried about slip, since I am having no signs of reflux.  

After talking a bit, he decided to remove .25 CC's and also put in a request to my insurance company for a revision to the sleeve.  He is going to say the reasons for the revision are the constant fluctuation of restriction, making it very hard to have weightloss results.  So, we'll see.....I am really hoping I can get a revision.  If the answer is negative, I will keep trying and living with my band.  I am very thankful for what the band has helped me accomplish so far, I just know the sleeve would be a better option for me.  My doc has only been offering the sleeve for a little over a year now, and he was telling me that he has seen superior results.  He said that he does very few bands anymore.  

I know personally, I don't reccomend the band to people who ask me.  I am supposed to have dinner with my BF and his bosses.  (they are a couple).  The guy is very obese and they want to ask me about the Lapband.  I will tell them the pros and all of the cons.....and let them know about the sleeve and what I know about RNY.  I love promoting WLS, and I feel that someone should know all of their options and know the bad that can come with them.  

Given the options I had afforded to me when I got my Lapband, I would do it all over again.....it's been a God-send, but I know there are WLS options that are much better for me.  

Dr. Acosta was proud that I had lost weight, since seeing him last.  LOL  Unfortanately, I had lost even more, but gained it back over the holidays.  I am still weighing in at 186ish.  I plan on following a low-carb lifestyle now that I can eat better, and next week I am seeing a podiatrist about my foot.  The pain is keeping me from jogging.  I am hoping that it is something that can be fixed.  

So, all in all......I just keep swimming.  There are bumps in the road for each of us.  The trick, is to identify what you are able to fix, fix it, and get right back on track.  For doing just that, I am pretty proud of myself.  

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