Joining the DS Family

Hello!  I have been reading these boards for a few months now, and wanted to make my first post to introduce myself!  

I received confirmation today from my Surgeon's office that my insurance has approved my 'change of heart' from my previously approved RNY surgery to a DS instead. I decided to 'switch to the switch' so to speak.

I go by Felicity.  I am 32 years old.  I live in West Texas with my husband, 2 kitties and a puppy.  My highest weight ever was around 380. I first became overweight as a child, escalating to super morbid obesity.

I had a lap-band done in 2011 and lost (at most) about 40lb with the band. No major complications with it; no erosion, slippage... just never found the 'sweet spot' with restriction. Some days I would throw up water, some days I could even eat bread.

I started my revision journey officially in June, and quickly went through the steps for approval. My surgery is scheduled for Monday, September 28th - the liquid diet starting this coming Monday the 21st.  I think I am ready! 

So... Hello!  I look forward to meeting everyone!

Hi! Welcome aboard!  

--gina

Congrats on your decision and welcome. I think you'll find this a lot better of a tool than the lap band.

Pete

I am truly looking forward to it.  Anything (including being punched in the face) is probably better than a lap-band.  OK, maybe not a punch in the face... more like a punch in the chest!  I wish someone had slapped me 4 years ago when I opted for the lap-band.

Anyway.

Right now I am feeling over-prepared and just need to get the actual surgery out of the way!

I knew I would find you here! LOL!!!  Ha Ha!!

Hi there!

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