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Does it really make a difference? - I am hoping for a revision to VSG after seeing my surgeon next month.  I feel so hopeful that he will agree to what I want AND that somehow, I can afford it right away.  Affording ...

First know that I have NO medical training, just my own experiences....

Hi Jeaneem, I also got my lap band in 2007 but in 2010 had to have...

CONGRATS for your work!!! That is wonderful!

Another question - I am sooo sorry to sound like a broken record but still need info to a new question. I have CHAMPVA which will cover takedown of the bad for revision but will NOT cover the sleeve...

You are always going to have obstacles and personal issues that...

What did BCBS pay - I am in the process of having revision from lap band to VSG with my first appt. in April.  But I have a question to those of you who have/had BCBS.  I also have champva but they wi...

just keep thinking about how you are going to feel 6 months from...

If you could just loose that weight... - I am not used to "blogging" but here goes.  I just read another post today about having WLS to look better.  That was a great post! I have been overweight since about the age of 1...

Brownblonde, what a wonderful blog! Kudo's to you for putting out...

You are going to be ok. But as a bandster going for revision, maybe...

silly question - ok, what does NSV and SV mean?  :)

I think you have a reasonable attitude for succeed. I regained...

just chiming in but I thought insurance could not use pre-existing...

Sweetie, do not worry about any of that, don't let it overpower you. ...

My Heart Sank - After reading so very many posts here, I became so excited about asking for a revision to the Sleeve that I got right on it.  Have a surgeon appt. in April, started looking into ev...

NEED FINANCING INFO PLEASE - Please help if you can!! I have my first appointment scheduled with the Bariatric Surgeon and called my insurance today to ask a question only to find out they will NOT cover the ...

Valerieann, How terrible about being diagnosed with MS! But you...

From Band to Sleeve in same surgery? - I hope this isn't a question that sounds silly but, has anyone had the revision from band removal to sleeve in one surgical session (one surgery)?  Is this even possible?  My appt....

More Info Please - So, if you read my first post last night, you know I am wanting VSG after a poor experience with the Lap Band.  But i have not yet found some info I am looking for and know someone...

Looking for Info - I am new to OH and am looking for reliable info from post surgical members about their exoerience with the vertical sleeve.  I do have a lap band but a few years ago had to have fl...