Cari W.
My name is Cari and I am 29 years old. I had lapband surgery on August 4, 2004. I have struggled with my weightloss ever since. I went from 258 to 204 in about 13 months, then my band slipped and I went up to 220. I am now at 235 and have not been able to lose anymore weight. I am currently looking into having the gastric bypass. It's funny, three years ago when I was researching the band, I wouldn't even consider the bypass and I guess I just finally hit my rock bottom. I can't live like this anymore. I have decided to look into having a revision from the band to the bypass. I had my consultation with Dr. Barker on May 22nd. My band has slipped again and that is what is causing this HORRIBLE reflux. He took all my fill out and the acid reflux has improved about 95%. I have to go on a three month pre-surgical dr. supervised visit for UHC. My company put that in the requirements for approval this year. The diet started on May 22nd and I will have to go in to meet with his office once a month until August 22nd. They will be able to file with my insurance after August 22nd. I was disappointed at first, but I am okay now. It's only 3 months and it could have been so much worse.
