Hi guys (and dolls),
I am a 64 yr old gal (nearly 65) who has always struggled with an extra 40-50 lbs and could always pull off hiding an extra 20 pretty well.....in 2006 I decided I was tired of fighting it and after much research decided a lap band was for me. Of course my insurance didn't think so, therefore, $15k and 13 years later, here I am deciding now the band has got to go! It's a little intimidating because I have no idea what kind of shape the device is in nor how much tissue may have grown around it, etc. My faith is in Dr. Almanzo who I've heard nothing but good things about from 3 family members he has worked on. 2 of those (sister & niece) have had a revision band to sleeve. They did not have their bands in as long as I have though.
On a lighter note, (pun intended), I look forward to getting back to my chunky high school weight (or so I thought) of 140 lbs. I'm at 184 this morning and only just started the 27 day mandatory pre-op diet. I've not heard of anyone else having to diet for this amount of time pre-op. 21 days will be high protein, low carb which is pretty much how I've lost 10 lbs since April. Has anyone here had to diet this long prior to the revision band to sleeve surgery? Waiting to hear whether or not coffee is an option because I've got a terrible caffeine headache!
Look forward to being clued in by you awesome soldiers who've gone before me!
Sincerely,
Smarttexan
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