Lap Band Failure

I like you already, I need a swift kick in A&& most of the time lol! 

I will come on here tomorrow and give you girls a update on how it went.

Thank You so much 

how long did the process take for you to get the band get it reversed then get the sleeve

I lucked out and had started a diet in January of '12.  I checked in with Primary than started logging everything I ate and did.  During that time I was being seen at the Bariatric center for the issues with the band and un-fills.  So, in July when we mad the decision that the band wasn't working and needed to come out.  It too****il 9/4/12 to have the surgery for band removal.  Only than would the insurance allow me to start the process to get the sleeve.  I had to start all over and apply every step.  The lucky thing was the insurance took the Jan appointment and 7 months of journal entries and weight logs as a 6+ month supervised diet.  Even with that it took 4.5 months to jump thru all the hoops again.  During that time the surgeons that required a two month wait left and the surgeon left required 4-6 month wait.  It all came out in the wash as the redo took 4.5 months as the insurance gal and NUT at our center like to use their "power" to mess with people.  And no it isn't me, they do it to many people I spoke with and the people in those two jobs didn't when I got the band.  The insurance person back than was awesome. 

If you would like the rest of the story check out the failed band group.

Banded 2/25/09, Un-Banded 9/4/12, Sleeved 1/22/13

Hold your head high and ask for help.

the past is past and you are ready to work and need a partner to help you .... Don't accept anything less.

wow congratulations your weight loss has been a great success!!! what's the difference in the realize band versus the lap band or is their any difference!

I waited 10 years and had no other problems but no weight loss. During that time I had other medical issues but really I waited too long  to address my band. Go now and please do not focus or put the blame on yourself. I had a few moments if that but in the end, it is my health that matters. I went looking for removal and ease some of my pain and now I am considering sleeve.

Thank You I did on Friday getting xray tomorrow. 

I had the lap band in August 2012 and I keep all my appointments but I feel like I am not loosing a lot.  It seems that I have to work extra hard to loose a pound here or there.  my main focus was to loose my stomach but that seems to be the last thing going anywhere.  Sometimes I wonder should I just go back and have the procedure reversed.  I wanted the sleeve but my insurance would not cover it and lately I find myself getting really depressed about this weight loss battle.  I totally understand what everyone is talking about because I've also experienced some life changes.  Some of my associates had the sleeve and some that are having it this month and the weight they have lost really makes me sad.  I've been looking for meals I can plan etc. and have been unsuccessful with resources.  Can anyone be of assistance to me I would be appreciate it.

Do they cover the sleeve now?  Mine just started a year ago.

Starting 1/12 I would go in and keep getting un-filled to stay loose.  I went on Atkins, solid dense protein and I kept it around 1200 calories. Protein, protein, low carb and work.