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I guess I should introduce myself.... (long) -   My name is Tonya... and I am hoping to revise from band to sleeve this year.  My story is somewhat long and sometimes depressing, but I guess it's made me who I am - so it...

What's the word on SALAD??? - I *LOVE* salad!!!  Love it!!  Since being banded it's been easy sometimes and not so easy other times.  How does it agree with the Sleeve??

Surgery Consult next Tuesday!! - One step closer!!  The new surgeon (because original surgeon no longer covered) agreed to take over my care and my hubby's. We have our surgical consult appointment next Tuesday...

Daily Menu - Hubby and I considering Sleeve - and I am just wondering what a typical days menu might look like.  What about if you go out?  Just trying to get a perspective here!!  Thanks!! ...

Poster girl for failure! - Do this past Tuesday, my hubby (who is also considering Sleeve) & I went to a WLS seminar for a doctor in our town... but NOT the one that did my lap-band surgery,  During the Q...

Yes, I know I'm fat!! I have a mirror!! -   I am *SO* tired of RUDE people!!!  We can't say anything about anyone else's race, religion, disability, etc... but you can make fun of fat people ALL DAY LONG!!!  I hear ...

Does anyone NOT love their Sleeve?? - I have gotten lots of great info from lots of people who *LOVE* their sleeve.... but it can't possibly ALL be GREAT *all* the time!!?!?!?  Can it?????      Is there no one out t...

What is life like with the Sleeve?? - Having been banded, I know the "band rules" and what I can expect to eat/not eat (at least in theory).  So, what is life like with a sleeve? How much can you eat and what type f...

Please tell me your honest opinion of VSG!! - Hi. My name is Tonya. I was banded 10/21/08. My band has caused nothing but stuck episodes and pain since I got it. The best things I can say are: 1) my reflux went away & 2) I've ...

Hate this BAND!!! -   Hi all..... it's been a really long time since I have been here!!  My "Band-Life" has not been much to talk about, so I have avoided talking about it!!  I am sick to death...

Time to revise?? -   Hi all..... it's been a really long time since I have been here!!  My "Band-Life" has not been much to talk about, so I have avoided talking about it!!  I am sick to death...

Time to think about revision! - Hi all..... it's been a really long time since I have been here!!  My "Band-Life" has not been much to talk about, so I have avoided talking about it!!  I am sick to death of th...

Time to try something new!! -  Hi everyone... some of you may remember me, but many of you look new to me - so??  A sort version of my story:  Overweight all my life, dieted my way to 312 pounds... had to lose ...

Are you happy with your decision??? -  Hi all.... my hubby and I are both morbidly obese.  I had lap-band in 2008, but it has essentially been useless.  My DH has diabetes. I have considered a revision to RNY to get...