I have a date....

I was banded on September 17, 2012.

I can't help sensing that it is a good sign that my surgeon randomly chose September 17, 2014 as my revision date.  I will have my lap band removed and be revised to RNY gastric bypass on my 2-year bandiversary.

I did get approved for the sleeve when they reversed my decision, however I have thought about it A LOT.  My surgeon feels strongly that RNY is the best option for me due to the amount of weight I still have to lose and my acid reflux, so I should listen to him.  I didn't listen to him initially, which is why I'm in the situation I'm currently in. 

For the band I will not grieve, RNY will be my reprieve.

Comments

  1. UnknownAugust 13, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. Nikki609August 13, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    OMG...I am so happy for you! That is truly amazing and a definite good sign...WOW...just a little over a month away...just awesome!

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  3. ~Miss Lorie~August 13, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    I am so excited for you! And I am so jealous! Congrats girlie, you worked hard for this.

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  4. AnnikaAugust 13, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    Dayum, girrrrrrl! I KNEW that letter would do it ;) Congrats, I'm so excited for you!!!

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    1. HolleeAugust 13, 2014 at 3:15 PM

      Thanks girl! Why is your blog private now? Where are you in this process?!

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  5. MandaPandaAugust 20, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    Congratulations and good luck!

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