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I'm lower BMI and having the sleeve for my Pollysistic Ovarian Disease and Insulin Resistance. Is anyone else like me? If so, did it help with your disease?

I was scared from day one. I knew this was the best thing for me. I prepared with education and over 8 months worth of classes. Still I didn't feel prepared. So many people had so many different stories. Although I knew about the procedure, I was scared about how it would affect me. My unknown future. I remember thinking, am I crazy to do an elective surgery. But deep down I knew I wanted to be healthier. All other efforts in weight loss led me to high blood pressure, sleep apnea, ankle and leg swelling, increase in medications, and the list does on. In classes, I would hear stories of how people have suffered with a decrease in the quality of life all due to obesity. I …

Ok here goes my first post, 29 years old and I live in NJ. BMI is 36 and I am 255 pounds. Every person I talk says "your not that bad" or you dont need that so on and say on. Even my doctor says I am one of the lighter patients that would have the surgery. I qualify because I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I have already begun the process had my both nutrition appointments, pysch and upper Gi. I am planning on having my surgery the second week in January so it gives me some time to think about it. While going through the process at first i was very excited. However, my mind is starting to play games and I am now a little scared. Just looking for a little r…

So two days ago I was very upset and I thank with all the crying and emotional stress I made myself sick. I vomited and I'm only 2 1/2 weeks post op. I called my dr an was put back on to clears liquids for 24 hours and now I can't drink much if anything took my vitamins and an sipping on water but that's it I made a shake an spit it out I nearly vomited again just the smell of it grossed me out and now on clears again for 48 hours. My says stress isn't helping me . It's times like these I wish my mom

If you're new to this process I recommend writing a letter to yourself now as your journey begins and only to be read when you hit your ultimate goal. I wish I had done it. I can only the imagine what the 488lb me would've said. I can remember the darkest times but to be able to read a letter from 18 months ago would be a great reminder of where I've been and where I do not want to go back to. Not only would it give insight to where you've been it will also help you appreciate what you've done and what you've become along the way... I do go back and read my old posts here on LBT and some are quite eye opening... Something to think about....

wow its really coming quick im getting so nervous I almost changed my mind I really need to get it together lol

I have read lots of comments about vomiting after surgery. I'm sure everyone is different but I'm very worried about this because both my prior surgeries I vomited really bad for days. My last c-section I had I discussed this problem with my doctor and they agreed to give me extra meds to keep me from getting so sick. It didn't work bc a few mins into my surgery I started vomiting and vomited for days after that. It was the worst feeling in the world and has scarred me for life bc now I'm just absolutely terrified its gonna happen again! I literally thought I was gonna choke and die right there. I also know a women who vomited during her gastric bypass and died. I just d…

Headed for the required seminar on the 27th prior to meeting with the doc and scheduling. I'm a 5'11" 225 lbs. type 2 diabetic. My cardiologist suggested the sleeve.

I was just wondering how people are eating throughout the day. I am almost 5 months out and am down 80 lbs. I feel like am only losing about 2 lbs a week now. Was wondering if snacking between meals is ok or if we should strictly be having 3 meals? I usually have a protein shake in the morning and then some nuts or a piece of fruit in between and then some protein (chicken) for lunch and them a snack such as fruit or cheese in between lunch and dinner and them some sort of protein and veggies for dinner. Is this normal? Need help

I had my surgery done June 27th. I will say the first week was very difficult not because of pain or anything else negative simply not being able to eat what I cooked for my family. I have lost 26lbs so far. I have experienced some dizzy spells but other than that it's been fine. No pain meds. Only thing I feel which I'm not sure is normal or not is I'm tender in the stomach area by touch. Very happy I had it done so I can continue to enjoy run and play with my kids!

Im under 200lbs... I am so freaking excited.. ill walk an extra half mile today..

Hello, I was banded in 2005 in MX by Dr Ortiz. I lost 89lbs in the first two years after surgery but then some life events happened, I had a baby and now I find myself back up 45lbs & very unhappy. I'm depressed and feel like a failure. My husband is the type that has a very high metabolism and is constantly trying to gain weight so he isn't the best support person (as he eats a lb of chocolate covered gummy bears lol). I never did make it to my goal weight of 160 & as I sit here at nearly 230 it seems almost impossible. I have 3.2ccs in my 4cc band so not much room for adjustment. Anyone else in the same boat? I have basically get in a self sabotage habit of eati…

I hate the fact I have no support from my husband. I was never super large but I am heavy. Having kids back to back take a toll on your body an then being a working mom and turned into a stay at home mom does as well. I've tried all diets and all exercise videos and never lost more than 5 pounds only to gain it all back and more. I never even thought I could get weight loss surgery and my dr. Wanted me to see for my self if it was something I would want to do. I went Thur 9 months of hard work to get surgery not for anyone but myself in two weeks I've lost 20 lbs and my husband tells me I took the easy way because I'm too lazy. Why is it the ones you love are the ones tha…

I'm just curious on who you have told about your weight loss surgery? I have told a few people I was thinking about having it done, I still have along way to go before I have my sleeve done. After my surgery I know people will be asking what kind of diet I'm on or how I'm loosing weight and I'm not so sure I want to share this with everyone! Not that I'm ashamed I just don't want to have to explain my business to everyone, especially when people can be so negative!

I was banded june 25th and i am now down 28 lbs witout a fill yet im so exicited

I would love you see more before and after pics!

The countdown begins.. only 2 hours & 40 minutes until my new life journey begins. I am set me be sleeved at 10:20am.. I am so nervous, anxious, but mostly excited.(:

My date of the new me is Aug 19th hoot hoot

Hello everyone I've been a follower to this site for over 4 months I was sleeved 3/20/2013 on my birthday and it was the best gift to myself in 2011 I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl giving me a total of 3 beautiful children 19,15 & now a 2 year old after tipping the scale at an all time high for myself 313lbs I decided it was time for me to make a choice life or death no health issues other than being obese but that was enough I lost my mother early she was only 54 to a heart attack do to being overweight n I almost lost my father last year to a heart attack I knew rite at that very moment I had to change my life if I wanted to be around with my family so when …

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Well, as of 07-03-2012 it's been a year since my surgery. I'm down 62lbs, still got a lot to go though. I've fallen off the wagon a few times and haven't been as dedicated as I should have been. But all in all I'm glad I got the lap band. I couldn't have lost the weight I have without it!

Is it possible that I, Chika, have managed to break through the much dreaded, agonizing and nerve-wracking 3 week stall?? Why, I do believe so! Woooohoooo! Don't stop believin'! 321lbs for the past week and a half. 316.2 todeeeeeeeeeeee!

I had RNY on June 3, and am 10 days post op. I gad a rough time of it but am feeling stronger daily. As I type this, I'm sitting here after midnight unable to sleep. My legs are so restless I have to move them constantly or go nuts. I'm not even tired after Tylenol PM. I never has restless legs before but my mom does. Have any of you connected WLS with restless legs syndrome?

Hi since having the operation all of a sudden I'm getting itchy everywhere. Three legs shoulders the sides of my stomach, is anybody else having these problems also. If you have what did you do?

I am do thirsty due to could not eat or drink yesterday. I am nauseous when I walk around , butit sees to be easing up! My stomach ice growing is this normal?

Let me start off by saying I am not looking to be yelled at or coddled...something in between might be helpful. As some of you know I landed in the hospital 2 weeks ago because I got severely dehydrated. They also ran a pregnancy test which came back positive, but it was a false positive. I am definitely not pregnant. I do not know what is going on, but I have been totally out of control since then. Prior to that I had been drinking & getting in my Protein just fine. (Aside from a bread incident many a month ago in case NurseGrace is lurking ) I am full blown eating whatever I want with no problems. I am a vegetarian so no meat binges. I have not been drinking Wate…

You've had the surgery. You're on your new journey. What are the little (and big) things that make you smile?

Ok my husband has somewhat resided to the fact I AM Doing this! Now that I am the insurance provider ..before he was and refused for me to do the surgery..he let me know really quick today I was taking the "easy way out".while I some what understand this mentality ..I just don't understand why he can see how important this is to me? Our marriage in my eyes is secure we have a great and I do mean great relationship .anyone else going or gone thru this?

new to this site, new to this journey and new to the web...so please excuse me if i do anything wrong lol. 1st off im 26 year old female from Minnesota, just starting my surgery process. anticipated date some time in Oct. can't wait to share this experience with you all

I was walking down the main aisle trying to get my steps in and looking for something new and exciting to add to my soft/pureed foods diet when I felt a draft around my buttocks area. It took me a minute to realize that my knickers had fallen down inside my pants. The pants I am wearing today are about a size too big so when they fell, they fell deep down in there and it took awhile to pull them out. The NSV? No bright flash went off when I was fishing down my pants for my underwear and I've not appeared on peopleofwalmart.com yet.

I just want to know what to do if I am not hungry? I know I have to eat but I don't feel up to eating today I had a fill on Monday and since the fill its like I don't wont to eat, im not in any pain, I just don't have an appetite has any one else felt this way, im drinking liquids ok, im just wondering is this natural, I had the lap band with plication I have a 10cc band and I have 8.2cc in my band, can any one give me any advice?

Okay so I'm almost a month out and during this whole time it's been really hard to get my protein in. I feel like my healing process is going much slower than other ppls. For the past few days I haven't been able to get really any protein in because its hot where I live and I'm sipping water every chance that I get. Today I was able to eat almost a whole chicken leg so far !!!! That honestly made my day because eating has become more of a hassle than something I enjoy or want to do. Even though I know I need to get my body use to food again it's really hard because I am so thirsty!!! I've already lost 40lbs in 3 weeks, how do you cope with getting your body used to food a…

Well no news since my last post,still the same,not proud to tell u guys im not eating well im just eating junk and i know this is not ok start having issues with the gall bladder today went to doctor office and trying to schedule my surgery to remove it, bad been in a stall for more than 3 mos,but at the same time happy bc of my loss but i know i can do better, still have to loose 28 more! but here it my pic for my fist year!

Hi everyone, I'm Sheri and I live in Ky. I'm 46 and have battled weight my whole life. When I was 43 I had a triple bypass heart surgery and I've been unsuccessful in taking of weight even knowing that my weight is what's making me sick. I've battled PCOS because of my weight and just recently my liver had started complaining. My cholesterol is crazy high and I have artheritis. I've also battled lymphoma. My decision for having this surgery is quite simple. If I don't loose this weight and fast I believe that I will either need heart surgery again withing the next couple of years or die from a heart attack or stroke. I am going to St. Joseph Bariatrics in Lexington Ky…

Just joined like 4 minutes ago but have been creeping awhile! Just had VSG on July 3. So far so good. Still on clears until Thursday which is now getting rough! My name is Danielle I am 37 with 2 small kids and a hubby, 2 cats, 2 fish and a dog. I am a labor and delivery nurse and I love my job. Was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 10 months ago and that's when I made up my mind about WLS. Diabetes is scary and I want it gone! Been on every diet and exercise program known to man kind. Struggled with weight my whole life always known as fluffy or big boned. My highest weight was 248 at 5'5. I have already lost 10 lbs since Wednesday but am having a horrible time getti…

Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum and I'm excited to read about the great experiences with VSG. My sister and I made the decision to do this together after losing our mother in Jan 13. She was diabetic and battled with her weight her entire life. My sister and I have also been overweight since childhood and although we are not diabetic YET, we felt we needed to be proactive. We are hoping that after YEARS of yo-yo dieting, this is the TOOL that will lead us to a healthier LONGER life. She is hoping to have hers done in Aug and I am hoping for Sept. ANY OTHER SIBLING SLEEVERS OUT THERE????

I'm curious, what birth control methods are you ladies using? My doc said the pill is not proven effective after surgery, but that and spermicidal condoms are the only things I've ever used. Any recommendations?

I'm 4 weeks today and I've lost 31lbs so far. I'm just having issues with constipation now. Is that pretty normal? And what do others take or do? Thanks!

OK heres the deal .. I am 48 tr old male 5'9" 362# I have dieted over ad over and lost weight but always gain back it and more. I went to True Results last week with all intension to start the process of a LaP Band ... I was not happy with the PA that sawme there and decided to talk to my primary care Dr. he is pushing me more towards the sleeve and I have a apt with one of his asscoites that is with the UT Physicians group. I am really confused on what the best ne is. I am now leaning more towards the sleeve, but have lots of questions ... If I do the sleeve is it possible to streach my stomach back out again if I fall off the program? Is there anyone that had lost the…

So I am 4.5 months post op and down 80 lbs. Just curious how many calories daily I should be eating?! Any advice would be great :-)

Hi everyone!! I am new here this is my first post, but have been reading the last couple of weeks! I had surgery June 21st so I'm 6 days Post-op! Biggest challenge for me is wanting to eat my wife's cooking and taking all these meds in crushed form, as well as the vitamins! I had surgery because of a huge Rt. Flank Hernia that has torn three times in the last 10 years... This time every surgeon I talked to told me they would not touch me until I lost weight! I was 320 lbs, then went down to 265 on my own... Since starting program and pre-op diets I went into surgery at 239 lbs, my goal is 180lbs so I can repair hernia and get my life back! I am diabetic, have high blood p…

I'm a stomach sleeper.... Do y'all feel the port when you lay on your stomach??? (Please say NO!!)

Hi everyone- I spent a lot of time on this forum when trying to decide if to go through with the sleeve and really appreciate everyone's opinions and information. I ended up getting sleeved on May 22. I spent 5 years trying to work off weight with every diet and pills available. I was hospitalized for a month with my last pregnancy due to pre term labor and got Magnesium sulfate IV drip 24hours per day. This ended up both stunting all functions including metabolism and causing late onset gestational diabetes because it stunted insulin function. After being thin all of my life- I gained 90 pounds by the end of that pregnancy and was never able to work off the weight. …

Hi! I'm very new here. This is actually my first official post. I've been stalking for awhile and thinking about doing this surgery for about a year and a half and I'm finally ready! I have my surgery on Thursday and I seriously.cannot.wait. Any suggestions from anyone about how to make the hospital stay/first days home more comfortable? Thanks for any advice you can give me!

Is there anyone out there that wishes they would have went with a different type of weight loss surgery or not have gotten it done at all? I'm new to all this but from most of the comments I have read most people seem to be doing well and glad they chose the sleeve.

After months of emotional ups and downs, sleepless nights and bungling medical office staff I have finally gotten a surgery date. I will get sleeved on the 24th of July at 11:00 am. Its funny, the attitudes of all of my doctors support staff changed as soon as the approval came through. I had a appointment with my endochronologist at 9:00 am and went over last minute details with my insulin pump instructions, then at 1:00 pm had a two hour nutritional and surgery update so all of the patients having surgery on my same day gets their final marching orders. I am so pumped, excited and totally willing to start my journey. I can't wait for Thursday nights support group meetin…

I just wondered if you can post on here if you're not from America? I'm Claire and I'm having a gastric bypass on the NHS, I got "lost" in the system for nearly a year an in that time I've lost 75lbs, I'm concerned I'll be refused surgery if my bmi gets too low. But anyway hello

I started mushy on Monday had Some Puréed eggs Had two bites that was it The texture was gross in my mouth Can someone give me ideas on what they had on the stage Of mushy foods

Good Morning Everyone, I went in for my 1st nutritionist appointment yesterday. I had asked what the results were for my barium swallow test from the week before. She told me that their was no evidence of reflux but I do have a small hiatal hernia. She did state that she cannot diagnose and/or inform me of anything else about it. The thing that has me worried is that she stated that she has had patients that had to have the bypass instead of the sleeve because of a hiatal hernia. I do not see the surgeon for another week. I really hope I don't have to have the bypass instead. It is my understanding that I have a very small hernia. Is this typically something t…