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That my surgery date is August 4th, how weird is that?!?! I feel like all I think about is this surgery and now I am having dreams about it too. The weird thing is I'm not even finished with my supervised diet yet lol. I did all the other testing already. May 28th (my bday) is my last weigh in for the supervised diet. How weird would it be if aug 4th is my surgery date lol. I hope not b/c that's entirely too far away. I'm aiming for the end of June!

June 24th will be the start of a new journey in my life.. After about a year of debating its finally here..

Hi All, (probably the most honest thing I have ever posted) I am new to online forums.... I thought to sign up in order to track my weight loss as well as get to know others who are going through the same experience. I had my GB operation on the 3rd of June 2013, through Belgium Surgery Services. I found the whole process very quick, and the hotel we stayed in was quirky... an old prison! The reason why I had the gastric band operation was to get my life in order. I have always been the girl 'who has a pretty face' and people always said; 'if only you lost some weight, you would be so beautiful', 'if you was to lose a stone or two you would be stunning'.... The t…

Hello everyone! Well...I'm officially banded. I had my surgery at 9 Friday morning and stayed in the hospital one night. I was not too excited about that, but now I'm really glad that I did. You know...you read everyone's stories and experiences and you feel somewhat prepared, but it's a whole different thing when it is happening to you. The worst part of everything has been the nausea. Saturday after I got home I felt pretty damn good. Even walked around the block in my neighborhood to help dissipate the CO2, etc. Yesterday (Sunday) was much, much rougher. First of all, I was glued to the toilet all day. People talk about constipation, but I had the complete opposite …

Do any of you have a good low fat low calorie creamy Soup recipe? I want to eat some Soups but I have no idea what we are able to eat when it comes to soup. Mushy vegetable ideas would be great also! Thank you! Kelli

I am 4 days post op and I am find the gas and bloating to be slightly torture any suggestions from anyone ?? Also I would like to say hi to everyone and thank you in advance :-))

Hello everyone, I had my vsg surgery in May of this year. Im on phase 2 of the diet plan. I really am enjoying the weight loss, but im getting bored of this phase. Does anyone have ideas for preparing puree foods that arent to thick? My dr. Said it should be able to go through the prongs of a fork. Needing some ideas.

I'm 13 and extremely overweight. I'm planning on getting the surgery this summer and I am really nervous. I've done research but I know research won't completely prepare me. What should I expect and what is the hardest part of the lap band journey?

I thought I'd put it out there to see of anyone has had this happen as I've really only seen it happen to others at weeks 5 or 6 and then later on. I'm 4 and a half weeks post op and I've lost 8kg (17lb) which I'm thrilled with but I haven't lost any weight since 2 weeks post op. Is this normal?

Surgery went well! Slight pain near port incision and a little gas pain. Overall I feel better than expected. My biggest issue is how to stay hydrated. I am not a fan of sweets so the sf popsicles & sf drinks are hard for me. Just trying to sip a little plain water every few minutes while awake. Not sure how I will handle the protein drinks...struggled during pre-op. Is there a protein drink mix that isnt chocolate,berry or vanilla? I just do not have a sweet tooth at all. Any suggestions?

Well I'm new here I've read a lot of ur stories and finally had the courage to write mine. I had my surgery on jan 14 and its been almost 5 month my started wt 235 now I wt 159 I have good and bad days is it normal?hair started to fall of I have lack of energy is it a phase or is it just me

Hello everyone! I was wondering how everyone has been since their May surgery!? I remember in my "May surgeries!" thread there were a lot of people going under for the month! Hope everyone is well!!

Hello all! I am in the Pre-op stages of my journey. I've had the surgeon consult, nutrition consult and had an esophageal minomitry done. This week, I have the psych consult and endoscopy scheduled. My surgeon will be Dr. Kelvin Higa. I'm 36 yrs old-I'm 5'6, 230 pounds. I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I'm nervous and excited about this whole process. Would love to connect with people for support! Thx:)

Hi all, My name is Aliese and I just joined the VST site yesterday. I am about to embark on a new journey. An attempt at becoming a healthier me! I won't bore you with a bunch of details about my health issues but let me just say, that I think this is the right step for me. I am in the Pre-Op phase of getting the Gastric Sleeve. I'm on day 2 of my 5 day liquid diet. My surgery is scheduled for June 13, 2013 with Dr. Tiesenga, out of The Chicago Center for Bariatric Surgery. So far I am experiencing headaches and it's probably from the low caloric intake. I am diabetic, so my sugar normally runs high (around 120 fasting) but this morning it was 82. Now that may be in t…

Just accomplished one of my goals, down 60 lbs. This journey is not easy but so worth it. I did want to mention, however, that yesterday I tried chicken for the first time and it did not settle well. I had a lot of grumbling in my stomach and pain. I did chew well and ate slow, I always do. It even hurt to drink Water an hour later. I have tried turkey and pork before and did fine, so I think I have to wait for little bit on chicken, which is my favorite. Has anyone else had trouble with chicken? I'm almost 5 weeks out.

I am scheduled for surgery in the 24 th of this minty and we have our vacation planned for july4-11. What are y'all's thoughts on this? I know it will take planning, I am ok with that. How long until I can get in the water after surgery. Thanks for your help!!

-97 lbs in 5 months and feels great!!! Woohoo!!!!

I have my surgery scheduled for June 19th. I am so excited. Ready to start my life and feel confident.

This is such an amazing feeling. I am looking forward to actually living. I know it's not going to be easy but thankfully I have my husband and family in my corner rooting me on.

My surgery date is July 23!!

Hello everyone. I have been following the forum now for about 5 months when I started the process of this surgery. I wanted to make sure I was a canidate and that my insurance covered it (It does!! 100%!! no deductible even). I have been approved and my surgery is scheduled for June 24th. I am excited, but at the same time very scared. I think because I have failed so many times at this battle my mind has a hard time believing this is it...make sense? I have to start my pre-op liquid died the day I go in for teaching on the 11th, but I am going to start a pre pre-op diet today. My hope is to go through the withdrawls from sugar and cokes now rather than post op.…

Hey sleevers. Just want some input. I'm afraid after being skinny I will be perceive as a b***h. As a big girl I am confident, sexy, outspoken and love me some me lol.always have my hair and nails done always looking cute for a big girl . I take alot of pride in myself not that i think im better than anyone this is just who and how i am all my life. all my friends are size 9 or smaller and have always called me a diva. But now my worry is after being a Diva big girl for so long how do I handle who I am as a skinny girl ????

Hello everyone. My name is Mary and I am new here. Had my surgery August 24,2012 and am down 95 pounds so far. Seem to be at a major stall now and trying to get out of it. I am type 2 diabetic and went from uncontrolled blood sugars before surgery to now they are controlled. Not off meds yet but getting there. My health has improved greatly as a result of this surgery and I would not change a thing. Looking forward to getting to know people who have had the same surgery.

Thought I would say hello! Today is my 2week post op date and I've lost 16lb! 16 lbs was previously impossible and I'm feeling great! I knew I had lost but I've been choked up with joyful tears today about how possible it is I can do this!!

I keep having breakouts & they don't know what its coming from at first they thought it was 2 much vitamin B12 omg what's going on never had any skin issues

how much weight have you lost since the surgeryy ? im down 25lbss ..

This is a tmi question. Help!! I now have projectile diahhrea. What do I take?

Hello everyone I had my surgery on the 21 and I can say I wm in pain

Hello, I'm LaToya. I'm new to this group. I'm post-op had my surgery 5-6-13 so far I have lost 27lbs. I have a ?? Is it normal to lose the sense of urgency to use the restroom??

Don't want to speak to soon but I am feeling a little better today im out the hospital and in a nursing home so ready to go home

how often are youu guys hungry?

8 more pounds to go...

BAND REVISION TO VSG 4/30/13 I AM ALMOST 6 WEEKS OUT AND HAVE FELT FINE/ FINE/ FINE .... UNTIL NOW. ALL OF A SUDDEN I CANT' HANDLE Vitamins OR KEEPING drinks DOWN. STILL HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET BEYONG THICK pureed. NOW I SEEM TO BE FEELING REALLY WEAK , CANT' CONCENTRATE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I/M ITCHING EVER WHERE. I HAVE NEVER HAD AN ALLERGY PROBLEM WITH ITCHING SO I CANT SEE IT AS ALLERGIES. I JUST FEEL MY GENERAL IMMUNITIES ARE DOWN AND WONDER WHY THE SUPPLEMENTAS ARE NOT HELPING. I HAVE BEEN UP SINCE 2:00 JUST UNCOMFORTABLE. WENT TO TAKE A SHOWER AND HAVE WHAT LOOKS LIKE MOSQUITO BITES HERE AND THERE MOSTLY AROUND JOINTS. NOT A LOT BUT IF IT WERE MY KID I WOUL…

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Hello!! I'm an almost 49-year-old, pre-op sleeve hopeful. I made my initial surgeon visit 5/3. I've done my mandated psych eval. I've met with the nutritionist and in 2 days, I do my EGD. My understanding is that after those results are received, the surgeon's office will submit my preauthorization to my insurance. I've tried to make sure I dotted all the i's and crossed all the t's, but yet now I find myself becoming extremely nervous. What if they actually approve me!?!?!? Anyone out there find theirselves playing mind games while they were waiting?? Please tell me I'm not the only one.

A month ago I applied for a new position within my company it is a few steps higher than where I am but I qualify for it based on my newly achieved bachelors degree however the I finally got called for an interview I will be interviewing and they are saying they want to fill the position quickly which usually means it's a busy position and they can't afford to have it take it for long with this in mind I am worried about telling them about my surgery which Should be getting scheduled for the end of July early August do I tell or do I wait I am worried that if I tell it also have a time's my chances of possibly doubling my income

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Hello, My name is Kathy and I am a whale (sorry but that's how I introduce myself, I say it before anyone else says it) I have been obese all my life. I have tried every diet and eating plan I could afford to try. I also tried several medications like Dexedrine and I am currently on Victoza to try to lose weight (I am not a diabetic...yet). My doctor sent a referral to a surgeon here (I am in Nova Scotia, Canada) and we were told it would be a 10 year wait before I would even be seen in consultation. Well, after one year I was having a very low day and I wrote a letter to the surgeon and two months later I got a call to attend a weight loss surgery group meeting. T…

Starting my maintenance phase today. Nervous, excited, scared to try new things.

I have a question for you guys fisrt of all i hope all you losers are doing great and soon to be losers (like me) r doing great as well! I have inly seen my surgeon once for first visit and my checklist says when all the testing and other consults are done the will call ti shedule the 2nd appt with him but i was like so you only see your surgeon like 3 times before the surgery!?? Is that how it goes!? Just want to see your experiences an feedback is that kinda of normal like couple of visits before the BIG DAY??? I appreciate your comments god bless!

i always have to burp lol is this normal ? im 2weeks post op

I have been off this site for a while and decided to come back to see if I am not alone in this! I know we all have different experiences, but mine seems to be unique! Has anyone had lap band surgery and when they were intubated their vocal chords were damaged? Well I hope I am alone or if there is someone out there who has experienced this, please look me up! I had surgery on 4-1-13 and when I had the surgery the anesthesiologist never came to have a talk with me, she sent her assistant, and well just asked if anyone in my family or if I had ever had problems waking up after surgery, etc... anyway, I have no voice, a week after the surgery I was in the ER with what t…

Hi everyone. I just found this forum while doing searches about gas pain after banding. I decided to join and make my first post. I just had my band put in over my RNY gastric bypass. (May 1st for the band, 2/2004 for my first surgery.) I stayed in the hospital the first night and they practically rushed me out the next morning into the discharge lounge. I think I am doing pretty well... At rest, I have no pain from my incisions and I am pretty mobile. I have some limited pain when I'm getting up, and a decent amount of gas pain periodically. I haven't had my first bm yet, but hoping that well come soon and help push some of the gas out. I do release gas after…

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Hi everyone. I just joined this website today and am excited to have found a place that offers so much support and advice. I have struggled with my weight all of my life, yo yoing between a size 4 and a size 24. I have tried exercise, diets, juicing and Weight Watchers, but have never been able to keep the weight off. I am hoping that my gastric sleeve will help hold me accountable to healthy eating and that this support group/ the support of family and friends will help me to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I am scheduled for surgery on 6/27/13 and am on day 2 of my pre op diet. I'm kinda cranky but doing ok I look forward to getting to know everyone. Right now I am defin…

Well i found 4 more surgeon in my network with no requirement or waiting list just hv to wait til monday to see what i hv to do to switch i pray everthing work out with these new surgeons Mzshay35 RNYTalk

Had my second fill yesterday and I've been in misery since trying to eat dinner last night. I didn't know much about what he did but today found out he went from 2.5cc to 9cc...water was going down fine but when I tried to eat last night it got stuck and I puked and puked all night. Finally about 2am I got to sleep but was back up at 6am. It took me about an hour to get my protein shake down this morning and have been sipping water through the day. Did another protein shake tonight for dinner and again am sipping on water. Is this feeling of tightness normal after such a big jump in the amount of fluid added to the band? I wasn't expecting it to be such a HUGE difference.…

Hello, I hear horror stories about hair loss after wls surgery, did anyone experience any hair loss after being banded?

Ok so it's been 1 week since my surgery and I'm starting to get hungry! Can't eat like I used too mind but I just made pasta and sauce and puréed it' only had 4 spoons fulls and chucked it away!! I know this is naughty! Please tell me the importance of staying to liquid types of food as I'm afraid my band could slip because I won't heal properly!! This is hard!!!!

The time has come for me to receive my blessing, its been a long time coming and my future is looking oh so bright, I prayed many nights and sometimes fasted but the outcome now is that not only did he hear my prayers but he answered them. When God closes a window to only open a door you must walk accordingly, Today is my day and I am now closing this chapter in my life only to start a new journey, A new life! Never have I been so happy and the sky isnt the limit when it comes to me cause I will push to see what lies beyond, I went through the storm and now the sun is shining and the colors of the rainbow never looked so bright. Lord I thank you for this day and everythi…