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Hi my names Jen im new to this n just wanted to test it out.I am 10 yrs post op n doing good.went from 400 lbs to 170 n been there for the longest

i tried fishh in the oven today for dinner . i got the worst pains in my chest ! im so confused about what to eat 2 weeks post op, HELP !

** Runs in doing my happy dance** My paperwork was submitted June 4th. I was approved on the 5th and I got my surgery date today, JUNE 26TH. I was picking up my daughter when they called to confirm my surgery date. I screamed so loud that everyone in the parking lot stopped to stare but today was one of the rare days I didn't mind being the center of attention. I'm so excited, the only thing that gave me pause was the fact that I was asked if I would be interested in having the procedure done with robotic assistance using the Da Vinci Robotic system. I love technology and I trust my surgeon so I think I'm going to let him use the robot.

I was sleeved on the 16th of may and what a journey it has been!! I've been through pain, regret and finally happiness. The most difficult part is watching people eat!!! I suffer so much from head hunger it's untrue! I still have to prepare food for my son, and watch my friends eat all the food I loved. But on the upside I'm over 35lbs down I starting next week I can start the pureed part of my diet ( one month of liquids is really hard going) so I'm looking forward to introducing food back into my life!!! It has been so much harder than I imagined, even with all the research I did but it is worth it in the end!!

thought i was going to go crazy w. the liquid diet, but today i ate ome scrambled egg (egg white ONLY) and for lunch i had a half of a small tuna can w. LIGHT mayo .. went down fine . no sickness or complications thank god !

That after being on the pre-op diet for a fees days that "I got this" and think oh I may not need surgery. I am really dieting. Thanks

WooHoo!! I had kind of hoped to have the first 30 pounds gone at the 4-week mark, but I needed another couple of days...so 30 in 30 (which works out to 20% of my excess weight). I have been so fortunate to have a complication-free post-op, both physically and mentally, and signs point to a "sleeve of steel" for me :-) The "hardest" thing for me so far is to get the 64 oz of fluid (which was also an issue pre-op as I just don't tend to feel thirsty and so can go hours w/o taking in fluids and not realize it) as well as having a short attention span with food...I'll eat something and it will taste delish and will settle well, but then that same thing doesn't seem appealing …

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I have been working out in a boot camp environment and walking every other night. On Friday I had taken the day off from working out and on Friday night I was in terrible pain. This was pain all around my port, now a week has almost past and the pain is less but I feel like my port is being hit by my rib cage. Anyone experience this? I feel fine, I can eat, breath, I have no nausea, heart burn or a fever. There are times that I am unable to swallow and there is no fluid in my band.

OCT 3 BUT IM LOOKING FOR A NEW SURGEON THAT TO LONG I LOST 100 MY SELF IN 5 MONTH I WONT NEED THE SURGERY I THINK IM GONNA TRY TO DO IT MY SELF OR HOPEFULLY FIND ME ANOTHER SURGEON UGHHHHHHHHHH

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Well I am thrilled that I got approved ! I'm waiting on them to call me for my preop diet appt with my surgeon. I haven't told anyone for fear of negative reactions and people trying to talk me out of it . I went to my moms today and I almost broke down and told her prematurely. I wanted to but I knew she would not b leery abt the idea . I want to tell her when I have my date set . This way it's nothing else to say . I'm not changing my mind regardless . It's something I need to do for me ! And I'm sooooo happy that this is a tool I can use.

Hello All! The first 7 months I made monthly updates on this forum. I've pretty much just been maintaining the last couple months, but I thought I would post an update. I'm 23 years old and had my surgery August 22nd last year so I am between 9-10 months post op right now. I started at 231 and am currently 139. Yahooo! I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to this summer!! Last year I honestly had one ugly pair of capris and two "nice" tops. Whenever I had to get dressed to go somewhere, I would choose between those two tops. I never felt confident. I hardly have any pictures because I avoided them. Most days I would just wear baggy sweats and my boy…

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I just had the sleeve done on the 30th in Houston. My weight before surgery was 275 lbs. which was the highest it's ever been. I knew I had to do something coming from a family history of high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and so on. Luckily, being that over weight I didn't have any issues... Yet. Well this past week I went in for my surgery at 271 lbs. I was so nervous. I had my mom, dad, 4 year old daughter, and fiancé there. I stayed in the hospital for one night which was one tough night. I am much a belly sleeper and could not get comfortable on those hospital beds whatsoever. The pain was ok and the nurses were great. Going for my one week post…

I had my surgery 03/07/13. My starting weight was 323lbs, I now way 271 Pounds. I have trouble with the protein shakes and food intake. Please help I would appreciate any suggestions.

I am about 9 months post surgery. I have had no issues. I have in the last two weeks been getting some upper left side pain. Near my rib cage. It is a dull ache to a sharp pain. A bit of Nausea as well. I don't know if this is common. Anyone else have this issue?

Finally, it's taken forever...

June 05 2012... Is a Day i will Always remember is the Day i took the big Decision to stop my Overweight... Today 1 year Later i feel GREAT to be here with more Energy.. I was 258 pounds with a terrible hormone imbalance, my weight gain was after so many meds to try to conceive a Baby... That was my life Struggle, i was never a skinny Girl. But neither as big as i was... Unti one day i said ENOUGH and made the decision to Stop, today 1 year later i am almost my 100 less, with a much better health, no more PCOS in my LIFE.... Today i acomplish a Goal, setting a new one!!! Keep it off and work hard!!!

Hi everyone i am having my surgery July 2nd have 100 to lose I'm soooo excited to do this!!!

This is my first visit TO THE BLOG. ANY WORDS OF WISDOM?

I just decided to pursue the gastric sleeve and I have my first appt next week. I know there are medical tests and insurance hoops to jump through, but whats the normal length of time from the first appt until surgery?

I think im having miss meal cramps, hunger pains and its only day one luckily I only have to do this one more day.... Geesh an to think some had to do liquid for 2 weeks, call me fat and greedy I dont care but this chick right here will kill for a sandwich, or some wings, or some frys, or a taco, or a Mc flurry, or some cake, or a carne asada burrito, or homeade mac n cheese, or a angus burger... Naw let me stop lol actually its hard but the beauty will come friday, now back to my delicious chicken broth tjat im emagining to be Gumbo lol

I feel like a 9 months pregnant woman waiting to give birth eventually. My surgery date is this friday and it seems like its taking forever to get here..... My two weeks protein went great and now I start my two days liquid only protien, thank God I was able to still eat for my two weeks cause after reading some of ya post and my mothers, I would of just died of starvation lol.....

I'm 19 years old and I was sleeved in December i started out at 284 and now I'm down too 223! Are any teens or young adults out there willing to make a friend? I want to be able to connect to people my age who had or will have this surgery! message me or reply to this and maybe we could chat or text!

Hello I've got a pain in my throat and it keeps coming up then going back down.. I haven't been sick or bought anything up but I've had it for a couple days now.. I'm a bit worried to what it could be??? It seems to have started after I ate some white bread I'm 13 days post op..( I realise I'm not supposed to have bread but I had a weak moment!! ) and I chewed and chewed till it turn soggy and mushy.. Any ideas to what this could be then please comment, thanks x

I have been over weight my whole life and I'm tried,.I'm really to be better ready to not have food take over me ! I'm just very scared my surgery is in Aug and its all i can think about ........what if i fail ?

So I have a surgery date June 18th, 2013. Extremely nervous but excited and feeling confused at the same time. So far I haven't been told to go on a pre-op diet. Also, does anyone have any suggestions about vitamins or protein??? I'm 21 this is my first surgery ever, I haven't even had my wisdom teeth taken out lol. I'm overwhelmed with so many different emotions!

I just thought I'd share my experience and field any questions from my recent experience. I live in Virginia and was self pay. I searched for doctors with good reviews on the east coast since my area is way too expensive. I flew down to Tampa and met Dr Aguilla on May 7th and liked all I heard and saw. I started the preop liquid diet on May 11th and lost 20 pounds before my surgery on May 30th and I did have a few cheats. Things happened so quickly that I wasn't 100% ready to deal with all of my bad relationships with food but I still did well on the preop. This was my first surgery of any kind and they made it as painless and uncomplicated as possible. Everyone I…

I'm located in Lake City, Fl. and I'm looking for a good surgeon that offers financing close to my area. I'm close to Jacksonville, Fl. I have insurance but I doubt thru even cover this.

I.have been on pills bf to regulate me didnt work lost some weight period know regular no kids yet about to have.surgery soon need to get on something quick dnt want anything implaned or weight gain.any suggestions

Hello everyone, I have been sleeve 6 weeks ago and i got no apetite at all since that time, is this normal ? Thank you!

I feel so discouraged right now. I am not losing weight and my hunger pangs are terrible. Again Feb 1st 260 lbs...today 215 lbs...My doctor told me that he expected more weight loss from me and told me that I was gonna fail at this but wont be the first. I just see everyone else losing lots of weight...why not me? Sleeved 2/27/13!

Hi everyone, my name is Tammy. My surgery date is November 18th- 2013 ( it's coming fast) - I've done a lot of research but am finding that although some books touch on gastric sleeve, I haven't found one specific book that just focuses on gastric sleeve. I'm looking for a book that has it all, surgery info, stages after surgery! Basically, i'm looking for a bible like book on the gastric sleeve. Anyone have any thoughts or info to point me in the right direction. Please let me know... I'm looking forward to chatting and having support as well as offering support to anyone. Thanks

When I had my surgery I THOUGHT I would keep it to myself........BUT afterwards... I thought If I could help anyone in my shoes I would be happy to. Today almost 2 years later, I have had 2 people I work with come to me, and say,,,,,,,,,,, THANK YOU............ I have watched you.......... I went to your DR and am scheduled for the surgery...........it brought tears to my eyes.........I PROUDLY told them If I can help you please let me know, here is what to expect from the Dr's office, the NUT, the evaluation, they said I have watched you and you are amazing!!!!..............BEST compliment I could have had......... I am there to help ANYONE............and ALL...…

Hello family Got banded 4/30/13 and I'm glad to say I'm now down 50 solid pnds. Need a new wardrobe and undies lol. Happy excited and full of life. It can be done its not easy but I'm motivated. I have gotten off my blood pressure meds and I'm no longer pre diabetic. :-) I have a long way to go to get to my goal but stay strong and determined

Good morning everyone ,it's 6:06 here and time to head out the door for my walk today, it's already 72 degrees !! Boy it's goingto be a hot one today 91,so ill get back to you later after I'm done for today .tyl.

Well, I am new here and and my name is Ted and I have recently started my journey to taking control of my body instead of my body controling me. I have met with the surgeon, gotten all my medical records sent to surgeon and met with my cardiologist for his blessing. The Surrgeon has filed all information with insurance and just waiting on them now. I am having a PET scan monday on my heart, just as a precaution from my Cardiologist. I am hoping for everything to fall in place around mid July. I am very excited about the things to come. Should be a fantastic journey!

I am being sleeved June 11. I start my pre-op food tomorrow, well actually today now. Im getting really nervous as the time gets closer. I had the EGD done a couple of weeks ago and he found a hernia that he will also repair. Anyone with encouraging words would be greatly appreciated about now. Lol

Hi! I'm Francine I had my lap band done on May 30th, 2013. The procedure itself was a breeze it's the gas pains that are killing me. I did not anticipate them to be so bad. I'm still experiencing them but to a lesser degree, thank god. My tummy is so swollen and hard still. The incisions are starting to heal and itch like crazy. I'm still very anxious that someway somehow I will mess this up like I did all of my diets in the past and have wasted 10K. I want to be that skinny girl in my head so bad!!! I do need some suggestions on how to facilitate taking my pills in the morning. RIght now it is taking me forever to crush them and then taking them like that tastes awf…

Hi there. I'm exactly 5 weeks post-op today yaaay! I had a very difficult first 2-3 weeks healing process but at 4 weeks I started to feel much better and now I feel pretty good. Im 5'2" and started my journey at 248 lbs on April 1st. I lost 10 lbs during the pre-op diet period and I was sleeved on May 1st. By June 1st I had lost 11 more lbs. I have lost a total of 21 lbs in two months. I can't say I'm not disappointed especially reading how so many people are losing so so so much faster :-( I try to remain positive and keep in mind that I'm losing and not gaining! Unfortunately Ive become hungry..not head hunger which I was prepared for tnx to this forum..but real hunge…

Does anyone ever eat frozen yogurt,? I don't like yogurt but today I tried frozen no sugar added non fattening yogurt today n it was pretty good.

Sitting in hospital parking lot getting all kinds of nervous. I know this is the right choice for me just very nervous now that it's time. Please say a prayer for me and I'll post when able. Thanks!!!!!

My sleeve was May 30th at 1030 am in Portland Oregon. I had dr Jay Jan who was a phenomenal surgeon! After 2 hrs I was in recovery. I was with 3 others that through the same surgery

Does anyone ever eat frozen yogurt,? I don't like yogurt but today I tried frozen no sugar added non fattening yogurt today n it was pretty good.

I've heard of stalls happening during this week but its hard! I can't help but think its something I'm doing wrong. I've lost 30 lbs so far and would be so discouraged if my momentum stopped. I'm wondering how other cope with stalls? Side note: I've only cheated a couple times. I took some bites of Pasta today. (Everything went down fine) and over the weekend I had a bite of ice cream; again fine. That can't be what caused my stall? Just looking for support! Thanks!

I've been looking forward to this day for so long. I'm on day 6 of the 2 week pre-op diet, and it has been difficult. I really hope it gets better because I've been so tempted to have some carbs. My highest weight was 241, weighed myself today and I'm at 235. My goal is anything under 180, preferably 140 but I'm ok if I don't reach that goal. My biggest fear is failing. Has anyone lost a lot of weight to only gaining back? Will I ever be able to eat out at a restaurant again? June 12 is right around the corner, I am so nervous and excited at the same time. I am ready for a new me.

So I have united healthcare ppo plus and got approved in a week. I'm anxious to know what's next

I feel like I'm on a roller coaster right now. Very excited, yet nervous. Why am I doubting myself (not the procedure) all of the sudden? Why am I MAD at myself for having gotten to this point in my life where I needed to do this procedure in the first place? So many emotions today. On the other hand... I am really excited to start this and looking forward to a new me