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Hello, I have not posted in a while, and have been wondering how the year has been going for everyone? I started this year with the same resolution as many many years before... To get healthier!!! Weighed in on Jan 1st at 369lbs. Started per op diet on Jan the 14th. Banded on Jan the 29th at 355lbs. Second fill today, 310lbs. I have had good and bad days...As all of us do. Everytime I have a bad day or rough time with the band, I log in and get insperation for everyone of you. You might not realize it, but all of you are helping myself and others by just posting good and bad experiances. I THANK ALL OF YOU...HAVE A GREAT YEAR!!!!!!'' Daron

Hi All, My name is Amy. I am new to the forum and I look forward to reading all of your posts. I have finally decided to seek gastric sleeve surgery and I am in the beginning stages. I have received a refarral from my PCP, have gone to the first info. session, and am approved by my insurance company for surgery. Seeking health has been a life-long journey for me. I exercise regularly, and eat a balanced diet. Unforunately, my body has many auto-immune conditions, including Type I diabetes, chronic hives, hashimotos thyroid, and celiac diease. Worsening blood pressure, asthma, sleep apnea and cholesterol levels are complicated by weight gain. I have worked with a nutrioni…

Hi everyone. I had a band put in 7 years ago this June. I was told that they decided to go with the large band, don't recall why that was. I LOVE my band. I went in at 5'4" weighing 210 pounds. With in about 2 1/2 years I was at 135. I went for my regular visits and my surgeon has you stick to a VERY strict diet. I definitely would have lost the weight faster, but I had a nurse practitioner who insisted that I did not need a fill over a long period of time. I kept going back and was not losing anything. After she said "I absolutely refuse to give you a fill", I refused to see her anymore I made my next appointment with the surgeon and after hearing my symptoms he said " s…

Hello everyone! I am new here, and thought I would share my journey so far! I watched my brother-in-law go through the Gastric Sleeve Surgery and process, and decided this is something I wanted to do for myself. I have always been overweight, and I have finally had enough! I am ready for a change:) I started the whole process on 1/19/13, and my surgery date is finally scheduled for 4/18/13! I started my liquid diet on 4/3/13, two days ago, and I've already lost 5.5lbs! 12 days to go! It's not as bad as I thought it would be! Yes I get hungry and light-headed once and a while, but it doesn't last long. I'm not just completely miserable, which I thought I would be! …

Hi all, My name is Kristeeh. I just joined rny talk yesterday and wish I had discovered it sooner! I love the supportive community and learning so much from everyone! I'm 26 years old (27 next month), standing tall at 5'1 and currently at 214lb (still pre-op). I started my journey in January at 239lbs and lost the first 25 lbs through healthy eating and exercising. Well surgery for me is tomorrow! I have been preparing myself (physically and mentally) but it seems no amount of preparation can ever be enough for the change that is to come. I would love to hear from people regarding exercising after surgery and any tips/suggestions to decrease amount of excess skin wit…

I have no energy all I want to do is sleep...please help!!!!

Everything was great today with my pre op. I have to be at the surgical center at 830 am

As of today, I've lost 100.6 lbs since I first began my gastric surgery program on May 5, 2012. I lost 60 lbs in 9 months pre-surgery. I've lost 40 in the 9 weeks since surgery on my 50th birthday, February 12, 2013. I feel more restriction now, 9 weeks out, than I did at 3 weeks out. I'm no longer using Protein shakes regularly, though I do occasionally add unflavored Protein powder to a smoothie when I need to get a little more protein in. I shoot for about 35% protein, 35% carbs, and 30% fats, and under 1000 calories per day. I still have a long way to go - another 200 lbs to goal - but I feel confident that I will get there. I never used to think I wanted surger…

Hello everyone I'm 18 days out and having pains in lower left abdomen.. I have taken gas-ex but not stopping it. Does anyone know if its normal? I've searched the forum but couldn't find the answer. Help me if u can.

As I have been obese my entire life and struggled to lose weight and regain it time and time again. I started to seriously consider WLS. Soooo, I consulted with my insurance, researched local surgeons, and submitted my getting started paperwork. I am looking for support from people who understand the struggle and reassurance that this is a good decision.

I get sleeved on April 23rd. I have an opportunity to go to the carribean the following Sunday or Monday. Flying on standby so no worries about losing ticket money. Staying with friends at their timeshare. One had vcs last year. Pros/cons? Help lol

I am really beginning to worry that my insurance will not approve me. The coordinator submitted everything on last week and I have not gotten a response from her. I've done everything on the checklist that was required. How long does it take to get to get a response. My coordinator had prescheduled me for May 13.

I am not sure regret is the word I would use to describe my journey... I was sleeved 1/21. SO excited about my journey, did everything by the book!! Felt little restriction and questioned that but I had to deal with what I was dealt. Began walking, then was in a stall so I started running/walking, still stalled so I began running which I built up and was averaging 10-15 miles a week. I became obsessed with my weight. Journaling, weighing several times a day, graphing caloric intake verses calories burned. After 10 weeks of people telling me be patient you will lose, you have a low BMI, you are in a stall, gave my Nutritionist MFP username and she replied I was doing a g…

I was sleeved March 25 (yay!!) I had to do the liquid diet for 2 weeks prior and of course 2 weeks after but I am SO ready for food! I haven't cheated (well I would chew Pringles and spit them out a few days before surgery) and I plan on going these 9 more days on liquids until I can have puréed food! These gas pains are HORRID! Today is the first day I've gotten up and really walked around (the other days I tried but just felt too weak or started to be in pain or just didn't feel like it). I feel like that helped my gas move but no bowel movement yet! (I'm wondering why nobody told me about this whole gas issue before but good thing for the forums because I read about ge…

I called my husband this afternoon and said I have some great news and then I have some bad news, which he said when you say bad news it means it going to cost me money !!! so I said yes I have some bad news,( We are going down to the beach this week end with some friends) so I was packing and started to try on my summer outfits guess what? all to big !!! So guess who is going shopping ????

Hi everyone! I've had this app for a few days and have just been reading all the good and bad about lap band i am 5'9 280lbs i been overweight a long time and been on weight watchers now (my 12th diet attempt) since Dec my start weight was 300lbs:( so so far I've lost 20lbs ugh.....anyway i went bk and forth with myself for 2 years gastric bypass vs lapband and decided (finally) that i would rather a less rapid weight loss and working for it!!! My first of many questions is what happens at your first appt.....? Thanks for any responses and HAPPY WEIGHT LOSS TO YOU ALL:)

I have started a Facebook page for anyone that would like to join...just another place for us to come together. You can find it on your search field under VSGastrectomy Support...hope to see you there.

Hi everyone. I have been browsing this site for a few months prior to my surgery, looking for information and getting a feel for other people's experiences. My surgery was originally planned for December 20th 2012 but unfortunately I developed pneumonia in November and was not fully recovered. was a bit of a blow as I had planned carefully to be off work at a quiet time. Finally sleeved on 19th February 2013 so now 4 weeks post-op. My biggest issue is eating enough! I have no hunger or drive to eat whatsoever and have to make a concious effort eat! I have tried numerous Protein shakes and find them all pretty unpalatable. I'm surprised that eggs are so hard to take, I use…

I sincerely hope my 2nd thoughts pass soon but I am 50. Is that too old?

Im 10 post op and I have not been drinking any protein shakes..!!! I know I know...but I can't stomach the taste. I have whey powder and its terrible ugh!!! I've looked around but most are really high in sugar and I'm defenitely avoiding those....helpppp pleaseeee...thanks

I am barely three weeks post op and can't swallow another drop of water. I have always hated water anyway, now this is torture! I am about ready to just quit drinking all together. I would rather be hooked up to an iv than to drink more nasty water. I really wish I had not had this surgery now knowing that I can't drink anything good for the rest of my life!!!! I have tried all kinds of water flavorings, sugar free powdered drinks and adding fruit to the water. nothing helps. Beware: if you hate drinking water, this surgery may not be for you. Ready to be fat and happy again!!

I'm 4 weeks post op and have been re-admitted back into the hospital due to my Dr. finding 2 small blood clots on my lungs. I'm on day 6 now as I type this and was hoping to go home today. NOT!!! Dr. says maybe tomorrow. I'm just glad they were caught in time and thank God for getting me through this. The BCs are being aggressively treated and I'm just waiting on my blood to thin out. Still wondering how I got them as I was pretty active after my surgery. Now on to my 2nd issue. I am nauseous as hell. Found out that my pouch isn't emptying as fast as it should. WHAT IN THE SAM HILL IS GOING ON???? My surgery was in no way, shape, form or fashion as bad as t…

Hello I was recently banded on March 27. I was just wondering if anybody out there got banded with am BMI of 30 to 34? I just want someone I can relate to especially since I did get banded at 21 yrs,

After tossing the idea back and forth for the last few years I finally got my sleeve in December 2012. I went thought weight loss forever a Canadian company out of Saskatoon and the surgery was preformed by dr. Pompa at LIMARP in TJ, Mexico. I had a fabulous experience, no post op complications, and at almost 4 months out I have lost 67 lbs and over 40 inches. I don't remember the last time I felt this great!! My weight loss has slowed down and psychologically I am struggling with that a bit, but I am trying to take things one day at a time and be patient I just found this forum so I look forward to sharingy experiences as well as reading about your experiences. I find …

Hi everyone! I'm going to get the sleeve this summer. I have one more nutritional consult and then I can schedule the surgery. I already know the surgeon too. Insurance is going to pay for everything. I'm 23 and my BMI is 43. Dreadful, I know. I'm currently 285 lb. I like to play "guess my weight" with people and everyone says 230. I wish I were that weight! I've been obese for years now but I wasn't always overweight. I was an active, slim child until I was 11. When puberty came, my weight blew up. My eating habits got worse. I felt bad about my body so I didn't dress well. I've watched through the years as I've slowly been less and less able and happy to do phy…

What made you decide sleeve vs. bypass?

So far ive lost 15lba by myself i saw the psyh yesterday i. Only see the doctor and NUT 2more times and the pulmonary once and they sumit my info ughh im so ready lol hurry up June!

Now the wait is on. My Final Dr. Appointment is done, Doctor approved my surgery and sent off for Insurance approval. Hope I hear soon, it's been a long 9 months. My Doctor said their is no way Insurance can reject my surgery approval again, as we have met all requirements and jumped through all their hoops. I hope my approval comes as quick as my first denial was.

Hi everybody! Hope when you r reading this thread everybody's doing great! What i mean by that is that im just starting hAve my first appt with the cardiologist next week and initial with the surgeon i know all doctors r different but can somebody tell me what to expect? And after surgery is it wierd how do you cope with your hungrer the first weeks? Other thing is the surgery really painful? Ive been through 3 csections and it was painful but probably this is major pain just curious to hear your input on it i appreciate it soo much! Best of wishes in everybodys journey post, pre op and of course the vets who are so helpful!

Lap band with plication (yes I decided to do plication). I begin my detox diet Monday (22) and surgery is the 29 th.....I am so darn excited!!!

Hi; My surgery was in December of 2011. I lost well for the first six months and then after 30 pounds I reached a plateau. I just let it ride for a few months, concentrating on other parts of my life. I actually think that was a good period because it let me get used to my new size (and buy a new wardrobe). Three months ago I went back for a fill and have lost another 20 pounds - too fast, I know. My issue is that I really have no concept of how I look. People tell me I don't need to lose any more, but I still weigh 180, which is too much for my height. So, are my friends just being kind? Do I look to the world like a normal person or a fat one? Staring at myself in …

Hi, my name is Julia, I am 30 years old and from the Buffalo, NY area. I have been contemplating WLS for a year or more but finally took the first steps a few months ago. I, at first, had settled on the lapband, but after going to my seminar and hearing about the gastric sleeve, my husband and I decided together that that was the better choice for me. I have been struggling with my weight for over 10 years, dieting on and off for most of that time, losing the weight and gaining it back, but my weight gain escalated when I got pregnant with my daughter. I was already overweight, but then added an additional 40 lbs on top of my 175. I had complications with gestational di…

This has not been the easiest thing to do but I believe that it was the best thing to do for me! I'm so happy with my results and I have NO regrets!!!

I HAD MY SURGERY DONE AUG. 15, 2007. AT MY HIGHEST WEIGHT I WAS 330LBS. I HAVE NOT BEEN ON THIS SITEMIN YEARS. I JUST GOT A EMAIL SAYING I REGISTERD 6 YEARS AGO TODAY!! WOW!! SEEMS LIKE JUST YESTERDAY I WAS THINKING OF HAVING THE SURGERY. I WAS TERRIFIED OF FAILING AND LETTING MYSELF DOWN!! WELL I CAN SAY 5 1/2 YEARS LATER I AM VERY PLEASED WITH MY RESULTS!! I LOST 100 LBS SO FAST MY BAND SLIPPED. I WENT BACK IN AND HAD IT FIXED. I HAVE HAD NO OTHER PROBLEMS. I EVEN HAD A BABY 5-19-2011. I JUST WANTED TO SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS THINKING OF HAVING THIS DONE!!

Hey guys!..... Im hoping you can help with this! Im 6 days post op and ive been only living on Water because if i have another sip of the "whey" Protein im guna throw up...all i want is ICE ICE ICE its weird because b4 surgery i was never a fan of it.. I dont want ice cream..lol... ! i want something that is like the frutista from taco bell. i need help ASAP ive been feeling weak but i REFUSE to eat the Protein powder..lol.. Is there any fruity protein tasting shake that taste like juice and GOOD!!! Please help Thanks Steve

Just got off a two week stall and I am finally below 200. I can't recall the last time I was below 200 pounds and it feels great! I have 48 pounds to goal and I know I'll get there. I have been trying to think of what has been the toughest part of this journey and I don't have a solid comment. I've had ups and downs, pain here and there, frustrations and celebrations but I'm always moving forward. I don't let the stalls get to me and when I'm in one I don't change anything. I just keep going and wait them out. I'm an average loser and I'm ok with that. My biggest issue is tightening up all this flabby skin. I'm almost at 4 months and learn something …

Well I'm three days out from surgery and doing well. I won't lie the gas pains hurt. As does the liquid diet lol. The smell of chicken broth makes me sick. The day of surgery is a blur to me. I'm still trying to figure out what really happened and what didn't and was just a dream. Day two was rough. A lot of gas pain. I slept most of the day. Today is much better. Had some gas issues but walking and gas x gel helps. Trying to get liquids in without getting too much gas. Not use to sipping. Hope my other April 8 th sleevers are doing well Sent from my KFOT using VST

I'm 3 weeks post op (March 18th) and am curious what everybody can and is eating right now.

I have my vitamins, clear liquids, protein powder and I thInk I could wrIte my own bypass book frkm the knowledge I have learned etc. Down 17 pounds in 3 months. Seen the doctor today for my history and physical THEN they will schedule my surgery day. Good news no pre-op diet or colon cleanse, no blue die test, sill do an EGD and will wear a drain for 7 days after surgery. Come on come on I want a seat on the losers bench!

Hi all, New member happy to join. I just received insurance approval today. I'm so nervous. What is going to happen now? I have been thinking about it nonstop since the call... Omg. Am I ready to be a different person physically. It's odd. I spent 36 years hiding behind this extra weight. Now it's like everyone's going to see me. I know I'm ranting... Is it odd that the first thing to pop into my head after the call was "hey I finally got some big girl thigh high boots, what am I going to do with them?" I guess I should be asking real questions. How long from approval to surgery? Thanks for letting me rant. Jojo

Had my upper GI today and ultrasound of gallbladder . I have to go for regular physical Friday .. But I think I am getting closer. I still have to lose my 5 percent before my paperwork can be sent to insurance .. But getting hopeful now. I was having second thoughts but now I am getting excited . Hope to have a date by mid may. Thanks for all the info i learned from those more experienced ..it helps alot !!!!

I have turned all of the requirements for the insurance approval and I cannot get the surgery coordinator to answer emails or questions that I have. I am really getting disgusted. I have called and every time I do the rec. person takes a message and I have yet to be called back. I am seriously considering going through another group of surgeons. If you all have any suggestions for surgeons (Bcbs preferred) in Birmingham AL, I would appreciate the info. Thanks!

Hi all! I am getting revision surgery early tomorrow morning! I am excited, stressed, and so ready to do this! I started with the band in 2008 and lost around 30 pounds, had to have gall bladder surgery, and gained back 15. I had a too tight band and developed a hiatal hernia and erosive gastritis. Getting stuck was the norm! So, with my sleep apnea and needing to lose 90 pounds to hopefully regain my health, I am doing it. I have been on a liquid 800 cal diet since last Wednesday. I am 10 pounds down this morning. Wish me luck sleeping tonight here in Raleigh, NC!!

New to this forum started the process for the sleeve almost done have an appt with the surgeon , hoping for a date on surgery , I'm nervous

So the surgery date is set but I can truly say I'm afraid.

Hello, My Name is Jessica I am 27 years old and I currently weigh 278 height 5'5 1/2. My surgery date is may 6th and I'm so EXCITED!!! My goals for my life style change and journey is to for one loose at least 80 lbs by September for my husband and I wedding Anniversary were wanting to go to a romantic hotel suite. Second goal is to feel better about my self and be able to enjoy my sons rodeo's and not focusing on what I look like. If anyone has any helpful tips to give me for pre op , day of surgery and few days after I would greatly appreciate it.

I was sleeved in July.. Im down 120lbs and l feel great.. However l have an issue.. My skin is looser, and parts of me "jiggle" when l walk, jog, and workout at the gym.. The main problem areas are my upper legs (thighs) and my chest (man boobs)... Its sometimes embarrassing and makes me feel uncomfortable.. With it still being too soon for me to consider the skin removal, is there ANYTHING l can do to help the situation??

scheduled to have surgery may 16th, start my 2 week liquid diet may 2nd. mixture of excitement, nervousness going on. really worried about being cathed!