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I am very excited about my upcoming date for banding. I am 3 weeks from the "BD" . This past week just drug by. I am trying to increase my water intake and cut out soda's and coffee out of my diet this week. Next week I will drop all the bread and pasta's from my diet. I am adding protein shakes next week. Anyone else getting banded by Lap Band VIP in Southern California?

Im soooo ready to break my liquid diet! Not with any fattening foods but just somes beans would be good lol

Has anyone had their sleeve done via just the one hole in their belly button?

Hi , I just had my vertical sleeve just 2 weeks ago.I think that I am doing fine. Still home recovering and will be for 2 more weeks.Luckily I had a really good experience and great surgeon and hospital care. I am learning lots of things about my " new stomach". I am learning how to use my kitchen in new ways now. But if I follow my diet instructions exactly as written then I feel like things will go as well as they have. My pain level is really pretty good now. I still have a "catch" where all the "big" stuff happened . But that is moving along pretty well also. I just learn to listen to my body and rest when I need to. Got a rash from the tape over the in…

It seems incredible to me that I have actually done this! I just returned from Tijuana, Mexico where I had my Gastric Sleeve done by Dr Fernando Garcia at the Hospital Mi Doctor. My sister drove me down to San Ysidro (right before entering Mexico) and a driver (Samuel) was arranged to pick us up to drive us across the border and then to the Marriott for the first night. Rosie greeted us after we were checked in and then gave a basic loose schedule for the next day. The next day a shuttle took us to the Hospital and all the preliminary stuff happened... blood tests, visits by all the doctors that would follow up and then the IV was administered. Shortly after that it …

New beginnings

Hi! I'm new here! I had my surgery on 12/12/12. The first week I dropped 19 pounds...but for some reason I haven't lost anything since then. I'm getting worried!!

Hello, it s been 3 weeks since surgery n cant sleep well because of reflux...is this normal??? My last meal is at 6..

What are you all using for constipation besides Milk of Magnesia?

not that i care for it very much now..just smelling it makes me wanna barf. i just wonder if and when will ill be able to eat it ?

when does it get better? pain...nausea. .soreness...gas pains.

Okay I just absolutely love African food my favorites are potato greens and cassava leaf. If your not familiar its very healthy and could be compared to collard greens or spinach but its smashed up like mush.. its made very spicy. Anyone else had spicy foods yet???

Hi. I was sleeved Feb.19. In the hospital 2 days no complications. Went back to work in a week. Everythig seems to be going well. I have lost 26lbs. I am a very impatient person and want this to happen like yesturday. I know it takes time though. I have been overweight for most of my adult life. I love this site. Everyone has great advice and when I am feeling like this is going to take forever I read everyones post and I seem to be where I should be. I do get hungry especially at night (I work nights) at around 9pm. I just drink my crystal light and suck it up. Well I guess I am done. Just wanted to introduce myself.

I had the sleeve done on March 5th. With the one week liquid diet before surgery and one week after surgery I lost 14 pounds. However I have only lost 1 pound in the past week. Is this normal? Am I doing something wrong? I get all my liquids in and can eat soft foods. Mostly fish, green beans, yogart and oatmeals are my food intake. Thoughts?

Sooooooo....... I went to the Doctor yesterday.............for my two week post op check up........and....... I LOST 20 lbs. 10 pounds a week. I feel great. No real downs, only ups. Some observations from the past two weeks. Wardrobe - For those who are starting their weight loss journey, I cannot stress the importance of an accessory you will need in the recent future. Belts! Yes belts. If you have a body type like mine, Scottish no ass syndrome, then a belt is a necessary evil. Why? Well the world around us is not as understanding as it once was. I was in Wal-Mart last week walking through the home goods section and almost lost my pants. Fortunately for me no …

I have had 2 bariatric surgeries in the past 7 years... And my doctor sd yesterday not to worry so much... That I am over thinking everything , and to relax and you will lose, not sure what to do with that information......Sw 275 11/2006, lap band, Sw. 210 1/2013, gastric bypass...... Cw @190, I still need to lose 50lbs.....L

Hi all Ok so I'm kinda new to this forum and new to using forums in general so be nice lol. I was approved for lap RNY a few weeks ago (took long enough lol) and for some reason I have a distinct lack of excitement. Is this normal? I guess I still believe it's not going to happen. My family keeps trying to reassure me, but for some reason its still not sinking in. It's strange, I even have a date and everything (June 18th, 2013). Maybe I'll be more excited when the date gets closer... Despite this, I was worried about some things. The number one that scares me about this surgery is being left with great billowing folds of skin afterwards. I saw pics on google and now …

Is there anyone who have try to have a baby before having the gastric bypass and was not able then after the bypass and had a baby very easy! Please let me know me and my husband have try for 6 year with no luck and I relly would like to have a baby and I would like to know if it may happen and has this happen to someone else!!! Thank you!!!

Hiiiiiiiii my name is Heba I'm 32 ..married and have only 1girl ..im egyptian and i live in cairo ...I had my operation 6 months b4..I was 115 kg..now I'm 93kg... and ifeel like I didn't lose enough weight... I'm doing my best but my body works against me.... I started to see a doc last week .he gave me a very easy diet 3 meals and 2 snacks.. but I didn't lose weight..I'm depressed and I hope u support Meeeeen...&Thanx a lot and I wish u the best

Any from montifiore?

YEAH YEAH YEAH I KNOW I KNOW I SHOULDN'T HAVE DONE THIS NOW..I SHOULDVE STARTED A LONG TIME AGO BUT GUESS WHAT I'M AT THIS POINT AND I CAN'T SEEM TO GET THE LAST FEW POUNDS OFF.. . ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT TO DO OR TRY?

Started with surgeon A and have completed 2 of my 3 insurance required visits. If I were to switch bariatric programs/surgeons, would the process start all over again? Would it pick up where I left off? Thx!

SURGERY IS ON TUESDAY...GOD KNOWS IM SCARED ...WORRIED AND I HAVE A SMALL CHILD I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE BEHIND. HELP!!!!

Man reading some of these posts I feel like I am going slow, I know everyone is diff just I see people losing 70-80lbs after 7-8 weeks and I am like on week 12 and only down 56lbs and have already had stalls, I am feeling like I must be doing something wrong.

When will I be able to eat more than 2 to 3 bites of something?

I am about 15 months out and I have gained 6lbs. I'm so depressed I can't even begin to explain. Family problems and running around with the kids has really done a number on me. I'm frightened that the sleeve is no longer working and I will regain everything again.

So I had an abdominal ultra sound today and they found a gallstone. Will this slow my whole process of getting WLS ?

I was looking at pictures of myself just 9 months ago and saw how much weight I have gained ! I am currently 40 lbs heavier and I look totally different . I woke up in a funk ! The funny thing I thought I was super big then. I can't wait for a new life !!!

Hello, My name is Colleen. I recently had RNY surgery on Feburary 25th, 2013. I weighed in at 210lbs the day of surgery. At my largest I weighed 225. Im 5'1. All my life I have had issues with weight. At age 16 I got on birth control and I ended up gaining so much weight off of that. At 18 I was diagnosed with PCOS & HYPOTHYROIDISM. The past four years ive struggled with concieving. My body never ovulated and I had irregular cycles. On December 13th, 2012 I had my first consult with a bariatric surgeon. He told me my chances of concieving after surgery are very high. He felt I was a great canidate. Over the course of the next two months, I saw my physcologist, dietici…

Got my call today and I am approved for surgery...surgery date April 2nd I am so excited to be closer to a healthier and happier me. I also want to thank all of you that prayed,crossed fingers,eyes, and toes for me and those who shared their stories and encouragement. Can't wait to be on the flip side cheering for someone else who is starting this journey!!!

Please pray for me. Im crying...and nervous. im scared.THIS IS IT. SURGERY AT 6AM

Have anyone have had trouble with their spouse. I'm getting my surgery on April first and my wife is not happy!

So...I started a new job this past month and the insurance is FANTASTIC. My coverage will begin April 1st. 100% coverage...NO out of pocket costs. Tell me I am crazy though. I just had two amazing interviews for a job I think I will LOVE and could stay at for years. Insurance package hasn't been presented to me yet except that it is BCBS. Here's some background. I am currently employed as a homecare RN case manager. I travel up to 150 miles per day doing patient care. I make about 63,000/year. Lots of sedentary car sitting, bad food choices being made, really really don't like what I do but if I can put up with it for 6 months I can transfer out into the ER where I love …

So i was just reading and responding to another post asking about how long were you out from work. It made me think about my journey and how things work out. I had worked at my job for 10 years mostly doing Purchasing and acct. Payable At 7 years in, a manger from another dept. recruited me in to the Insurance dept. So for those last 3 i did casualty claims, workers comp, medical insurance... etc. I like the job, but didn't love it. In my process of going to doctors and having all the test done, i got approved on the first letter sent to UHC. I was so Excited to start my new life. October 30th i started my two week liquid diet. On November the 5th we left on…

Hi, I'm Janet and I finally have my surgery date!! April 24th, can't come to soon!! Anyone else having theirs in April?

I'll be 2 weeks out tomorrow and I must say today is the first day I felt normal. I was able to get down 30 oz of protein and 32 oz of water. I even at a small piece of bake chicken breast with no problem ! Today was a good day!!

WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Finally have a confirmed date!!!!! YES!!! THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS!!!!!!!!

Hey everyone! I'm new and pre surgery but I thought I'd introduce myself. I have been overweight for pretty much all of my life the highest weight being around 320. I have 3 kids and I gained with every pregnancy and never lost the weight. So I am done having kids and I'm ready to get healthy and thin! I am done with my 6 month pcp and nutritionist appts this month spam ready to get sleeved ASAP!!

Of I develop some while in the hospital, are they going to know about it before I leave?

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i have finally gotten my surgury, i finally have a lapband. i am 6 days post op, i have my operation on march 14, went in to the hospital around 331 pounds and I am already sitting at 316 pounds. I am very excited to see how this all plays out. and how quickly i lose the weight. my goal is 120 pounds off. I am about to finish up with the first week of all liquids and move on to purrese and well chewed foods. It is very new to me to not be hungery at all. most of the time. I can say that i still miss chinese food and chocolate at the moment but i cant say no to most of it. and find that i am savoring the smallest bits of food. I am very excited about this change in my …

A friend of mine got banded years ago....and she wanted me to follow suit. No way would I ever have WLS, there was no reason medically, I was healthy as a horse. I did feel down after I HAD to go shopping when I HAD to have something new. I did always feel like the biggest girl in the room, I did hate to have my picture taken....but I was healthy, I had a husband who loved me big or small. No way, hell would freeze over first. Well three years passed and my friend had lost 60 lbs and she had not died. Ok, positive things, but still. At 2 o'clock one morning, I got up to go to the bathroom and my tummy was in my lap.....right then and there, I made the decision to…

I will try to make this short and sweet! Hi to everyone.......I had the dreadful lapband done in August of 2008. I weighed 200 lbs at 5"3', tiny frame. UGH! Right?.......had great success, No probs, was 123 by March of 2010. Soon the honeymoon was OVER. Pain, burning, constant reflux, draining of Fluid gave relief, putting back in never got to right restriction again. Gained 40 lbs back in year playing around w stupid piece of plastic. Could not tolerate the reflux and constant vomiting any more as of summer 2012. Am private pay so researched and found GREAT Dr. In MX who actually refuses to do anymore bands and specializes in revision surgeries. Flew down alon…

Hello, My name is Rose and I am in preparation to have the VSG hopefully in May. Just wanted to say hello!

Hello, My name is Brittani. I'm 25 years old and I"ve lost 297 pounds. Yes, you read that correctly. 297 pounds in 1 year and 7 months! I am happier than I have ever been. Some major changes have happened in the last ~2 years. All for the better. Some happier than others, some not. I'm in the middle of a divorce. BUT, and some people may critisize me for it but I'm choosing to sharemy happiness, I am in a WONDERFUL relationship with my boyfriend. He is everything I have ever wanted and needed, and continues to amaze and surprise me with everything I've been missing in my life. I've been with him since October, and my ex-husband and I have been separated for over a year…

Hey everyone. I am currently 2 weeks post op and was wondering if anyone has any good recipes for puréed stage! Anything would help! Thanks!!

WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Finally have a confirmed date!!!!! YES!!! THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS!!!!!!!!

Its been 19 days since I was sleeved. The vets are not joking when they say the first few days are rough. I even stalled my second week. Didn't loose a pound for 9 days. I have lost about 20 pounds to date (no pre-op diet) and 10". It takes some getting used to. Sitting at dinners out watching everyone else eat. Trying to get all the protein shakes in ( cant handle protein powders) and water. Also trying to get "activity" in. I have anxiety over getting a blood clot (not overly obsessed about it but on my mind) so I try to get walking at the mall in and just did 20 minutes on the elliptical today. My hunger did not go away like some ppl say theirs did. So yes I spend a pa…

So I have been finding that throughout this whole pre. Operational phase I have been doing exceptional. Until this month. I had my normal nutritional visit but then found out I didn't get to set my date. but now all month ive been cheating my ass off no matter how much I tell myself not to eat the bad things, I do.. like a zombie at night I just eat. Idky im telling this but just needed to get it off my chest.

I am not telling many people about my band, but I still wanted to post pictures along the way, so I created a second Instagram. My user name is shell_lb follow me!