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Anybody getting their surgery on feb?? Please join me on this new great changes coming our way. Surgery date February 4th.

I had surgery 9/26/12 and idk but I feel like ive bn loseing soo slow b4 liquid diet I was 772 day of surgery I was 256 now 4 mnths post op im 220 ive staled many times almost a month at each stall :/ ive bn watching wat I consume how much n also excersizeing. If anybody out ther who can share theyre progress with me itll b greatly appreciated

So I guess I'm starting my new journey today. I had the realize band put on in August of 2008. I had put on about 100lbs in a 2 year period from 2004 - 2006 after having knee surgery. I was really struggling and had high hopes for the band. After 4 years of problems I finally had it removed along with my gall bladder in October 2012. My doctor that removed the band was a different one than the one that put it in and he is wonderful. So I meet with him today to follow-up on my October surgery and to tell him that I have made the decision to move forward with VSG....eeeekkkk scary. After my experiences with the band I am very scared to have another surgery but I need help a…

I FINALLY got my date!!! Come on February 26!! I am so ready!!!!

38 lbs down!

I live in Scotland UK and have followed all your posts for weeks appreciating all your honest stories which have been informative and crucial in preparing me for my op and a glimpse of what to expect afterwards. I am now 6 days post operative and doing very well no problems EXCEPT I do get head hunger a lot. I have a family and am back to cooking the food we used to all sit down and enjoy together but I know what the stuff tastes like and yesterday I was in such a mood all day and I am sure it was due to food depravation. Although I am on a liquid diet I cannot say I have felt full although I have felt satisfied but this fullness that is often mentioned on this forum is …

Contrary to what I'd thought before surgery, having the sleeve was NOT a breeze. I awoke with horrible nausea that took hours upon hours to get under control. I wish the anesthesiologist had listened to me when I told him I had a history of post op n/v The gas pains were far worse than any of the incisional pain. Walking did relieve most of that for me. I went home the next day around 1pm. I really wish I had a hospital bed here at home! Those side rails were a gift from God! I have a really tall bed, unfortunately. I find that lying on my sides is easier than lying on my back, but I'm unable to get comfortable no matter how I lay. I can't wait until all this …

Hello, I'm Danielle and I am one of the MANY people who need to have a revision surgery. I had my band put in in July 2009. There were many ups and downs but I landed in the 40% EWL category. I still had 90lbs to go, but after discussing it with a different bariatric surgeon... He broke the news to me: (+)65% of all Lap Bands will fail in the first 6 years, and his case load carries more then 90 revisions a year. I was relieved to hear that it wasn't "Me" who failed; it was the band that failed. You see... I have a DIRE need to lose my weight. I have no co-morbidities, however, at 32 years old I have had 2 major back surgeries. In August 2012, I had a spinal fus…

I am dying on the pre op diet! I am getting sleeved on the 22nd and have to do the pre op diet for 2 weeks. I've been having protein shake and oatmeal for breakfast, shake and raw veggies for lunch and grilled chicken and Lots of veggies for dinner. For a snack nonfat Greek yogurt or sugar free pudding or jello. I'm still hungry though! What had everyone else been having on their pre op?!

I just started getting a new pain in my stomach area. I was sleeved on Dec 26 2012. I dont know if it is acid or a problem that is worse but it is starting to get annoying. It is when I eat and between meals and it comes and goes I havent been taking my acid reducer like I am supposed to,, but not sure if that could be it. I dont have any other weird symptoms, just this!!!!

So vday is around the corner and I am super excited. I got a c new dress and heels! Last year it wasn't that exciting as I was at my highest weight. So what is everyone doing? A lot of us will be going out for dinner! What do u plan on ordering? Wearing? Doing? How is is different from last years! For me personally many things have changed a big one that I weight 70lbs less!! ❤B

So I went in for my first consult in mid January, had my psylogical evaluation the end of January. My docotors office submitted my case to insurance last Tuesday and I was approved on Wednesday! Went in today for a meeting with the LapBand coordinatier today! I have a surgery date of February 27 and I start my liquid diet tomorrow. I am so excited, yet so nervous at the same time. Can you tell me how you all survived your 2week liquid fast????

My strange addiction that should be put on tv is the fact that I like getting my stomach cut out and telling other ppl to do it. Even if their skinny. It doesn't matter what age, I even went up to a baby and explained to it that it's healthy. I even went to dog park and consulted with a shitzu. It's gotten very bad. I feel that I should be the poster child! With my cute mug.

I gotta do my two week liquid diet starting monday the 18th what protein shakes are good and reasonable?

Just wanted to say hello!

Hey everybody I m almost 7 months out my last weight nd for about a month now ive been 207 this is really discouraging me I need help someone plz help me get off this stall my doctor said I have to be 140 or less thats seem to be gettin hard. My startin weight last march was 316 nd on surgery day I was 287 so im down 109 plds. So body is trippin this is me the otha day dont mind my hair [ATTACH]9254[/ATTACH] Someone plz give me some advice plz.

Ok I'm really tired of the same things for the liquid diet after surgery ...any ideas of new liquids I can take lol

58 pounds lighter Julie

Greetings, I live in South Africa and my surgery is scheduled for 21st March 2013.

I had my surgery on Jan. 15th. I've lost 17 lbs since surgery, and 25 since starting the prep diet. It was coming off at about a lb a day and now I'm definitely in a stall! I have started a 90 day challenge at my gym and my trainer told me he is betting that I will win because of my surgery advantage... I didn't have the heart to tell him I haven't lost a single lb in a week! He is confusing me about how much I should be eating. Basically he thinks my calories should be no lower than 1000 and my protein needs to be at 120 minimum! I just laughed at him since I can barely get in 60 grams of protein and less than 600 calories. Anyone else feeling more confused after …

Hi Everyone out there! How do you look at holidays different now that you have had the sleeve? The one thing that I noticed is that we as a group of people ALWAYS celebrated ALL holidays with food—I bet if you think about it, you know I am right. For most of us food was our addiction—at least it was mine. You know with an addiction you have to give up what the addiction was—how do you give up food? We all need to eat. So for each holiday we gave ourselves permission to indulge in more food. Looking back in my past this is just what I did and with the lack of much physical activity I just kept packing on more fat on my poor body. How about you? Did you or do you s…

Hi I'm really new to all of this. I have been going through the the appointments for over a year now and I still don't have a operation date, is this normal? I have my food and nutrition education appointment next week and I have an appointment with the surgeon on March 12th. How many more appointments are there from this point? My surgeon is at kings collage hospital London, is anyone else having their operation at this hospital? Thank you for any help or advice. Jodi xx

I had my surgery on the 5th. I am dying with these hunger pains, and started shakes, which actually seem to make me sick. I had a little peanut butter today to see what happens and its like I can eat the jar. Nut says she would like me to go 2 wks just on shakes but I feel like im gonna die. Im weak sleeply and even when not thinking about food in pain. I.wake up at not in tears cause.of being so hungry. Ok, I get it my body is used to eating whenever I wanted but now I need it and cant get it. Im worried I am going givin and just.eat. Soft foods atleast. I havent weighed myself nor am I in a rush too, nut I dont wanna gain after having vsg you kno. Anyone close …

Hi all! My name is Neci and I had my sleeve done 02/07/13. When I started the process in 08/12, I was at my heightest weight of 227lbs, at 5'1.5 On the date of surgery, I weighed 209lbs. Today I weigh 205 I cannot say I'm the most optimistic person on planet right now. Got my vitamins yesterday and I am repulsed by the thought of taking those forever. Also my biggest concern and main reason I got on here is this... I was under the impression that the appetite hormone ghrelin would be gone with the 70% of my stomach they removed. I also understood it would come back after about a year, which sucked, but I came to terms with it. BUT.... It is so not gone! I totally get…

Hello all! What are the TOP 3 THINGS that you've "reeped", experienced, enjoyed, after your WLS that you DID NOT even think about pre-op? For example, you may say for #1 that "I can now bend my legs behind my head & I never thought I'd want to do that". (I couldn't think of a better example, sorry! lol!) The challenge here will be to only list 3 things, but if you just can't hold it in...go for it & list away! I can't wait to see what the responses will be. :-)

hi everyone! as made obvious by the topic, i am a new member headed down the WLS road. i'll keep it short and sweet. i've always struggled with my weight. my mother is overweight and my situation is due to learned behavior. i am actually somewhat athletic, training and competing in brazilian jiu jitsu on a top performing team. but at 34 years old losing weight isnt getting any easier. i did the low carb crash diet thing and it worked great, but the pounds came back along with some new friends... my knees and back take a lot of punishment on the mat. a recent, somewhat serious knee injury has slowed me down and made me think more about the future. it's time fo…

Martin, nice to meet you!

I need help..On Feb 27 I see the Dietitian and the Psychologist..And on March 6 I will have the EGD done.I've completed everything else.Workshops,Seminars etc..What's next?

Hi! My question is , when going out to a restaurant what do you order? When your used to ordering a regular meal, like, steak mash veggies and bread. What would u eat ? Does it make you feel uncomfortable that your family can eat a normal size meal and u may not be able to eat a quarter of the plate they serve u?

Just got my surgery date of March 13th. So excited!! This will be a long 4 weeks to wait. Thanks to all for your wonderful advice and support.

Hi! I am new here and I just got approved for surgery Feb 12, 2013! I wanted to introduce myself and am so appreciative to find this forum. about me: I have been struggling with weight since about the age of 8. I remember going to weight watchers at the age of 12. After college, I gained 40lbs in one year. I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) which doesn't help with the weight. I love to eat- I eat for all occasions- happy, sad, stress, etc.... BUT I am tired of food ruling my life! I have always lived to eat and I want to change that. I want to eat to live! I gained more weight after two kids and have been quite miserable. I have done many different diets and lifest…

B4 surgery my weight was 268.8 Surgery date 1/3/13....30 days later I'm down 30 pounds

Hello, This week I had my first appointment and after talking with the surgeon, I am leaning toward the sleeve. I'm considered a "lightweight" with a BMI of 37. I'd love to hear people's experiences with the sleeve. Thanks!

Hi. I was going to have the surgery but decided not to. I wanted to try on my own. Well now I am 20 pounds heavier. So I am going to have it now. I want this now. I want to be a healthy Mom!!!!! I am a self pay so all I have to do is lose 30 pounds and surgery is on!!!! I'm worried about losing the 30 pounds. I have never been able to lose on my own and am worried I can't lose the weight!!!!! I always get so hungry and raid the fridge.

First post. I am one week out and starting the protein shakes tomorrow. A life of fighting the ups and downs will hopefully be replaced with healthy portions and choices soon. I am scared because I have a 2 and to 6 year old....so of course this increases my anxiety. I hope by having the best surgeon in Dr. Hoehn that I am in great hands. Any words of wisdom from lower bmi (36.5) weight loss? Also on how toto speed the recovery process?

I haven't been here in a while so thought I would stop in, say HI and catch everyone up. I went in for surgery on 12/18. At the beginning of the surgery, my heart beat went out of control and I went into v-tach with my heartrate at 180 bpm. They stopped surgery, closed me up (only one incision had been made) and sent me to cath lab. Luckily, I had no blockages, plaque, disease or damage. They have no idea what happened. I was on a heart monitor for 2 weeks and that showed nothing so the cardiologist released me for surgery. I again in went in for surgery on 1/28 and it was a success this time. I have lost 12 pounds since surgery. I was on liquids until this pas…

So, I am back at home and back at work. My surgery was Jan. 10. I switch between my shakes and pureed food. Initally I was losing major weight. I haven't really been checking my weight except for maybe once week. Well, I stepped on the scale after work and it showed me 2 pounds up. I tried not to panic, took a deep breath and was down two pounds. I breathed a sigh of relief and told myself that I wasn't going to check again until a full week had passed. Well, I didn't. I checked and I was only down a pound. I know I don't take in 1,000 calories a week. I am recently sleeved. What is going on? Shouldn't I be dropping weight like mad now? Is this a dreaded stall…

Hey everyone! I'm not advertising my personal blog, but I have one that I use to talk about my LapBand journey and I was wondering if any of you have one also. I love reading other people's blogs- reading about their journey every step of the way! If you have one, would you please share it? If anyone is interested, mine is in my signature.

Ok so I'm just really discouraged.. I'm post op and I've lost a good amount of weight I don't know.. I'm just feeling down. Does anyone else feel like this post op?? X/

ok peeps let go so i got sleeved1/8/13 so yea today make me one month out per op 315 surgery day 302 and now in 281.4 but i been this weight since i was like a week post opt i eat stuff i know i should not eat but im just feeling like a failure what can i do to jumpstart my weightloss i dont even think this sleeve work [ATTACH]9128[/ATTACH]

Hey, I'm 23yrs old. And April 15 my new life will begin ! It's my first time on here, so I wanted people feedback and testimonial to the lapband. Hearing people experience will give me an idea & the positive & negative to the band. Hopefully someone out there can help !! I would really appreciate it

BEING SNOWED IN IS JUST NOT HELPING ME OUT. TRYING TO STAY FOCUSED N NOT LOOK AT MY SNACK PANTRY. WE GOT HIT HARD HERE IN CONNECTICUT ..

So I has surgery Jan 21, 2013 weighed 368 lbs and now went to doctors for check up and scale says 340 but I can't see the weight lost everyone else sees. Where does it go? Can't wait till I can have more then liquids lol

I was banded on feb 8th. I'm not looking for a miracle but so many people are talking about how well they are tolerating liquids. I'm not tolerating them much at all. It hurts to swallow. Is there anyone else like me?

Hello All, The decision to be banded came to me after my father's death. Though not weight related, my father's death made me look at my own mortality. I have been heavy all my life. You know the story..... the stigma, the teasing, the heartache, Blah, Blah, Blah. I was able to lose 120 lbs when I was in my twenties. Felt great, ran 2 miles a day, worked out and quit smoking. Got married and life changed, Instant kids, school stuff, working second shift as a nurse, moving up the administrative ladder and quit smoking the second time. I have been smoke free since 2000. The weight however crept upon me. Over the past 12 years I gain at least 10 lbs a year. This slow…

Had RNY Jan'11. A week post op I had a bowel obstruction. I've had five since then. I have a gastrostomy tube for drainage. In pain daily. Soooo regret having the surgery.

I know this is a yucky subject, but omg! I am 5 days post op and it has been torture going to the bathroom!! My doc has me on protein and clear liquids only! The protein is killing my BM's! Any suggestions??

I was banded on on feb 8th! The last few days have been kinda painful! And I find it hard to get all my fluids in mainly because I am not hungery or really thirsty! I have been up walking around and I am getting ready to head to the store!

Hello everyone. My name is Shaun and I am new to the site. I actually just joined today, 2/9/2013. I am on the 3rd day of my 7 day fast at the moment, and it hasn't been as challenging as I thought it would be. My surgery is approaching and I am nervous and excited at the same time. I debated having this surgery many times and attempted to lose weight on my own. I would lose and gain and gain and lose. Several of my co-workers had their surgeries performed by Dr. David Kim and I am now following suit. Once I figure out exactly how this site works, I am sure it will be a great tool for me. I am sending well wishes to everyone!!

I can't believe it's almost here. I have done the best I could with the pre-op shakes. I feel like a failure almost because I couldn't drink as many as recommended. A week and a half in I had to swap over to sugar free Carnation Instant Breakfast because the meer sight of the Bariatric Advantage shakes made my mouth salivate in preparation for vomiting. I am so ready to get it over with. I don't even feel anxious or scared. That may change when I'm stripped down to nothing but a gown lying on the stretcher waiting. All I can say is viva la Versed! I was told in pre-op that I had to stay in the hospital gown the first day. Good luck with that happening. I don't c…