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5 weeks and just had my first fill, I'm at 3cc in my 10 cc band!!! Every time I eat I get a horrible pain in my lower abdomen, after fill yesterday it was on both sides!!! will this pain go away cause I've had ever since surgery day!!!

Hi everyone. What a great place to come to share stories and get advice. I am one week 3 days post op. I have a question for everyone. I had nausea really bad the first few days. I mean, I couldn't even drink 15ml of liquid lortab that they were trying to give me for pain. I'd gag so hard and had the dry heaves. I know, TMI. But it was horrible. Now, I don't have the nausea as much, but as soon as I put anything in my mouth, which is liquids now, or pudding, etc., I get really nauseated. Has anyone experienced this? I called the nurse and should be getting a call back soon.

Im really considering the gastric sleeve !!! I am 5"4 23 years old i have a 2 year old and iv struggled with weight all my life but now I'm at at my heaviest !!! I dont know what to do !!! No one in my fam agrees with my decision and that make me sad because if something would go wrong ththere

Is that normal?i sweat easilly,i feel hot ,lil tired,

Hi everyone! I am 3 weeks out today. So far I have healed fine and feel good about my decision. I have my wtf was I thinking moments, ex: when I ate or drank a little too fast. I know though that I am just at the beginning of this process and it will get easier. I am glad to have found this site and look forward to talking with you and learning from everyone.

This may be too much information, but I've noticed that my BMs are considerably smellier than they were pre-surgery, not that it ever smelled like roses. Is this due to the surgery, or is it because of all the protein I'm taking in?

All that waiting, and finally surgery arrived. I'm four days out, tired of clear liquids, feeling great, and having little pain.

Hello, my name is Rachel n I just had surgery on the 15 th..has anyone suffered from spasms? How long do they last? How do you get in all the water in one day?! I can only drink 2 bottles so far...

I have so many fears. First of all my marriage is a bit rocky right now mainly because I have been so mean to my husband for so long due to the fact that I am angry with myself. I've been stuck in this horrible body for far too long it is cause pain for myself and others I'm worried it after the surgery when I get my new body that I may lose my husband at the same time not because I am trying to leave him but because he is been so resentful towards me for far too long and I have allowed him to deal with this pain on his own instead of doing something about it. I want to tell him the same story over and over again that everything will be fine I will change and you have not…

Hey,.its been a while since I've been in here but I just scheduled my surgery date yesterday for October 30th!!!! Anyone had surgery this month? What were the results as of now? How are you feeling? Wish me luck!

After looking at all the best times to have the surgery done I decided to try to get sleeved dec 26th. Thats right so my 14 day optifast diet starts before that. I hope I dont loose it between the holiday parties and cookie baking. But I am dedicated and know its worth it Any advice though? I really dont want to just skip out on the holidays this year! But I dont want to be overly irritated either

I have so many fears. First of all my marriage is a bit rocky right now mainly because I have been so mean to my husband for so long due to the fact that I am angry with myself. I've been stuck in this horrible body for far too long it is cause pain for myself and others I'm worried it after the surgery when I get my new body that I may lose my husband at the same time not because I am trying to leave him but because he is been so resentful towards me for far too long and I have allowed him to deal with this pain on his own instead of doing something about it. I want to tell him the same story over and over again that everything will be fine I will change and you have not…

Yeahh,i been feeling much better,i can move with no problem,no side effects,i loose in 7 days 13 pounds already woop woop.today my doctor takes me the stapples and possibly they change my diet ,im crossing my fingers lol cant wait to eat mash potatoes lol ,the good thing i dont feel hungry but ofcouse following my eathing scheduale rutine,

I'm going back in forth about having the Lapband System done. I have gallstones at the age of 27 and because I'm over 300lbs they won't take my gallbladder. My surgeon suggested the Lapband. I'm really nervous and scared and don't know what to do at this point. I'm having bad back pain and sick all the time from the gallstones. I would like to hear some of the pros and cons of having this done. Thanks so much for everyones input.

Well it's the night before and I'm laying here in bed just thinking. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. I'm thankful for all of you on here and also my super supportive sister and close friends. My sister- she is my best friend and even though she loves me for who I am she realizes that her baby sister has suffered long enough with obesity and this is my way out! It won't be easy but it will be worth it! She has supporte

I had a very busy day today not time to really think so now my day is done and I'm laying here thinking. I go for the last part of my phsyic eval tomorrow I not worried I think I will pass it. Nov 12 is my last appt befor we send every thing in for approval. We do everything they tell us to do jump threw ever hoop they put in place (and its worth it) but at the end of the day they can still say NO. This is really nagging at me. I have high blood pressure had a mild heart attack in July hurt my back 3yrs ago now I walk with a walker. SMH I need my life back and they hold all the card.

Seem to be struggling today, but I know I can do it! Only 9 more days till my surgery!

I am 7months out...the the past few day ive been getting alot of gas coming back up on a regular basis. I have not had this problem before. Im I doung something wrong? Thanks!!!

Hey guys! I'm 6 months out and down 90lbs, but I'm freaking out because lately I feel more hungry more often and like I can eat more. Although I eat healthy 95% of the time I feel like I've hit a stall and don't know why I don't really get that full feeling really or why I get hungry so fast after eating. Help!!!!

Hello everyone. I'll get straight to the point, I never wanted a bypass but i got a botched gastric sleeve surgery and was unable to eat and drink for nearly 3 months. My only option to was having a gastric bypass-it was a necessary revision surgery if I ever wanted to eat or drink again. I'm nearly three weeks out and having a very hard time. I was eating ok two weeks out then all of a sudden i started becoming nauseous and losing my appetite. I have a Gtube and a jp drain tube in-jp comes out Wednesday thank God. I'm having a hard time adjusting to the fact some things I'll never be able to eat again. It saddens me. I would really love to meet someone in the Toledo or M…

Hi Everyone. I am new to this site, and thought it would be nice to introduce myself. My name is Marisol. I am a 37 year old latina from sunny San Diego but currently live in Los Angeles. I am a wife, a mommy, and a craftster. I am 12 days away from having a VSG through Kaiser West LA. My Surgeon will be Dr. Benjamin Kim With the day rapidly approaching the emotions are high and all over the place but I am looking forward to the start of a new and healthier life. Looking forward to getting to know all of y'all. Thanks!

Has anyone went thru blue cross/blue shield federal insurance for their surgery?

Just joined this forum today. I am a 49 yr old female in Tennessee who has been overweight for 40 years. I am married with two boys and my whole family is very supportive of my decision to lose weight. I will have my sleeve surgery in 8 days at Vanderbilt. I am 5'2" and my starting weight was 327 - I currently weigh 289. I would love to be in the 130-140 range. The entire process has been very smooth because Vanderbilt is extemely organized with support groups, packets of information and capabilities to email your doctor with questions. I started the process in June and my insurance companye required me to lose 10% - this was the hardest part. However, I found that…

Oct 16th is my surgery date but have this cold I cannot kick, I don't want my surgery delayed Amy suggestions?

So happy and scared the same time!

I'm going to attend my seminar in Jan 2013. I weigh 250 pds. Have been dieting and changed my life style, nothing works. I have BCN Advantage Ins. My older sister had the sleeve done last summer. Does anyone know if you still have to go through a 6 mo diet plan in order to get the surgery? My sister had Hap and did not have to go through that. With my other insurance I had to go to weight loss clinic for 6 mo. And they refused to pay for the surgery because I fell short 3 pounds. I lost 48 pds. Now I have gained half of it back. I need help.

Just curious if anybody else has lost there weight as rapid as i have? I've lost 165lbs in 8 months.I started at 381lbs and my goal weight is 200lbs.I'm 5ft 8 and my Bmi was 59.9 and now its a 33.8.

As of today I have lost 103 pounds!!! That's a whole person off my body!! I feel great!!

yes, its true! i was sleeved december 20th, 2011. i went through hell and back. starting weight: 273lbs. starting bmi: 51.6 (extremely obese) jeans: 18-22. todays weight: 156lbs. todays bmi: 29.5 (overweight) jeans: 4-8. my ultimate goal is 135lbs. since im 156lbs, my goals are: 155lbs. 149lbs. 145lbs. 139lbs. 135lbs. this keeps me going and keeps me feeling accomplished! even though, every pound feels like a victory at this point!!! after my experience with my leak, would i have this surgery again if i had to? F*** NO! but am i happy that im sleeved and healthy? YES! for those who are wondering about my leak... heres the story!! i was sleev…

Any dr yadegar patients out there?

They had me down as lap Band uugh

I was diagnosed with Celiac's Disease in 2002. (Allergy to Wheat and the Gluten in Wheat, Oats, Barley, and Rye). I am wondering if anyone else is a Celiac that has had the Sleeve ?? Anything to watch out for? My sleeve operation is scheduled for Oct 9, 2012. Would appreciate any info in advance.

Calling all sleevers or potential sleevers who were sleeved or who live in Europe. I just started a group called European Sleevers. Please join in and let's talk about kilos and metric measure and any special challenges or opportunities that we have here verses the US. (We don't have to worry about costco sized packages here!). But I also think there are fewer people with weight problems here too. And, then there's the little privately owned restaurants that look at you funny if you want to split a dish and look hurt when you eat so little! Please join in if you have a European connection. Tell us where you were sleeved and where you live and little about your story. I j…

Get banded in Mexico on November 1 st. So excited and nervous

Today took some jeans back to exchange them for some smaller waist. I was in a 34 in waist so I decided I would get some 32 in waist and I would shrink into them but to my surprise I was able to wear them already. I feel so great I started my journey 3 months last Sunday started at a waistline of 46 inch + since I refused to buy bigger waist pants. Today 3 months later I am down to 190 pounds from 280 I had set my personal goal of 180 before changing it to 165-170 I am almost at goal I am so happy. I Delos much better no longer taking blood pressure meds ,and BP is down to normal

Hi all!! So.. I am nervous excited scared anxious all at the same time. I am currently doing my pre op diet day 7 and I have lost 6 pounds so far. I am 28 y/o female, wife and mom of three boys (all under 6). I was born in Mexico but have lived in Houston since I was 2. I stay busy with my boys and work, but I hope to meet people on this path and even some locally too and ecourage and motivate each other!

I am 34 years old, and have been over weight my whole life. I am so ready for this wonderful change. I just had my first meeting and my couciling meeting. I have my first surgeon visit at the end of November. I am on my way! Wish me luck

Hi.. I'm 50 years old and have been over weight for 48 of them.... I am going to be a new grandmother in April 2013 and just want to be around to watch my grandchild grow up. I am in meeting stage, with therapist, dr, etc.... Hoping that I will be having my surgery the end of December. Happy New Year to me.... :) Any feed back would be welcome. Anyone at the same stage as I am. Your thoughts and concerns? Thanks Belinda

Hi Everyone....Got my surgery date...October 25th. Next Thursday! :-) So excited....but also nervous and apprehensive.

Hi all. I'm scheduled for the lap band at the end if the month. I'm very excited but the pre-op diet is killing me and these headaches are unbearable! Is this normal?

Hello everyone. I just wanted to share an update after surgery on Aug 8th. So far I have lost 103 Lbs. Friday my Dr. told me that I've set a new record for weight lost with his patients and that at this pace I should reach my goal before the end of the year! Started at 324 lbs. and of this morning I weight 221 lbs. My goal is 180 lbs. The lab results, after 2 months, show that all my numbers are back to normal. I no longer have a fatty liver which I was told that would turn into cirrhosis if I didn't take care of it. High blood pressure is gone and cholesterol levels back to normal. In regards to clothes, went from 46 pants to 36 and neck from 20 1/2 to 17. …

Hi All, I'm Lei. I'm new to the board. Obviously And new to the bariatric surgery program at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania. I haven't been green lighted yet, just attended my first class and have made the decision to go forward with the vertical gastric sleeve a few days before the class. Don't get me wrong, it's not like I made the decision over night (I suspect, not a lot of us have!). I've been struggling with my weight my whole life, for the most part and have been considering surgery as an intervention for the past 6 years. I guess you could say the "straw that broke the camel's back" was my recent trip to Europe. I was boarding a plane from Dubli…

I have been in 7 countries in the past year and have lost 83 lbs and reached my goal weight. I posted the TOP TEN things that were the biggest parts of my journey on today's blog; plus two passport photos taken a year apart...even if you don't read the blog, these photos say it all! I wanted to thank Alex and all the people on the VST forum who have followed my year long journey on www.queenofcrop.com; you have been an inspiration to me every step of the way! Mahalo, thank you, Dankuwel, etc....

Hello My fellows soon to be skinnies ---I was sleeved on September 7th, 2012 and I was never scared to go in for surgery, I knew I always wanted the surgery for multiple purposes...after highschool of 2008, I was really letting myself go... I worked fulltime and college fulltime as well and I really could make it to the gym or I would make excuses onto going. A few months ago, I had quot my job to go intern in my field of work, but there aren't any health benefits so I was left without insurance, I worried... and on april of this year, I got anthem blue cross and within 4 months of having health insurance, I got my surgery date! am I lucky or what!? :-D I am now offi…

This Thursday I meet with my Dr... And hope he gives me a surgery date- Wish me luck!!!! PS: I am so glad that I found this forum... The stories I have read are so very helpful and inspiring

So tomorrow am 8 weeks post op. I celebrated this today by hitting my first 50 lbs loss :-) Started at 352, today 302 Still 140 lbs to go, but am positive things will be good. Super Excited Sent from my Galaxy S III using RNYTalk

62lbs down and feeling great

Could I add you on facebook so I can have personal Sleeve buddies! Makeda Hailey.

Hey y'all, I have UHC choice plus, but my plan requires that I go through Optimum Health for approval. I was just wondering if anyone else has experience dealing with them? They sent me a lot of different forms and requirements, all seem to be pretty much in line with what my surgeon had me do - letter of medical necessity from my md, psych eval, etc. I'm hoping someone who dealt with them can advise me on what exactly they're looking for as far as the medically supervised diet. The form says I can use weight watchers and submit proof of participation, but also have to see my doctor at least twice during. The form for my doctor to fill out just has lines for them to dat…

I got approved and my surgery is on the 26th and my husband doesn't think I should have it but I on the other hand think I do.... What should I do?! Stress