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Bummed out today:( had to have some fluid taken out because I spent 3 months throwing up and now I have put on 8 lbs... I didn't realize how much I wasn't able to eat and now that I am looser that's all I want to do:(

I had my psych eval today. This was the last appointment then they submit it all to my insurance. They said about 72 hours for review once they receive it. Is it normal to be so nervous? My surgeon said everything looks fine, shouldn't be an issue but I'm so anxious. I feel like I've got so much that I want to do but I still need to wait for the authorization. I'm just impatient I guess. I'll let you know as soon as I hear something. Here's to hoping I don't drive myself crazy.

Hi everyone! I have waited almost a year for this to come full circle. Just one more day and I will start a new chapter of my life : ) I am lucky to have a loving and supportive husband thru all of this. He's always told me I am beautiful no matter what. He's a keeper. I am tired of being tired. I am tired of missing out on all the rides at Busch Gardens for the last four years because I don't fit and don't want to be embarrassed by trying to fit. My goal is to be healthy and happy and ride that dang new roller coaster by the end of the year : ) I am scared I will fail. There is no room to fail yet the thought is there. One day at a time. Right : )

hello everyone hope all is well in there journey and to the new comers hope all is well with your journey to come..today i am 3 months post op and i feel great.. i am 45 lb down almost halfway to my goal of a 100lbs. i started this journey at 304, i wasnt really focus on weight lost because i just wanted to get healthy, i was borderline diabetic, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, now everything is great,, no machine , bp is great and no longer borderline diabetes.. yeyee for me. i choose not to tell people about my decision just because i didnt want to hear the negative opinion of others or people thinking i went the easy way out by getting the wls and i just want to sc…

Having read everything I could get my hands on to about RNY I have come across a books called Weight Loss Surgery for dummy's & Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummy's . Out of all I have read I find these two most helpfull. And as close to what my doctor prescribes . May be others starting their Journy may want to read the first one and the cookbook well can't wait to try some of the recipes in it. Just my Opinion.

Hey peeps!! Just found this site and phone app! I am set to have my surgery on 7/24/2012. Currently 6'1 and weigh 320. I started my pre-op diet on 7/17/2012 and at that time I was 333lbs. I'm super nervous, I have all my vitamins and protein powder but I still feel ill-prepared. During this liquid diet I have been so tempted to eat something. My favorite things to watch on tv is always on the food network and I been watching it constantly just thinking about the foods I will not be able to have anymore. It's been depressing me A lot. I'm scared of something happening during the surgery, I have two little girls and the last thing I want to do is leave them without a fath…

Hello. I had my surgery on July 26 and was doing great up until this morning. I was takin one oxy at night for a bit of pain but this morning I woke up and have had horrible burning pain at the port incision. Yesterday I was very hungry- pms I think- and couldn't stop eating yogurt and pudding till 12am at night. Do you think it's related? It hurts most when I stand up or move or bend but not sitting still. I just called my doctor after 5 hours of pain and 2 oxys later. Any ideas??

I was having the WORST day at work today, then right in the middle of it, I receive a phone call from my bariatric doc's office. It's the lady who checks off all of the insurance requirements wondering why I missed my appointment on July 31st for my H.Pylori test, Upper GI and chest xray. I tell her, "I didn't. I was there and I had those tests done". Except for the chest xray which I had the tech at my office shoot me and I faxed the results over to them on July 20th. Well, it shows that I cancelled that appt, so I must not have been there and they have no results. WHY OH WHY do people argue? I tell her again, YES I WAS THERE ON JULY 31st and I DID HAVE MY TESTING DONE! …

Has anyone had experience with this surgeon with NY Bariatric Group? Thank you!

I'm new to the site and should be getting my surgery date tomorrow. Getting nervous. Mostly I'm worried that this 100lbs is a medication issue and after all this I still won't lose anything. I've been working with a dietician since May with no results. ( like 3 lbs). Anyway, it's nice to see that I'm not alone. And I've gotten some insight regarding possible post op issues. So, thank you all. I look forward to this journey with you!

I'm seeing my surgeon for pre-op consult. We're going to set a date for the surgery (hoping for the week of the 20th, but will take sooner if offered!) Just so excited, scared, relieved, inquisitive, determined....*sigh* I could probably go on for days. I'm just ready. I'm ready for this weight to be taken off of my shoulders...figuratively and literally. I can't wait to be sitting on the losers' bench with all of you post-op'ers.

Just looking for all the support i can get in Alpena Mich. area in the lap band area.

Really can't believe my surgery is on the 15! The day after my boyfriends BDay omg! I'm excited, nervous, anxious, and a whole bunch of other words I don't feel like typing lol I waited 2 freaking years for this and I think I'm more nervous about being "too skinny" than the actual surgery. I've been this size for as long as I can remember and for me to loose so much weight is kinda like loosing my identity everyone know me as "big & sexy" or "the cute chunky girl" I feel like I'm finally starting to "embrace the fatness" lol to just loose it all. I keep tryna imagine myself thin and it's kinda hard for me to grasp! Me? "Thin"? idk if I'd be able to handle all the new…

I had my surgery a week ago. I am feeling so weak and fatigued. Is this normal for all of you who are further out from the surgery? I am also already down 14 pounds I went In to surgery weighing 215 and a week later i am at 201. Is 14 pounds in one week abnormal???

Well I think I'm almost there. Completed my doctors apts, NUT and psyc eval. Now waiting on insurance approval and surgery date. Most likely will be sleeves middle to end of sept. I can hardly wait! So ready for this new chapter!

So the horrible lady at my dr's office that was such a bit** yesterday called me late this afternoon and said that she had not received the approval from Tricare but was going to go ahead and make the appointments for my preop class tomorrow at 830am, and I see the dr and go to hospital on friday at 130pm for preop test etc. Now...remember this is the same lady that raked me out just yesterday because I asked if she could make these appointments since she only had to submit the actual surgery date to Tricare for approval (they told her that was ALL they needed) and she said NO and yelled at me and got in to a huge issue with me... Now today she set all the appointments …

Havent had my RNY surgery yet im waiting on my doc to refer me. She was supposed to 2 months ago and i havent heard anything yet! Sooo anxous and ready to start my journey!! Im currently at 350 lbs i think and im 5'9 20 years old i went to a seminar that said the younger you are the less extra skin ill have. My dad had this done like 7 years ago also. I was going to do the lap band but i need to loose way more then 80 lbs lol i keep 90% of my lovely weight in my belly as shown below. all i can say is im soooo ready for this! Im too young to miss out on all the fun!!

First appointment to the dr after surgery - 12 lbs! Yay

Hi all: I live in NY State, I'm 5'1", and weigh just under 200 pounds. I've battled weight my whole life, and in the last couple of years -- surprise, surprise -- I just can't lose, but I can gain at the drop of a hat. I am looking into Lap Band surgery that I can afford, since I have no insurance and am not eligible for Care Credit because of a bankruptcy a couple of years ago. Looking for a good package deal. Found the Tijuana doctors first, but I still have all those fears about going to Mexico for surgery. I'm sure there have been 1000s of great experiences, but of course, the press has always focused on the failures. I also found Dr. Weaver in Denver, who of…

My name is Jose. I am 55, living in the San Francisco Bay area. I am new to the site. I have been reading some of the postings here. they have been very helpful. I had my surgery last Oct, 2011. I My weight started at 242lbs, I am diabetic (not on insulin, just taking a lot of pills). I have been losing weight - am down to 210lbs. I was reading posts here that some have lost 50-100 lbs within a year and others that had band done years ago and only lost a few lbs. I was wondering what makes each one different, no exercise/over exercise, eating right foods/not eating right foods. I am still getting adjustments(fills) every two to four weeks. Dr. states he is still loo…

I had 1st surgery (gastric bypass) on Wednesday July 25th. Felt better than I ever felt and went home early on the 26th. Woke up on the 27th vomiting blood. Took 3 hrs to get back to hospital and back to my surgeon. Bowel had flipped at the "Y" connection and caused a bowel obstruction. Went back to surgery for repair. Morning after 2nd surgery was doing a little better but then it went downhill from there. By that evening was still vomiting and in a lot of pain only to find out that the bowels had flipped again. Back to the OR for the 3rd surgery in 4 days. They opened this time to find out the connection wasn't long enough. Every time I would stand up to walk it would…

My husband and I are having ours done together this summer.I am waiting 2 Weeks after his surgery to do mine. Hoping that will give him enough time to heal enough to help me post op. Any other couples that have done it together? Suggestions?

I my name is Doris. I have been banded for 2 years. Have been having very bad leg and food cramps at night, for about 2 weeks now. I was wondering if this could be due to something I am not getting in my diet. Has anyone had that problem. I am 72 and have not lost near as much weight as I would like to. About 35 lbs lost. Not sure what I am doing wrong. Please advise.

I REALLY DOO LOVE HOW WE ALL HAVE POSITIVE VIBES AND ENCOURAGING WORDS!! THATS EXACTLYYYY WHAT I NEED SINCE I DONT HAVE THE SUPPORT I WISH I HAD... I HOPE I DO WELL POST OP AND CONTINUE HEARING THOSE AWESOME UPDATES... I AM FOLLIWING THRU MY SURGERY (aug 15th) HOWEVER, IT'S VERY SURREAL AND OVERWHELMING TO KNOW THAT MY LIFE WONT EVER BE THE SAME! AHHH SO SCARY JUST TALKING BOUT IT!! NEWHO--- KEEP THEM POSITIVE COMMENTS AND VIBES!! Much love

Hi everyone. I'm Shannon, I've actually been banded since May 13, 2009. I started out great with the weight loss and now I've been at a plateau for the last 2.5 years! Luckily I haven't gained any weight back though. I recently went for a fill and had a different person that I had never met before and he made a world of difference from all the other fills I had. He gave me tips and suggestions and had some insight for me, rather than just giving me a fill and leaving me on my own to do this like the past providers have done. I hope to connect with others here and be a support as well have have others support me As well.

Hello... my name is Rhonda and I am a 38 yr old lady from NW Pennsylvania. I live with my boyfriend and have a 13 yr old son. WLS was always in the back of my mind, but the ignition point was my gall bladder crapping out in late Feb of this year. My doc wasn't the general surgeon I had requested, but rather his partner. They say things happen for a reason & my finding Dr. Kalim this was def divine intervention. Yes, it's his business, but he was very tactful in addressing my weight even before I had my lap chole. Upon my post op from the lap chole, Dr. Kalim again mentioned my WLS options. I have to tell you, I work at the same hospital and the bariatric pro…

SO I JUST FOUND OUT IM HAVING SURGERY AUGUST 15th IM SO SCARED, MY MIND'S TRYING TO TALK ME OUT OF IT. IM EXCITED BUT AM FILLED WITH ANXIETY IS THERE ANY THING I CAN DO TO HELP. & I KNOW YOUR SUCCESS STORYS WILL HELP ME TOO!!

Hello my name is Lindsey, I'm 20 years old and 389 pounds. I have GERD, Hypertenision, anemia, depression, possibly POS& gollstones and diabieties. I would like to know if anyones who has medicaid how the process was. did you have to do a preop diet? who did your surgery how long in the hospital

After researching and wishing for nearly four years, I am finally going to a seminar. Yes, first actual one. Why? I don't like public. I don't feel comfortable outside my home. Yes, being overweight has turned me a bit agoraphobic. My insurance has a clause in it that specifically says NO BARIATRICS!! So that sucks but I am still going through with it. I like the sleeve better than the band for all the same reasons others have mentioned. I am going to just travel a few hours away for my surgery. Just scared of the tests leading up to it all. I don't have any other conditions (besides being too big) so I don't see a problem. I just see it as a hurdle in my way. When …

Well I am finishing up my stress test today. I had issues with my EKG do they ordered a few more test. I had a nuclear stress test and it was the worst thing I have experienced in my life. Now I hope all tests come back so they clear I'm pretty nervous

I am scheduled to have my gastric sleeve on August 27th in TJ with Dr. Lopez. Has anyone used him? I would welcome any comments.

Hello! I am new here so let me give a little background... I am 35 years old, have been a type 1 diabetic for 25 years, and I use the OmniPod insulin "pump". I was just banded on the 22nd of May, so now I am 4 days post-op. As far as feeling frustrated and somewhat out of control; I think the info I was given by my surgeon is causing the majority of these feelings. I have quite a few handouts that list do's and don't's and have sample meal plans. I have also called their office a few times to make sure I am "doin' it right". I think because I haven't really been given or recieved any concrete answers it is causing me to be overwhelmed. I think I must have a significant a…

How morbid were your thoughts leading up to your surgery? Now that I'm 14 day away I think of it consistently try not to but of corse my mind always comes back to my new life. I am also trying really hard not to think the worst or the bad but their is a chance. I know the percentage is so low now but think that i may not waking up from surgery makes me think I am selfish for wanting this

Any of you had the bypass after having the sleeve?

Hello Well I have finally decided to go for the Lap Band ( yeah me) I have been comparing the Lap band and the bypass and pretty much decided the lap band. So I have officially started my journey. I met my surgeon and he called and verified my insurance benefits, the only thing Im worried about is if I have to be on a supervised diet for 6 months because that’s one of the requirements ( Im hoping there is a way around that). I have to go visit my PCP to get the "ok" from her which I think will be no problem then on to my prerequisites for the lap band surgery which involves the pysch eval, etc. Im so ready for this weight loss tool because I have been on every diet you…

hey guys my name is andres and I had th GS done in September of 2009. My start weight number was 474. I have lost a total of 127 pounds since then but now I am at a plateau. and I am walking everyday and eating less to get to my future weight loss goal which is 150.

I am 52, off all meds, overall well considering I have gained weight. Surgery wt. 353 3/2003, lowest in 2005 200 and curently 253. I was at 263 two and half weeks ago. Started changing eating and exercising. If I would have dont that from the beginning I would not be in this situation. I am having a total hip replacement next month and tryint to have 25 lbs off. I have 15 more to go before my surgery. I would like to get down to 185-190 as my goal. My bloodwork has always been good since beginning to date. I did not exercise after surgery and after 2 yrs starting drinking diet cokes and eating sweets. I dumped on and off the first 7 years. I have not really du…

Hello all, My name is Raulena, and I am currently 11.5 weeks post surgery, total of 37 pounds lost since surgery, and 56 pounds total. I joined this forum with (to be honest) a little skeptial of an attitude. Just don't want to scare anyone Well, hope I can help some ppl with this process, and make some new friends in the same process as me.

Hi, I've been around for a few days. Figured out as much as I could without help, but I still don't understand how to #1) add friends? and #2) choose a before pic? I'm sure these must be posted somewhere, but I haven't stumbled across them anywhere yet.

I I just had gastric sleeve surgery 6days ago and just got off the liquid loritab yesterday. 2days ago I started feeling a burning sensation just left and below my belly button. I wasent sure if I've always had this pain and it was covered up with the medicine and if this is something to be concerned about? Hv any of u experienced this?

Hello everyone! I'm new to Lapband Talk and have not publicly discussed my band with anyone other than close friends. I struggled with having a not so good Surgeon, who cared less whether I hit my goal weight on target. Instead, he decieved me into choosing a lapband over Gastric Bypass and was reluctant to give me fills. This led to depression, feelings of being a failure in everyones eyes and me starrting back on appetite suppresants. It was not until I began to start over "cold turkey ", with exercising, dieting and getting the courage to hire another bariatric surgeon did I began to lose weight. I have had 3 fills, 1 unfill and now waiting to get another fill. I love …

Hi, I'm Fawn and new to these boards. I was looking for apps to put on my cell and found this. Anyone have any other app suggestions? Anyways, has anyone had the experience of not being hungry, or not being able to distinguish if they are hungry or not? Mostly I have popsicles, I am counting the days I won't be on a liquid diet anymore....8 days.

I discovered this site a day or two before my procedure. What took me so long? Since then it's been a tremendous resource. Sincere thanks to all that take time to share on this site. I've put a short version of my experience on my blog: Water? That's a challenge for me so far. Lastly, things I miss - being able to chug water when I am thirsty and toast with my egg. Crazy huh? Those that have been at this a while - what do you miss the most?

Hi Everyone I'm Mary and Have Such An Extensive Yo Yo Weight Loss Life Spanning From Age 13 To Well Hmm I Forget★ haha Let's Just Say I Am A Mom Of 4 Adult Kids 33-25 Was 22 With 1st And 29 With Last And All C*sections With 1st 2 being 10 months apart. Was And Still Swear By WW For Normal People. I Always Lost A Good 150 On That A Year And Nutri System-Yup-Good For 150 A Year Ya Know When I Would ALWAYS GAIN IT ALL BACK Then WW Again Well You Get The Picture! My All Time High 350lbs I am 5'2 Had Lap Band Installed January 2010 Only To Be Emergency Removed July 2011 Due To Severe Complications From That Approach And A lot Stemmed From The Action Of Vomiting.. Please, Guys…

Hello everyone I'm new to this forum and so far I have enjoyed reading ya posts. My name is Julissa, I'm a 39 type2 uncontrolled diabetic, wife and mother of 2 girl. I had looked into have WLS 2 years ago, when I was only on diabetic pills and then missed one Dr appt and I didn't want to start the 6 month process again so i stop going???’. Today I'm still on diabetic pills and insuli. now I have new insurance and only have a 4 month process and in half way there. So with all that I should be looking at a late September October surgical date. ???ƒ Thanks for all the support in advance.........

Hi I am getting nervous..I am 3 wks away from surgery 0829.. For the last 3-4 wks I have started a modified (lol) high protein low carb diet. I start my 3 wk diet tomorry. 2 wks of the high protein low carb, 3rd week is the dreaded liquid diet. I do really good at work but not so well at home. Any tips of how to be more strict on my diet at home?

HI!! I've been following this site for a few months, since I've started on my Sleeve quest. I am down to my Psych eval appointment on Thursdy 8/9 and then it goes in to my insurance for approval. I figured to start on with my new journey, that included meeting new friends... and what better friends than ones that have been through all the obstacles you are trying to conquer. You guys are all role models and show the beginners (me included) that this may be a difficut journey but with the right tools you can do it!! NO EXCUSES! Thank you!!

Hi Everyone, I'm Fiona and I live in Europe. I'm from the U.S. but relocated years ago after meeting my husband while on vacation. I'm 44 and, well, fat. I started seriously looking into having wls early this year, then with referrals and waiting to hear from insurance, I'm looking at having the procedure before the end of the year. I'm crazy-nervous, but not exactly about the surgery itself--more about life-after-surgery. A few years ago, my gall bladder had to be removed and because it was so deteriorated, it had to be done via open surgery. So, I'm thinking that after all of that, simply removing part of my stomach should be like a piece of cake--or sugar free…

You have to have support with this surgery!!!

When you have the bypass do you have a drin and when is it taken out and does it hart when they do.