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Have my first Dr. appointment July 30 Already had my first nutritional appointment And my first support group meeting is July 11 And have just started my 6 month diet But am exited and ready.

Meet with my sergon on the 26th of July! So excited and can not wait to start my new life!

I was sleeved on 5/30. I am still at the hospital...surgery was fine until i got in the room...got a x ray and it showed no leaks..i kept vomiting every ten minutes it seemed like. The doctor decided the next day on saturday to see what was causing me to continue vomoiting...i had chest pains that felt like gas was being stuck inside..when i woke up i had a feeding tube down my throat continue out of my nose...i just started crying because it was so uncomfortable. With the help of God i made i thru the night I got in the shower and even took morning wall down the hall i sat on my bed and began chocking and gagging on the feeding...it had to be pulled out...im now worr…

I was looking forward to getting the surgery than my doc told me I have to be on a strict and monitored diet for 8 months to a year before I can get the surgery. I'm a little discouraged....

I am scheduled for.surgery on july 2nd a week from monday and am freaking out. I am personally scared Sh!?less. I am not sure why all of a sudden i am worried.of the unknown. Will i make it off the table? Is this the rightthing to do? Is this selfish of.me to put myself first by doing this.surgery insteadof spending the two weeks vacation doing something with my family. Then it kicks in if i want to be around for my family I NEED TO DO THIS. i am 365 pounds and am 35 on the 28thof this month. I know ineed to but is it the right time. I have high blood pressure diabetes and high cholesterol.the preop check up went great they said i have a heartof a bull but i have the cour…

I was banded on June 25th. I was excited about being banded but since having the procedure must of my excitement has died. Now there's just a lot of fear. All of the "what ifs" are taking over and the constant thought is what if I don't lose the weight or what if I do and I hate my new body because of loose skin. Sheesh. I wanna be positive but it's still a struggle. I had so many bad habits before surgery and they don't just go away with the band. Although I know I can't eat certain things I still crave them. I'm a sweet lover so I'm going through withdrawal in a sense. I just don't know. I'm in search a weird space emotionally and this just isn't what I expected after s…

Band date 06/26/12 Just survived a week on liquids. Now ready to start mushy but doc recommended stay away from cream Soups...too high in Varna. So now what do I east??? Should I ficus on getting in my Protein? How do I get mushy protein other than in my shakes?? ZGB<br />Sent from mobile using LapBandTalk<br />Http://fabtofit.Blogspot.com

I am new here. I had my first visit with my surgeon yesterday and have most of my labs scheduled for Saturday. I am excited, though not everything is in place yet or official so far so good. I was concerened about hitting my weight to qualify but with heavy clothes and drinking a ton of water right before my appointment my BMI was above target at 37 at the doctor I weighed in at 230 but this morning I weighed 221. I was sure that it was going to take many months for this process to get started and that discourged me a little, but my doctor says that he thinks I will be banded in September which is fantastic! Is there anything I can do to expedite the process from those th…

I am new here. I had my first visit with my surgeon yesterday and have most of my labs scheduled for Saturday. I am excited, though not everything is in place yet or official so far so good. I was concerened about hitting my weight to qualify but with heavy clothes and drinking a ton of water right before my appointment my BMI was above target at 37 at the doctor I weighed in at 230 but this morning I weighed 221. I was sure that it was going to take many months for this process to get started and that discourged me a little, but my doctor says that he thinks I will be banded in September which is fantastic! Is there anything I can do to expedite the process from those th…

Hi my name is Staci and I've been overweight for 6 years I'm currently working through the process of getting approved for the gastric bypass. I hope that I will have my surgery sometime around August or September. I was recently diagnosed with colitis and possible chrons disease. I look forward to talk with you all!

Hey everyone, I was banded May 11th and things are going really well. Sometimes its a bit frustrating but for the most part I kinda like the routine (though its tricky fitting it all in and moving from stage to stage). I've lost about 22lbs and am fairly active, looking forward to the gym this week! Glad I found this forum!

Hi i'm 23 years old with a weight of 292 and a height of 5'3. I have always had an issue with my weight and well after having two kids I let myself go. I find it hard to stay motivated I get really lazy when it comes to working out I feel I need a partner. but sometimes no ones there. I use to work out with my bf and lost 7 pounds i'm one week but it stopped after my gallbladder surgery this past April. I want to lose weight just dint want to have to go through so many surgeries. I saw on you tube this woman that got an infection really bad and went through a series of surgeries. I'm just scared of surgery and terrified to have hanging skin... HELP!! I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO …

Has anyone put any weight back on after a year of having the sleeve?

Can someone tell me how long their hospital stay was? How long they were out of work?

Just wanted to wish all the US people a happy July 4th and I wish you all the willpower necessary to get through this day without overeating and indulging too much

Hello all! I have been a member for a couple of months but have been a little shy about posting. I was sleeved April 19, 2012. I went to a free seminar that the surgeon had back in July of 2011. After much prayer and thought I decided to go through with the surgery. I had to do a 6 month supervised diet and at the time I was annoyed at the fact that I had to wait. Now that I am post op I am so glad that I had the 6 months to prepare. I think that if I hadn't had the 6 months I would be completely lost now. The day finally came for surgery. I wasn't nervous at all. My post op course has been uneventful. I have been truly blessed. The worst part for me was the …

I just joined this forum because I was so excited today when I finally got my date for surgery which will be Friday April 13. My top weight was 509.8 and I am down to about 440 now.. I had been closer to getting into the 300's last year but when they increased my insulin, the pounds followed me back! I am ready to get healthy! I have type II diabetes, lymphedema, COPD, arthritis, sleep apnea and of course I am super morbidly obese. This will all be changing soon, one pound at a time!

I started a new job. I was told they have BCBS, but enrollment isnt until September. I thought, ok I can handle a few months without insurance. Only the news got worse.I now find out they have BCBS Tennessee, which does not support/cover weight loss surgery. I was also told it is not a good insurance for my area and alot of doctors will not take it. I live in Lufkin Texas. I would like to know if anyone has had the lap band procedure in or around Lufkin Texas. If so, did you have insurance that supported/covered your procedure? Whom is your employeer? I am in the medical field-LVN. I tried to get insurance on my own, but insurance like that does not cover weight loss sur…

I started a new job. I was told they have BCBS, but enrollment isnt until September. I thought, ok I can handle a few months without insurance. Only the news got worse.I now find out they have BCBS Tennessee, which does not support/cover weight loss surgery. I was also told it is not a good insurance for my area and alot of doctors will not take it. I live in Lufkin Texas. I would like to know if anyone has had the lap band procedure in or around Lufkin Texas. If so, did you have insurance that supported/covered your procedure? Whom is your employeer? I am in the medical field-LVN. I tried to get insurance on my own, but insurance like that does not cover weight loss sur…

Just wanted to introduce myself, just found this site last night and already have learned so much, thank you! I am a 46 yo married mom of 2 mostly grown kids. I work 3/4 time as an RN on a dialysis unit and long term care. I have struggled with my weight since shortly after getting married, the biggest struggles came after having my kids. I am 5'2" and currently went 200 lbs, my highest was 226. I feel like I have tried everything - each time with moderate success...I think 'finally' and then it all comes back + more. I have high cholesterol and asthma as well, and am getting frightened for the future -my whole family has struggled with weight and my brother had a h…

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Hello all! My name is Janeisha, I'm 34 years old residing in Jacksonville NC. I am married to a wonderful man and I have 2 daughters who are 14 & 10. My screen name Dejaseana is a combo of their names. I started my journey 2 years ago. I have Aetna and they require the 6 month physician supervised "diet". The first time I started I got really frustrated and quit during the 6 month process. The office was an hour and thirty mins away. I had to visit many different doctors in many different cities and it was just too much at that time in my life. So here I am again. I'm with Miles surgical in Wilmington NC and I just had visit 5 last week, so I basically I have one v…

I am feeling so guilty. I had a really stressful day and what did I do? Yep, you guessed it. I turned to food. Carbs specifically. I am just starting on this journey. I've had all of my initial appointments and just need to have my psych consult, attend a support group and keep a food journal and show a pattern of weight loss. I was off to such a great start and have lost 14 lbs. in the past few weeks eating low carb/high protein. Today I completely fell off the wagon and ate a bunch of crackers and 3 mini ice cream sandwiches. Ugh! So mad at myself. I decided to note it all in my food journal, so I'm sure I'll hear about it from the nutritionist next week at my check …

Hi everyone I am schedule to have my surgery on 8/20 and I am so excited and anxious to start this process. I have been reviewing this website the past couple of days and find it very encourage able and hope to meet new people and very interested in hearing all the successful stories.

Hey u guys... Im new to this site... Ill be officially sleeved July 23rd 2012.. Starting weight was 225..Current weight is 217.. Goal weight is 140.. If anyone has any words of advice, or just any kind of encouragement please feel free to drop a message... Im extremely nervous and it makes it even worse when you dont have that family support...Other than my husband and mother everyone seems to be against it.. so any encouragement would be helpful...

I am trying to get a referral from my normal doctor to go see a surgeon for wls. Which my normal doctor does not like wls. I called the office and they said that from past experiences my medical group usually has patients do an 18 month program before they can be referred. I honestly do not want to wait 18 months for this. I am feeling discouraged with the whole procedure and feel like it will never get started. Any help. I'm from California Los Angeles

Hi Everyone, My name is Sandy. I was banded on May 20, 2009, by Dr. Matt Glascock at Sartori Hospital in Cedar Falls Iowa. I am very discouraged. I've lost only 30 lbs. in 3 years. I do 45 mins. of aerobics everyday followed by 2 miles on the treadmill. I'm not losing anything! My family says that I am tightening up but I don't feel it in my clothes. I watch what I eat and I just don't get it. I really need some support. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.

Hello everyone! I am so glad I found this support group to help me get through this change in my life. Today I was 5 days post op and it wasn't a very good day, I had lots of nausea. I'm still on my 2 weeks liquids which I'm doing but they want you to do 60oz of water and 60oz of protein shake and I'm not anywhere near that yet. I'm sipping as much as I can but my mouth still feels dry all the time. I know it will get easier but just the wait of it and when is killing me. If you have any suggestions or tips I'm all ears! Thanks everyone! Good luck to all and let me know if I can be of any help. I will be covering this support group in my prayers!

I am getting banded tomorrow! I am excited and scared but at least I have to be there at the crack of dawn when I will still be half asleep. Good luck to everyone! Stacey

I've been reading your posts for a week now and decided to introduce myself. My name is webtrekker and I had my sleeve done June 4th at kaiser in L.A. by Dr. Zelada. I had a two day stay, I couldn't keep the liquid pain meds down. Never could I hate the taste of them. I started out at 280 at the begining of classes and got down to 267 day of surgery. I am now at 243 at one month. My surgery was performed due to me having been in an accident that damaged my back and the weight is putting too much pressure on everything. I have been having issues with the puree'd stage. Nothing will stay down so I have gone back to liquid stage to reboot. Today is a good day. Wat…

Hi! I had my gastric sleeve surgery on Tuesday. It is now Friday and I am done with the nausea (thank goodness). I had a typical stay in the hospital (surgery on Tuesday, home on Thursday). My only compliant is that the right side of my abdomen is very sore. Is that common? I've heard all the scary stories of hernias and such. Any opinions?

Surgery on the 18th of June...lost 18...gained 5 lost 2 ... Now At a standstill ughhhh I'm starting to ask myself am I going to loose anymore??

So I was laying here thinking about this life change and Suddenly it dawned on me. Life is not going to revolve around food anymore. It's scary to think isn't it? I mean what do I think when i go out of town? I'll tell you, I wonder where I am going to eat. Not what am I goin to do but what I'm going to eat. How did life become all about food? I guess part of it is natural right? Food is at the core of our necessities but when did a nice fishing trip, stroll thru the park or anything else become about where I am going to eat before or after. Then it gets really deep when you go into society and how social gatherings for so many revolve around food. I don't want to hate …

Hello everyone my name is Cherell. I'm 30 years old and weight 298 pounds. I have been overweight just able all my life even as a child. I have tried multiple weightloss solutions but will lose and regain that and more.On today i recieved my surgery date I'm extremely happy and nervous at the sametime. But I'm ready to start the new phase of my life. I'm looking forward to sharing my journey with you all. Thanks

Started my journey for the RnY in July of 2011. I had to have several test and work ups done before I could have the surgery, much like most, if not all. On April 17th, 2012 I had my surgery. Everything was going GREAT!! I wasn't havering any issues, complications, and I was dropping in weight. Until at about 4 weeks post op. I started to introduce really soft foods into my diet, and it went well for the first two days. Then after a meal, I found myself hugging the toilet. I thought it was what I ate and decided to go back to purered foods for a day or two. On my second day of being back to purereds, I once again found myself hugging the toilet. I started to do some resea…

Hello everyone, my name is Jennifer I am a 34 year old mother of 3. I had my surgery on 6/13 and was out of the hospital on 6/15. My starting weight was 304 this was before starting the optifast, has anyone else experienced optifast 2 wks before their surgery? I have my 2wk follow up on 6/28 and cant wait to get graduated to mushies! I am sick of liquids and I often find myself hungry alot. Is this normal? I thought I was not suppose to experience hunger. I am having a lot of pain on my left side and at times it is unbearable, is anyone else experiencing this? Please let me know that I am not the only one with these issues.

How is it a,week ago today when I had surgery I weighed in at a plump 310 now 7 days out I weigh 276???? I am not complaining. I have not even started walking yet

I recently received pre-approval from my insurance company to have the gastric sleeve surgery.. Yippee.. I am super excited. My surgeons office requires other testing prior to scheduling a surgery date. I had my psych eval and nutrition consult last week and am scheduled to see a pulmonologist for clearance on July 10th. Looking for tips regarding the stage i'm at? When should I start preparing for the 2 week liquid diet prior to surgery? Any clue on how much longer it will take until I can schedule a date?

Hi guys! My name is Robert and I had the iband procedure last week and wow those first 5 days were brutal! I'm feeling much better today and looking forward to a healthier me and lifestyle. I've spent most of my life overweight so I know these changes are a not going to come easy, but it looks like there is so much support out there and here that at least I know I am not alone! In the first week I am already down 12 pounds! I'm so excited. Can't wait to hear and read about everyone's success stories! Look forward to meeting and talking with you all. Robert (X)

So I had a sugar free pudding mixed with protein powder the same thing I eat every morning because it goes down so well. Well today it didn't. I was nauseous crampy heart was pounding sweaty just horrible. I couldn't lay down or sit up. I just cried for 20 min. Then I went for a walk a slow one. An hour passed still feeling like crap. My husband made me some cream of chicken soup. Made me feel worse. Then I went to the bathroom and sat there for 20 mind. Everything came out just fine feelings better thank God! Who knew wls would make you suicidal so many times in such a short period

It's taken 6 months, but I am very happy to be out of the 200's. I feel like a totally new person and loving not being in pain everyday. I am going to the beach starting on Saturday and will be in a new bathing suit and will not be ashamed of being in shorts. My goal was to get under 200 for the beach and that has been attained. New goal will be to get to my goal weight of 120. I definitely don't regret this surgery. It has saved my life.

Hallo!!!! My surgery was done on June 23... INT Hospital by Dr. Ponce de Leon.... Surgery when well, when i woke up i was in a lot of pain and sill out. When they took me to the recovery room after 2 hrs... This wear pain on by back was killing me the only thing that it was in my mine is walk, walk, and walk, I started walking 21/2 hrs after my surgery because of this intense pain in my back (right right where you tight your bra TMI) even the nurse were telling me is gas once you start walking it will go away... so that's what i did.... i wen into surgery at 8am by 11am i was walking, i recall the nurses telling are you ok are sure you feel good... i just wanted for th…

Hi everyone! Had RNY in March of 2004 at 239 lbs. At one year anniversary weighed in at 128, weight loss of 111 lbs, and looked very sick. Eventually came up 12 lbs, leveled off and at 140 was soo happy. Maintained for a while and over the past 2yrs I've gained 32 lbs and now weigh 172!!! I go to the gym 3-4 x wk and joined Weight Watchers Points Plus. Lost 6, then it came back. I can't seem to get it off and very discouraged. Has anyone heard of the 5 Day Pouch Test? I started it today. I just can't go back to my old self. Very down. Anyone have any suggestions? My surgeon retired and I found that no other dr wanted to follow his work, why, I don't know yet. Finally got …

I just had my surgery on Thursday, June 28 and went home Saturday. Days 1 and 2 were hard. This gas is no fun. Having a hard time getting in 64 ounces of water. I used to drink 80 easily prior to surgery. I am still sore but haven't need pain meds since Day 2. Very bloated.

I had my surgery on June 26, now Im on day 7. I am hungry but all I can have is broth. Can we eat soft soup in can. Some one let me know

Hi All, I just made the decision last week to start taking care of myself and I contacted a surgeon about the Lap Band. I am excited and scared for this as I have watched my weight increase by 75 pounds in the last 4 years. I have tried everything it seems. But I just can't stop eating and getting larger and larger. I have always struggled with my weight and my parents started me on diets when I was 12 years old. It has consumed more than half of my life. I am here now to get as much information as I can on this procedure. Wish me Luck!

Got a phone call today from my surgeons office!! If all goes well and the OR approves my surgery will be moved up to July 17th!!! Now I have to wait for a phone call back tomorrow all I can say is omg I feel like a kid on Christmas eve!!!

What are some of the more nasty, bad, disgusting things after the surgery no one talks about? Having surgery July 5th and hearing good things. I work critical care emt and have transported some ppl for blockages but was wondering other stuff like gas? Irregular bowels? Etc.... Thanx everyone just wanna make sure I'm prepared and not like is this normal?!?!

I I've had a GREAT experience so far. Ive lost 40lbs but I haven't lost anything for 2.5 weeks. I also am having a hard time eating slowly and my portions are getting bigger. Could my stomach be stretching out? Is this possible?

After about 4 years, I FINALLY HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE!! So now I can get started on my 6-month doctor supervised diet. I am so happy...slow progress is progress nonetheless. :-) Bettina Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk