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1st day post op. can't believe I really made this decision. So excited. The only problem I had was pain &nausea but anytime I asked for meds they gave them to me. It feels so good to be on the Losers Bench! Thanks to each of you for your prayers and support.

Hello everyone I am almost 3 week post op. my gastric sleeve was done hand in hand with a double hernia operation. So far I have had no trouble with the sleev.e except when I am hungry i start feeling nauseous. Does anyone else have this problem? I take nexium in am and I also still have lots of indigestion. I have lost 27 pounds so far, Is that good?

since I had surgery i was very tierd and know that i am 2 months post ops and i am extremely tierd what can it be any suggestions

It was by no mean the dreaded dumping, but last night I had about tablespoon of salmon didn't like it so stopped eating. Then I realized I had one more calcium chewable tablet I forgot to take so I slowly started to chew that till finished. Shortly after I felt this huge pressure in the center my chest. It felt a massive bit of air and I just needed a good burp....but couldn't get it out. Then I was nauseated and coughed and up came my liquid calcium fluid twice. After about ten min. I took 5 MLS of raglan and felt better. So I think I didn't give time to let my full feeling kick in before I took the calcium. It surprised me because usually I eat more than 2 spoonfuls. …

got approved this am by BCBS. Took 8 days which wasn't bad but I was starting to get nervous. Tomorrow I go for all my pre-op testing and have a surgery date scheduled for May 30. So close, yet so far! Can't wait to start this amazing journey!

Well my overnite bag is packed and my mind is racing..im excited and nervous..i will be getting sleeved at 830 am..ready to start a healther life and new beginning..keep me in your prayer..

So I'm 3 weeks todays and feeling great. I've been a little tired but my energy is coming back. Over the weekend I had my first NSV...or shall I say I had two? I was going out with friends and went shopping for a new outfit....after being in a 22 for so long I can actually fit a 16. I have never worn a 16. When I was this size I was a teenager and I wore mens clothes anyway so I didn't know what a 16 looked like...and now I do!!! And my second NSV...I was the sober driver. I had an ok time...it wasn't really my scene but hanging out with friends and being able to relax and enjoy myself without being intoxicated felt great!!

I have a date July 10. I found out today my insurance did not go through when I retired. I have two months to get it straightened out. I hope this is easy to fix as I am very anxious to have the surgery.

After 3 months of battling with my insurance I finally got my band on the 23rd. I had to go to my benefits manager to get approved. I've heard some great and scary stories about fills. I have my first fill on the 17th. If you have any advice please share. Thanks.

Hi all! My name is Mimi. I am 31 from NYC. I have been overweight, obese or now morbidly obese my whole life. Three years ago I was diagnosed with Moyamoya disease after having several "mini strokes.". I have endured countless evasive tests as well as a brain bypass so I'm not about to let my weight kill me. It's time I get serious about my health so I can live the long happy life I was meant to. I am scheduled to see a Bariatric surgeon next week, so I am still very early in the process, but I have my mind made up -- I want the band. I decided on the band because of the short recovery process as I hope to be able to return to work within one week. One thing that…

Hi. I am finished with all pre op requirements and waiting ony date to be set. I have been reading all these posts and am getting more and more nervous! There are so many things on here my doc has not told me- constipation, fatigue, a drain (wth is that?!), heartburn, heightened sense of smell, metallic tastes!! Please tell me you don't get all these and if you do it's still worth it...just looking for some reassurance I guess...

I've been meaning to post since I found out I was actually getting banded but just haven't. I'm so excited and ready to be healthy! I Personaly don't know anyone else who is banded and my drs office is an hour away. With a toddler and a baby there's no way Im Going to make those support groups. I hope you guys can help me help myself

Had surgery yesterday. Im in so much pain. Can anyone tell me when pain from surgery and gas pain goes away also my body is making a lot of gurgling noises. Is this normal

My insurance BCBS of Ga.,have had my paperwork since April 16th,they keep telling me they are in pre-determination.I hope its taking this long and Im approved.Any other suggestions.

Holy crud... 1 week from today (5/15) is my surgery. I am totally freaking now. I am scared of the pain, scared of the actual surgery - people die in surgery! I have had surgery before but not something "elective" so to speak. I know I NEED to lose the weight and dieting doesn't work long term for me so the sleeve is a great option. I read peoples postings abut how they thought about this for years and had to do all this "pre" stuff..... Prior to 2/17/12 I was one of those people who thought bariatric surgeries were the easy way out!! Boy has the opinion changed!!!! Maybe the fact that 3 months after my seminar on the different procedures I am actually going to be having …

Ugh I have surgery on May 15 and was to start my pre op diet May 2,which I did do! but I suffer from chronic migraines! They come on fast when I dont eat right! so I have slipped alot on the diet only because I had to stop the throwing up and pain from the migraine, so now I have 7 days left be4 surgery and just so lost at what to do?? ANY HELP?

Can someone please tell me what code to use to get the lilly slim tickers on this site ...........thanky you

Had my surgery Nov. 14th of last year and so far this has been the best decision I have ever made. I have lost 123 lbs so far but not without a few barriers. Congrats to everyone who has had the surgery and know better days are ahead. I am treating this just like a recovering drug addict, no bread, sweets, or sodas. Good luck to all going through this journey!

Ending day 5 on liquid only diet. Feeling full but kind a week. I added protein powder and that has helped but I have 16 days to go. I'm having all kinds of doubts. I'm scared, feeling like a failure because I couldn't beat my weight on my own. Scared because my kids and husband told me they will support me, but wish I wouldn't go through with it. I have felt so determined up to this point, but now my mind is riddled with all kinds of scenarios and doubts about the long term effects of this choice. I have so many reasons for wanting to be thinner and healthier, but I'm nervous my new body will still not be enough. I'll look good in my clothes but not with them off and tha…

I am new to this forum. It's been almost a year since I was banded, surgery date June13, 2011. I have lost ONLY 21lbs..and I really discouraged. My surgeon is Wade Baker. I am using New whey Protein. I take 3 shakes a day.. I am needing help on what I am doing wrong. I do exercise 3 to 4xs a wk and drink lots of Water, as I should. What am i doing wrong? Thanks, weightoffme

Howdy everyone!!! My name is Brandy and I had the sleeve on April 23rd. I am 31 years old and I have a daughter who is 6 and a lovely husband who is very supportive of my weight loss journey. I'm on my last week of liquid only and am sooo excited about all of the good things I have seen on this forum. I started thinking about getting the sleeve done about two years ago. I had been working out with a trainer for over a year and only lost 20lbs because of my eating...I would do good for a little bit and then give in to temptation..I knew I needed help. At that time I was 275lbs. My husband then lost his job and was out of work for 2 years. I thankfully had a job (I'…

Just spent the weekend changing over the winter clothes to the summer clothes (a new england tradition) I knew there would be some clothes that would not longer fit; but did not realize that 95% of them no longer remotely fit my new sleeved body. Rather than keep the old clothes, just in case, I have chosen to remove it all so I can't go back. I have always been considered a nice dresser and people I work with have actually asked me for my "too big" clothes - so, I have divided them amongst the people who have supported me over the past few months, put some in consignment and gave some to the homeless shelter. The experience was cleansing and rewarding. My closest is…

I have been creeping around LBT since November of 2011 and have never posted because I didn't think I had anything to add. A little back story on me... I never struggled with my weight until my mid 20's. Even when I gained 50 pounds in college I was able to lose it with no problem. After having 3 kids in 3 years in my late 20's I gained 150 pounds and had tried everything to lose the weight with no success. After several years of trying to lose the weight I gave up and told myself that my weight gain was genetic and there was nothing I could do about it. Then in November of last year I lost a very close uncle at the age of 53 due to complications related to Type II …

Hi everyone! I'm a SAHM with 2 teenage children. I started this journey less than a month ago and already have my surgery scheduled. I am going tomorrow for my pre-op and Dr visit and my surgery is next Tues. I have been lurking and look forward to posting in the future.

Hi, I'm new to the forum. I'm beginning to seriously research lap band. I've been certain for over a year that lap band is the right step for me but because of lack of insurance I haven't perused it. I've decided to begin to save for the surgery on my own. I've been searching for prices in the US and have found everything from $10000 to $30000. My partner is a little uncertain about the surgery and made me promise to stay state side to have the surgery done rather than going to Mexico. I currently live in California on the Central Coast. I'm willing to travel in the US for my surgery. I've tried diets and exercise and have been disappointed with the results. Ev…

Hi everyone, I have sat here for hours and read so much that you all have posted but I still want more answers. I know that I'm not going to get everything that I need because I do have to experience it for myself, however I'm scared and nervous. I've never had any kind of surgery before, matter of fact, both of my children were born completely natural and they were so healthy that they sent me home packing within 24 hours. So the thought of being in a hospital does make me nervous. If you all can help me with this....after my consultation do they schedule the appointment for the surgery right away? I'm in Colorado and will be going to the University of Colorado Hosp…

I am scheduled for LBS on 6/27- my journey begins......I've been thinking of the surgery for sometime and finally decided to make it happen. It comforts me that there are many friends along on this journey. I see myself thin and I know this will work. Reading all of your posts helps with the unknown (for me) things ahead. Thanks to all of you for being there for all us newbies.

Just got through eating and I'm sweating like I ran around the block. 1st time experiencing this.

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has BCBS Nebraska? And if so, how long did it take for approval? I've done everything (psych eval, nutrition class, bloodwork) and I go back to the dr Monday 5/14. They will send off for my approval hopefully then. I'm getting frustrated, soo ready to get this done! Any comments are welcome..even those w/o BCBSNE. Thanks!

My surgery was Tuesday. I Want to eat some pizza or something. Just one bite would help.

I am new here and this will be my first offical post! I was sleeved on 3/28/12 and was loosing an average of 1 lb a day, after the inital Water weight for the hospital came off. As of today, including the pre surgery loss, I am down 29 lbs. I came back to work on the 18th of this month and the weight loss has not been consistant. One day I am up and I will loose it at night, but I am hoovering around the same weight as I had been the day before. Last night I weighed before I went to bed and I was up two pounds. TWO POUNDS? I am not cheating, where did these come from? Is this part of the imfamous stall that I have heard so much about? I have been walking abou…

Hello I'm new to the forum! I went from the lap band to sleeve one week ago because I lost absolutely no weight with the band. My band was done by Dr. Rodriguez in Juarez, Mexico and by sleeve was done by Dr. Mario Almanza in Tiajuana. I must say the sleeve already seems like a much better fit than the lap band as I have already lost 5 pounds! However, i wonder when will the pain end? When I drink anything other than water right now, I get a pain in the top part of my stomach. Is that normal? It feels a little scary to me even though the doctor said that its normal. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm hoping its just my stomach healing and it will get easier day by da…

Hello, I have had my band for a few years now but have had various ups and downs so here is my journey............... As a teenager I was always a healthy but as I hit 19 my weight began to creep up and up and it was discovered I had polycystic ovarian syndrome which was the doctor said was the trigger for my weight gain, I carried on gaining weight and then I fell pregnant with my son at 23, I actually lost weight while I was pregnant, however after having my son my weight began to creep up again and after lots and lots of research I decided I would have a Gastric Band, so I flew to Brussels and had one fitted by the most amazing surgeon Dr Bruno Dillemans , this wa…

June 26th!! After months & months of waiting, 2 denials, & an external appeal my surgery was finally approved!! I am so excited I finally got my date!!

Sleeved on May 3rd, got released from the hospital 8pm on the 4th. Feeling better each day-still feel beat up, but better each day. Had a hyadle hernia they had to fix as well so maybe that's making it worse? I have my schedule of liquid of 2oz every hour your awake and protien (I'm using prostat 64so I just drink 2oz at a time-15 grams of Protein in those 2 0z). Doing my breathing exercises and I have to inject myself with lovanox 2x a day for next 2 weeks to reduce risk of blood clots. I was scared to death b4 surgery, showed my husband where everything was the night b4 ( papers, jewlrey etc) but after meeting with the team of doctors I felt much better on the day of…

Hi, I had the sleeve done on 4/24/2012 and I returned home on 4/27/12. Out of all my research prior to surgery nothing prepared me for the constipation after. I soon learned by the end of week (last week) to leave my prescribed pain medication alone and use extra extra strength Tylenol if needed for pain. Next i leraned to to follow my physician's direction to get up and walk. Folks the key is keep moving along with taking your fluids daily to aid in alleviating the constipation problem. Also, I now take Metamucil to help add fiber to my diet daily.

Does anyone have a really delicious protein meal replacement shake? 1month post op and I'm dying for a new flavor.

I'm a little leery of this, since a lot of folks have said this is the hardest part. Plus, tomorrow I have 2 tests that require food-and-drink fasting, so after my first day of 600-900 cals I go without food and water for 14 hours, then quick squeak in a shake before fasting for another 6 hours. Kinda tough. Going to make it, though! :-)

Hello All!!! I am located in Memphis, TN. My date is scheduled for 6/25/12 by Dr. Robert Wegner. I have been heavy my whole life and it's time I solved it once and for all. I've done Weight Watchers and other weight loss methods several times. I must admit..........I am scared out of my mind.

Hello everyone, I just had surgery on Monday and then developed a post op bleed~ so scary and now nervous about. Everything!!! Did I make the right decision??

Hey everyone! My name is Breanne, and I am currently new to the online world of Lap band Support...and so far I LOVE it. I have been reading topics on here for quite some time before I *finally* decided to become a member. A little background on myself. I'm 23 years old, and was banded June 9 2010..It was probably the best decision I have ever made. I always had an unhealthy relationship with food as it were, and I started sneak-eating from a very young age (about 7) and as I got older it turned into binge eating...Because I was so active luckily my weight didn't really begin to spike until about highschool when I started Gr.9 I weighed 125lbs, by the time grade 11 hi…

Hey Everybody. My Name Is Moses. I am 24, and I reside in NYC. I am 5'8" and 426lbs (30.4 Stone to my European buddies). I am a pre-med student. I am in the consultation process, however under the advice of my PCP (Dr. Linus Yoe), recommended track due to my high weight. I tried pretty much all the dieting stuff out there (Atkins, Weight Watchers, Vegan, No Carb, VLCD, etc) and lots of Weight Loss Pills( Hydroxycut, HCG Drops/Injections, TrimSpa, etc.). It doesn't work. Its obvious that my weight is dangerously high. I am currently speaking to Dr. Javier Andrade, of the New York Bariatric Group, and he seems to me, like an awesome individual, and talented doctor. …

Hi all I am due for the surgery on 15/05, need help with some things, I am a smoker should stop smoking within days, couldn't really imagine how will I do it. I am smoking 30-40 cig / day. Can I use the nicotine Patches or electronic cig instead, I am already panic and smoking is the only thing giving me relief but don't want to waste my journey coz of cig. Plz any help what to do. Thanks everybody

Just weighed myself and posted my weekly Sunday update and am only 10 lbs from the goal set by the CDC. I have a link to their site on my blog (link to that blog below my name), along with some info on lingerie....if you have a chance, stop by and take a look. It's a gorgeous day here in Hawaii ne, and life is good! Aloha!

Y surgery is tomorrow and I'm so nerves about being put to sleep and the pain that I'm talking myself out of the surgery. Can anyone please be a friend and help me ease my nerves

My name is emilie and I am 2 years in had my sleeve done April 6 2010 and I have to say it has been one of the best things I have ever done for my self in my life. At the time of surgery I weighed 325 pounds and today I am sooooo proud to say I weigh 180 pounds looking for support being that I don't know many people who have the sleeve and though support groups are offered by the surgeons am always at work then they have them I joined this site to share my experiences and thoughts recipes and ears to any and all who are willing to talk. Wishing everyone a great day and much success in your journey!

I am a female I am new here because I am Seeking Gastric Bypass surgery to help me 1. Because my Stomach is in my Chest and hurts and because my stomach needs to get fixed because it is in my chest 2. Because I have Very Bad GERD or heartburn where I 1. Vomit 2. Have Nausea feelings 3. Have Uncontrollable Belching 4. Have Cramps 3. I have Gastro Intestinal Bleeding 4. I have High blood pressure 5. I am Morbidly Obese and have been morbidly obese all of my adult life I have completed 6 months of Medical doctor visits, a psychological evaluation and a Fitness evaluation. I also had an Endoscopy done by my Gastro Doctor and my Gastro Doc…

I am new here. I found this forum a while ago when I was still researching the lap band. I have been reading ever since. it is very informative and I finally decided to join a few days ago. I still debated whether or not I was going to post or just read. I decided wth I'll just post. so here's my story : I've struggled with weight my entire life. I have tried every diet and failed miserably. In Januray of 2011 I decided it was time for a change. I joined the gym and started eating right. By March I was down 40lb. I was 196 . I couldn't remember the last time I was under 200. In April I found out I was expecting my first child. with the pregnancy I gained 74 lbs and fe…

Hi Everyone, I gave completed everything such as: initial consultion, blood work, met with the psychologist, nutritionist, etc. I guess I am just waiting for my stuff to be submitted to the insurance company....

Here I am at the airport now, this is really going to happen. Today will be a busy day, hopefully - makes the time go faster! I am looking around at all the extra baggage people carry and I wounder if that plays a toll on them like my "extra baggage". I feel so fortunate that I have a plan to better my life and I can't wait to tackle this head on.