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I finally think I have it figured out. Today I ate sushi and then ate a couple of fries. I mean I ate a small fry. It was one of those days when I was so hungry I just took what I could get. NEVER AGAIN!!! EVER EVER EVER! Basically I ate WAY TOO MANY CARBS...This is not dumping. I thought it was caffeine a few months back...but it isn't. So yeah...I will never eat a carb heavy meal again! Reactive hypoglycemia occurs in people who do not have diabetes. It's a different type of hypoglycemia than the one that affects people who have diabetes. Although the causes are unrelated, the symptoms of both kinds of hypoglycemia are the same. Symptoms of hypoglycemia: Tre…

I had my surgery on 1/15/13 I also has a hiatal hernia fixed. For some reason in the last couple of days I have been getting heart burn after everything that I eat. Is anyone else having this problem and also I am at a stahl on my weight loss I have lost about 20 lbs and have been stuck there for about a week or more. I am getting very frustrated. I would love to hear what everyone else thinks. Thank you!

Ladies/Gents: Talk to me about Alcohol. What's the deal? Please share your experience...

Today I hit the 50 lb. mark, having had surgery on December 12th. Almost every day someone will say something nice about my weight loss. Today a friend started to say, " you look really..." And before she could finish I blurted out " I've lost 50 lbs!" We laughed about how much I sounded like one of the first graders I teach but I was just so excited that I couldn't wait to share. Started at 282 and weighed 232 today. For the first time EVER, the scale feels like my friend.

Ok my Dr just went over the hole sipping ordeal. I'm scheduled for Monday the 18th. How long after surgery until you can't stop sipping and start taking small drinks ?

How do you manage the vitamins you need to take multiple times per day? What organizers work best?? Please help, I am trying to organize aand prepare and am finding this a challenge

I saw my surgeon today and my body is apparently rejecting my lapband. That is what's causing my pain. I am waiting to hear about a date for removal. BUT I cannot do the sleeve in the same surgery. Since I had the plication with my lapband it has to be removed and the staples from the plication taken out first. Then my stomach has to heal for 2-3 months before they will do the sleeve. The surgeon stated that doing them both at the same time is asking for trouble with leaks. I asked him since I have only had the surgery 6 months ago is it that big of a deal and he said yes. Even if it was only a week. Anyone else heard of this?

Hello all.... I have been trying to avoid this app for awhile, i had my surgery on april 29th 2012 and i lost only about 55 pounds, i have been doing and trying different ways to eat but seems nothing is working out, i guess this is it for me, i was 250 im now 195... Is this happen just to me? ( scuse my english)

Just send me a msg lets talk I got sleeved 12-27 down 45+ pounds

Tomorrow my band is coming out and getting sleeved I think I am most excited to never feel the discomfort of that stupid port !! In extremely nervous as well and I love the fact that my surgery is on fat Tuesday just gives me the giggle but I would love to know about the pain after surgery how does it compare to the band? I remember the recovery was rough for my extremely sore and couldn't sit upright for about a month prolly due to my port problems would love to hear your experiences

Being 22 on this website kinda crazy always get th your so young haha would like to get to know some people so if y'all bored hit me up haha 12/27 down 50

For those who haven't been following my story............... I was diagnosed with an eroded band in November of 2011 and had it removed in March of 2012. I had to wait for six months before revising to the gastric sleeve as my surgeon wanted to wait for me to heal completely and do medical tests before confirming that I would be a good candidate for the sleeve. I have complete those tests and he was satisfied that I could have the sleeve. We also found that I had developed another hiatal hernia (the first one was repaired when I had my lap band surgery). My predetermination request for the sleeve surgery was denied. They stated that I needed to complete a six mont…

I've been on the liquid diet for about 10 days now and have another 10 to go. I have a high BMI, so my surgeon required me to be on it for 3 weeks. I'm really tired of waking up hungry and going to bed hungry and being soooooo hungry all day that I can't even think straight! Ugh! Please give me encouragement. Tell me this will end.

Just wondering if there is anyone here from the area. Going through Lehigh Valley for surgery.

Hello Everyone My bame is Marilyn and I am new to this group and the site as well. I am 33 years old and have been diagnosed with PCOS since 2009. I never had the issues of missing periods or heavy periods, but I had and still have issues with gaining excessive amount of weight, hair loss and facial hair growth. I do laser treatments for the facial hair growth and I am loving it because it has helped me drastically. I still have some growth, but I do not have to be in the mirror everyday. I get a touch up maybe every 3-4 months. It's well worth it for me. As for why I want surgery now, well it took me a long time to finally come to that decision. When I went to see …

I had my seminar the 9th of Feb.. before the seminar all I could think of is the surgery.. and the emotions of it.. but since I sent off my paperwork for a consult reality set in.. now I'm more worried about sagging skin and being strong enough to stick with it..I know a lot of emotions go thru ur head.. so I guess my question is... I'm 249.. will I have major sagging skin on my stomach? I really shouldn't care cause I'm changing my life for the better.. but I'm still curious.. sorry if this is the wrong thread.. thanks for listening..

Hi I am scheduled to have surgery Feb 20 I really need a mentor I'm starting to doubt and panic. Is that normal?

I have had this band 10 long years and while I had no documented slips or issues, I am starting to feel like something is wrong in there. I never lost weight, I did very few fills and there was no organized suport when I was first banded. I had other issues over the years and found a new Dr here in Chicago, tried to make it work and then turned my energy to infertility and have a wonderful little boy. During my pregnancy I unfilled and let it sit for 3 more years. I had my band checked when I starting having discomfort and through a fluoroscope the new Dr said nothing was wrong., I am researching revision but am looking into another surgical group. I am awaiting al…

Sleevers who are at goal: Do you eat other things besides Protein? I am six weeks out and eat mostly protein. I am losing slowly. I hope one day I can eat a meal with meat, veg, and starch. Does this happen at goal? All the research I did on the sleeve before I had it and still did not realize it was the Atkins diet but with a lot less food. I think when I go to the dr this week I will be released to all food. I want a salad, a piece of apple not in that order. Any advise?

I am just starting my journey for the sleeve. I am excited, nervous, and worried all at the same time. I read posts about leaking, and other issues with the surgery, but my question is: what is the hardest part of the entire process?

I am scheduled to be sleeved on March 11,2013 (pending insurance approval) and I am super excited. Looking forward to starting my life over and not having to deal with the aches and pains that this weight puts on knees and back and feet. However my family doesn't share in my joy! My husband is super supportive and that's the most important thing to me. He will be by my side the entire time. My mother doesn't like it and she doesn't say much either. My father is adamantly against it and after I told him the first time and got his reaction I haven't mentioned it since. My oldest sister doesn't say much, my brother supports me no matter what and my youngest sister is adaman…

Anyone from East Texas? I'm in Lufkin. Had my sleeve done Sunday - June 24.

Long story short....banded in 2008. No success with band. No erosion or slips...No reflux, just food that won't go down. I've moved a few times with my job since 2008. Spoke to my surgeon, Dr. Minkin, about a revision to sleeve on 12/17. To be honest, I was so upset and emotional when I left I don't remember what the next step was... I do remember we decided that I want the band removed. I'm so early in the revision process. I'm not unsure. I just would like to know if anyone in my area has gone through this process. Any input is appreciated.

Hello to all, I am having WLS in about one month and right now I am jumping thru all the hoops to get paperwork, forms and tests completed before I see my surgeon on Feb. 26th. I just wanted to take a survey to see how many folks who have had the Sleeve surgery had/have at least 100 to 140 pounds to lose. I have taken the time over the past 3 years to research all types of WLS and based on my own research have decided that the Gastric Band had too many problems, and the gastric bypass was a little too scary for me. The sleeve seems the better route to go since you are disconnected and then reconnected . I am in my early 60's and need to lose around 140 pounds. I …

I don't know about any other ladies but when I hit my first goal weight, I can't wait to splurge on a fancy new bra that actually fits!!!!

I wonder how many months till I'm un chasable lol

I have seen several people on this board talk about having their gall bladders removed after having the sleeve. Is this a complication? What causes it to happen?

It's Sunday and I'm supposed to be relaxing but all of a sudden I have lots of questions. Maybe your doctors have already answered these so that you can share! I have acid reflux and take Zantac twice a day. What do I take after surgery? I will be on full liquids for three weeks after. I know that I will be concentrating on getting my liquids and Proteins, but what other liquids can I have? Just anything? Will I be able to sleep on my side or stomach after? Will I sleep well? That's all for now. I know I will have more in a few hours!

Okay, how many people "pigged out" on food prior to the pre-op diet? I start mine on Feb 14th and I find that I am eating all kinds of food and eating more than prior to getting insurance approval for surgery. Once I got the approval, I noticed that I've fallen into some old eating habits. I just hope I can quit after my new stomach heals.

I went in to see my PCP having been sleeved on 12/5. I told him I was disappointed with my weight loss compared to others. I know. I know. We should not compare ourselves but we all do. I weighed 280 when I was there in his office in November. The day I was in his office I weighed 252. Today I am down to 247.6 I am thrilled to be loosing but when I read about the people who lose 70-100 lbs in 3 months I just have to wonder what am I doing wrong. My PCP shook his head and ask me to consider my journey in its entirety My biggest recorded weight in his office was 386lbs in 2006. I fought down to 270 by 2008 and then bounced around 260 to 300 until I received by sleeve in …

I hope this is the right thread.. my husband doesn't support my decision to have vsg.. thinks its unnatural.. not a good idea.. of course he's found someone with complications and further States his case.. he's very controlling and always doesn't understand y I can't "just go on a diet..exercise more".. I really wanna go this and I think its right for me.. but I don't think my marriage would make it.. should I not do it cause he's insecure and afraid I'm gonna leave once I start loosing the weight? Thanks for listening..

Well my surgery isnt until sometime in June! My insurance requires a 6month diet class and at first I was upset about it being so long but now since I'm on my 4th class with 2 more to go, I like no Im not ready lol. My nerves are kicking in and I just hope everything goes ok and get to where I need to be! Mind in scrambles! Any helpful tips?

Hello! I currently have my lap band but not for long! Scheduled to be removed on 2/12!! I will then move toward sleeve, that is if approved. Which shouldn't be a problem. Just curious if anyone had constant abdominal pain with their band? My stomach hurts all the time! just a pain. Not excruciating or anything but just uncomfortable. I am so ready for this to be out and really hopeful that this pain will end with the band out. I am worried that the pain won't go away and will be an issue with the sleeve. Just curious!

I was sleeved 3/9. 7 months ago today and after losing 60, I have not lost a lb in the last month. I heard about the 6 month honeymoon period but this is ridiculous! I have 15-20 lbs to get to goal Off to zumba to try and sweat off a few ounces!

I've been super frustrated with the scale for the past 3 weeks because that number hasn't been moving. But I just looked in the mirror and realized for the first time in my life that I have a real, honest-to-god neck!! I HAVE A NECK! It's not just extra chins anymore I feel like a freaking swan...it's silly, but I am off the wall thrilled. Also, you can see that I have a collar bone! I've also gone down 3 pant sizes since December, and consequently can now fit into my University's circa 1900's theatre seats!! I can now support my department without bruising my butt! Bonus. Getting sleeved was the best decision I have ever made.

I have a tentative date for March 1st with Dr. Kim in Orlando! Very excited. Will start my preop diet Feb 4th AFTER my birthday weekend getaway :-)

Seriously guys I've just had the sleeve I waited 42 hours just sipping water just before surgery and up to a day and half after surgery. I was so hungry but now Incan eat I can only manage two 150ml shakes Cambridge and not even 500ml water there is no way Incan survive healthy on this but this is all I can take it takes be Ages to drink and eat Incan only manage 50ml every 30min on yogurts and foods like soups. All smoothed and runny. Is it seriously possible to live on 280calories a day. This is worrying me.

Had surgery one week ago. Scale hasn't moved in four days. Really weird. Am now on the soft food Stage IV diet after yesterday. Got 70+ g of protein in yesterday, got 60+ oz of water in. Every day, I've been following the script to the letter. I read about stalls, and I know that people say not to worry, but it's weird. Anyone else encounter one already like this?

Almost 8 weeks out and I'm in another stall. 240.8 last Friday, 240.4 today. My last stall lasted a little over a week, then I dropped 8 pounds in less than 2 weeks, now another week long stall. Not looking for any advice, necessarily. Just venting to those who will understand me. LOL -Kendra

I was banded with plication in August 2012. I have had two fills so far. I have not lost any weight since November. I follow my diet, exercise etc. Now I am having pain in my stomach and left side around to my back. It gets worse when I eat. I went throught Dr. Wilkenfeld in Conroe and am finding out that he doesn't really care about you after your surgery. Is it too soon to consider another surgeon and possibly a revision to sleeve? Will another surgeon even see me? I wish I knew what I know now about him before using him and having the lapband. He talked me out of the sleeve and I wish I had just changed doctor's then.

I was sleeved on the 18th of December I will be leaving the hospital today # Im hoping# The first night was extremely painful I mean it was unbearable and the nurse staff couldn't seem to find an antidote for my pain I didn't get "a pain pump inserted either" ???why I don't know?? but my Dr decided to give me "Ketorolac" and Lorazapam seeing that the morphine didn't glad that this combination worked I'm feeling great #I know this is a bit of T.M.I.but I can't seem to "pass gas" my Dr keeps telling me that I have to, its just not happening...' oh well now I'm just waiting to be released by my Dr because I'm ready to go home now! [ATTACH]7314[/ATTACH] …

Before surgery, I would go on a diet, and sometimes I would lose weight, sometimes not. Sometimes I would stay with the program for months or longer. Then....inevtably, I would hit a plateau. I remember once it took me a year to lost 50 pounds, then I hit a >6 week plateau. I was doing everything right - super healthy low calorie diet, lots of exercise, good Fluid intake, etc. I told myself I would get through this, afterall, how could I not lose weight? Well, (I know you all know how this story ends), I eventually let the discouragement get the best of me, slowly slipped back into bad habits, and gained the 50 back, plus some. So, since that time, anytime I tried to…

Those of you who have already had surgery.... do you have any regrets? Anything you wish you would have done before surgery? Do you regret getting the surgery? What about afterward? Also, did you tell people beforehand that you were getting it done? I've told my closest family and a few friends and for the most part everyone is very supportive. I'm not really concerned with those who may not be supportive because it is MY body and MY decision. But if you had people that were not supportive, how did you deal with it? THANKS!!!

YAY.. My BMI is under 50 as of today which means I'm now officially no longer "super-morbidly obese" I'm now just regular old "morbidly obese" But wait... there's more........ I'm also out of the 300s!!!! 299.5 baby.... but wait... it gets better...... I haven't even had my surgery yet!!! Down 30 pounds in the past 10 weeks and a total of 61 pounds from my highest weight. Today's victory is definitely going to give me some good motivation to plow through the next month while I wait for my surgery.

I don't know what else to call it other than nesting...I feel like I did while I was waiting for my babies to be born! I have a list and am slowly tackling closets and cabinets and junk drawers and baseboards and under the beds... Nothing is safe! I just told my hubs tomorrow he can either take the kids and leave while I clean, or I'm putting him to work too! This house will be spotless before surgery (and before my mama gets here!). Anyone else go through this?

I made it through my first day of waiting for insurance approval. They said it would be around 2 weeks. I am praying hard and hoping I get approved; otherwise, I won't be able to get sleeved. My joint pain in my legs is almost unbearable. Hoping for a miracle.

I had my sleeve done November 30 2012. I have lost 34 pounds since then. kinda slow for my expectations... I was seeing all these stories of people loosing like 30 pounds a month for the first three months so I was very excited of that possibility. but I have only lost 15 pounds a month this has brought me down.... I eat healthy, 15-20 carbs per day, watch my fat intake, and calories. I guess I just need some inspiration to pick me up to get back on the wagon. Ive been lazy when it comes to working out, and I know that if I tried harder it would happen faster. HELP!!! I need some encouragement!!

So now that I had surgery 17 days ago and cannot physically feel hunger its really forced me to take a second look at where my other ques to eat are coming from, because believe me, I still think about eating. I know that this is a leftover remnant of bad habits I picked up in nursing school but I realized today that I have a tendency to want to graze/binge/stuff myself when I am sleep deprived, which is often because I have issues with sleep. I used to be in class all day, come home and study for an ungodly amount of hours, fall asleep over my books, wake up and repeat for two years. I used to eat copious amounts of sugar and consume insane amounts of caffeine to st…

Help, need encouragement. My surgery was 12/26. For the last 2 weeks I've bounced up and down by 2-3 lbs. I'm doing everything right and can't get below 215.. Anyone else? I'm 5'1" so height working against me.

I'm having my surgery on March 25th with Dr. Nadler in Washington DC. Is anyone else getting their surgery around that time or in DC? Looking for support!