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Same here....mine is tomorrow...1pm...wishing you all well! Sent from my VS987 using BariatricPal mobile app

I put myself on a schedule for my meals, water and vitamin intake. Sometimes I'll add a snack between the times I eat dinner and lunch. I even prepare my meals the day before so I don't have to worry about what I'm making the next day. I just don't prepare breakfast ahead of time. I like my breakfast fresh off the stove. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 176 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Hummmmm, it's hard to tell... My experience is that I stopped smoking after being banded and haven't started again since. As far as compulsive behavior goes: I spend more money on stuff but nothing I couldn't afford so I don't see this as a big deal. Alcohol I drink once in a while. I feel that I'm more anxious about things. More nervous and restless in general. I guess that is my ADHD kicking in harder.

This is coming from someone who has a lap band since the end of 2006. I originally tried to have an RNY at the time the insurance denied it. I have never had real success with my band, lost 40 lbs and that's it. I throw up a lot. I'm now about 25 lbs more then when I had surgery. I wasn't the best patient had a lot of traumatic things after the band happen but regardless I always feel hungry. I'm now in the process of trying to get approved for the RNY. If I could go back I wouldn't of gotten the band I wish I would of fought for the other surgery. But I was only 23. I recently went to my group nutrition meeting their were two other prior lap bands and we were all still obese and having revisions done.

Thing is I WISH I can stay in bed all day but I have a 18 month old and a 5 year old who need mommy and the snacks they eat and food is making it worse. Like I never knew how terrible I was around food and how I have almost nonexistent vontrol. It blows my mind and terrifies me. Never knew the huge hold good had on me mentally and emotionally. I guess you can say today was eye opening. I'm seriously PRAYING I do better tommorow...cuz today I was a lost cause it didn't stop with the chicken stir fry....ughhh Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello again! Evidently, I used old info regarding Medicare's stance on laparoscopic vertical sleeve surgery; Medicare actually updated the National Coverage Determination to include LVSG on 6/27/12, so it would appear that all Medicare contractors will cover the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

I am scheduled for Aug. 14th as well, and logged on here because I am feeling the same way. I'm glad it's not just me! I started the liquid diet today as well and have spent most the day in bed. It's the only place I can go to keep my mind off food. I keep telling myself this is just day one and it will get better. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello all, Thank you for sharing your stories. For me about 5 months ago, I went to the doctor, and I was shocked. My weight was 212 (5"3). I lost almost 40 pounds (4 years ago) before the visit but gained it all back within a year and a half. My blood pressure was 178/110 and my sugar levels were high. I knew I could not avoid it anymore I was no longer a little overweight like I thought I had health concerns. My whole life I have lost weight and gained all back. It was time to stop even though I lost about 26 pounds before surgery. I looked at my photos and realized, with the exception of 4 years ago when I lost some weight, I had spent the last 12 years consistently being obesed. Now with health concerns it was my turning point. I wish you all the most success in this journey to a healthier you. We all deserve the best chance to live a healthier life! Take care.

Thank you both... I'm guessing it's just one of those couple of days where I feel like a bottomless pit. I noticed I'm able to take in a bigger volume of water too. I won't stress it and just make good choices and eat more often if I need to

I'm 3 weeks post-op today. Down 22 lbs. determined to only weigh on Tuesday and Fridays only. I think the key is to get in appropriate amount of water and protein. I also am spending some time on the treadmill throughout the day. Good job and good luck!