Byebyeband

Hello ladies. I'm 25 and was sleeved on 10/29 and in the Los Angeles area. I too am looking to make friends. Feel free to message me anytime.

I am home now and doing much better. The revision went well and I am officially sleeved!!!! Yay! The pain was pretty bad when I woke up, but the nurses were very good at managing my pain. I stayed over night and came home yesterday evening. Other than a bit of gas pain in my shoulder yesterday, I feel great! Big thanks to Dr. Zane and his surgical team and all you well wishers. I really appreciate it.

Congrats. I'm right with you in a few hours. Best wishes sent your way.

Mine is tomorrow also! II can't wait!

I am being sleeved tomorrow also. Best wishes to everyone and a speedy recovery.

Thank you so much for the responses and positive vibes, I only had to do liquids 2 days before, and am also praying that there isn't a lot of scar tissue and that everything runs smoothly.

I've been banded for about 2 1/2 years. I am fortunate to have it all done in one surgery, granted there isn't too much scar tissue/ *fingers crossed*

Hello all. I am new to this site, but was very vocal in my beginning stages with the band on lapbandtalk. I am having my surgery tomorrow morning by Dr. Zane at the Kaiser Harbor City medical office. I am both nervous and excited about starting my new journey. Who else has had their band removed and sleeved the same day. Anyone NOT have a pre op diet. All responses would be greatly appreciated!!

Hello all. I am new to this site, but was very vocal in my beginning stages with the band on lapbandtalk. I am having my surgery tomorrow morning by Dr. Zane at the Kaiser Harbor City medical office. I am both nervous and excited about starting my new journey. Who else has had their band removed and sleeved the same day. Anyone NOT have a pre op diet. All responses would be greatly appreciated!!

29th here!

Went to the doctor today. Sick as a dog (not due to lapband)...Anyway I got on the scale and realized I am now 162lbs, a total of 90 lbs lost since surgery 2/8/11!

Congrats! I was banded 2/8/11 with a starting weight of 252 and am now 180 with maybe 25 to go... 72 lbs lost! I feel soooo good. Way to go!

After 6 months and 10 days from being banded, I am finally in Onderland. It feels great. I have been slacking on the band for the past few months and eating and drinking A LOT of things in the past few months that I know I shouldn't have. So I finally went in on Tuesday to get a fill. Only prob was I was too tight. I couldn't even get water down. I tried ice chips, broth, popsicles and everything would come right back up. I fought it for 2 days because I was losing, but I was in pure hell. I finally went in for an unfill yesterday and I feel soooo much better. To top it off the scale said 198. I know it was mostly due to dehydration, but I was ecstatic nonetheless I am re-motivated and back on track now and I'm lovin' it!

I'm sorry to hear that and can relate with you to a certain extent. I was banded 2/8/11. While I think I have done ok so far, I KNOW for a fact that I could have lost a lot more weight. I don't exercise at all, so at least you are getting in some type of activity. My prob is I eat whatever I want. Mind you the amount isn't much, but you name it, I eat it. Including sodas, juices, cocktails etc. It all comes down to how bad we really want this. We didn't go through all of this to fail. Why put our minds and bodies through this process for nothing. Don't lose faith. Try changing up your diet, walk an extra 10 mins. Protein, protein, protein! You can do it. Best wishes

You are doing great!!! You were banded a day after me and have lost over 10+ pounds than I have. Pat yourself on the back!!! We are barely 3 months out and that amt of weight within that time is awesome! Don't beat yourself up hun. Trust me, you are doing a great job. Keep up the good work. Im going to walk around my building now LOL.