kuntrystrong

Hi Tiffany, I am from Texas, a widow, and the mother of two beautiful girls. I am very scared as well. My luck has not been so well. Lost my husband in April 2002, had lap-band in Dec. 2002, By 2004 after several complications they told me that I was one in 5% who the band is not right for. Back surgery in 2010, Hardware was rejected so they had to remove it in 5 months, still have pain,- and here I am. I know it sounds like I am crazy, but I just want you to know that If I am willing to take this risk, it must be a pretty sure bet that everything will be OK. I researched my doctor, the hospital is ready for anything, and all I can do is plan for a new life and a new journey that is full of positive things from Dec. 30th forward. Happy New Year to ME ! I do not know anyone who does not hear about complications and not get concerned. Take care. I am here with you.

I am 46 years young and trapped in an older person's body. I lost my late husband almost 10 years ago and when that happened, I decided it was time to get fit so that I could be there and Active for my two girls. I had the lap band surgery 8 months after his death. I have had many complications with it and was told that for some people, the band does not work and I happen to be one. I had 6 slippages, and one port flipping that had to be replaced. Now- My girls are 16 and 20 and I am ready for a change. I had a double fusion two summers ago and still suffer from back pain as now the disc above the fusion is bulging due to upper body weight. If my body matched my legs, I would be in great shape. It doesn't however. I am scheduled for Dec. 30th to have revision surgery. (Doctor is from Colleyville, TX) I am on protien powder currently which is killing me with the sweet taste. If I ever eat anything sweet, I always have to kill the taste with salty or sour. Pickle-chocolate-pickle-chocolate. I am concerned like anyone going into urgery that something will go wrong. So far my life has not gone as planned and I am ready for a major change in my future... for the better : ) I come into this hoping for support and encouragement to get me through this new journey that I am in. Hope everyone has a great Christmas and Happy New Years. As for New years.. I hope to be able to take my first few swallows of clear liquid from the hospital bed. Most possibly the best tasting toast to a great new year.

Hi.. I am a newbee as well. My surgery is on Dec. 30th. I am on protien drinks right now- Baressentials. I am so tired of sweet tasting powders. Once surgery is over, I will definitley want something that I can mix into non-sweet foods. I see many post Isopure and Unjury-(unflavored) are there any additional non-sweet one's out there. How about the protien bullets? Looking for greativity in the use of those as well.