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How’s everyone doing? Stalls? Progress? NSVs?

On 01/10/2020 at 12:25, revyinut said:

I got my lap band in 2006 and had great success losing over 100 lbs. I stayed around 140 lbs. for many years until I began having problems aspirating at night in 2016. I had my fill removed and I believe that caused the band to slip because I started having even more problems such as gastroparesis. I decided to have the band removed in 2017 - I had already gained about 30 lbs. when I quit smoking earlier that year and believed my weight had stabilized. Long story short, over the next 2 years I gained another 50 lbs for a total of 70 lbs. (BMI 32)

I had lap band to sleeve revision surgery in Nov 2019 and self-paid by going to Tijuana for surgery.

Almost 1 month out and I experienced the stall at Week 3 that everyone talks about. So glad I read about it here so I didn’t freak out...but it DID pass and scale is moving again ;)

My doc wouldn’t revise to sleeve after emergency band removal unless I gained back to 30 BMI which is so disheartening. Fortunately I was able to go to Mexico for the revision last month.

On 11/30/2019 at 21:39, Azin said:

Hi hi, i had a "sleeve plus" surgery on 11/24.. my starting weight was 120kg , my surgery weight was 114kg , now I'm 109kg.. haven't been in this weight for ages I'm so happy I did this

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I’m on the other side! VSG yesterday (after having band removed 11 months ago). Overall I’m feeling pretty good. I recall being in more pain (gas etc) after band surgery.

On 11/19/2019 at 19:36, agwill said:

How did it go? I am revising to a sleeve. Tentative date of 12/5. Super nervous.

On 11/19/2019 at 08:24, november11 said:

And i get dizzy whenever I walk or do ANYTHING any body experience this?

Checking in on this thread to see how everything is going?

On 11/06/2019 at 16:05, BayougirlMrsS said:

Is there a reason you're not losing? are you have trouble? are is it just to lose more?

I would start by looking at why it's not working. Is it your food choices? Overeating? Not exercising? The reason i'm saying this is because if its those things, a new WLS won't fix it for the long term. You have to start within.

I would suggest, if you haven't already, get the myfitnesspal app. it showed me how much i was really eating vs what i thought i was eating. I had the band for 7+ years and maintained 89lbs.... but when the band was removed due to a slip.... i gained 30lbs. Sure it took 2.5 years... but i couldn't lose it. I thought i was doing everything right.....Then when i started the process of revising to the sleeve, i started logging everything.... I found i was making bad choices, overeating and not exercising as much as i thought i was. That was in July, i got sleeved Aug 28th...... and things are back on track.... but i'm still logging in my food and exercise. Keeps me accountable.

Band 2009 SW: 232, LW: 130, weight at removal 143...

Sleeve 2019 SW: 173.5 , Today 144.4..... Goal is to get back to 143 (1 more lb to go) or 140 if poss.

Hi. 👋 I’m 11/29 revision to sleeve.

I think yes cash pay. That’s what my situation is as I’m still considered low BMI despite significant weight gain after my band was removed.

Even though I’m self pay revision, I’m still going through all the appointments like cardio, endocrinologist, Nutritionist, etc. Then I’ll schedule a date.

@elcee- what was your BMI at revision? Glad you’re doing well.

That’s great. I’m going to UCLA Tuesday for my revision consult.

My GI doc is at Cedars. I’m scheduled to see someone at UCLA next week to discuss revision.

100% happens to me all the time! It’s a small price to pay :)

Thank you! I’ll look him up!

I moved from New York to Los Angeles and looking for a new bariatric surgeon in Los Angeles area. Anyone have a strong recommendation? I had lap band in New York (2012) and recently had to have it removed, but I am looking to revise to sleeve once my stomach heals. Love my NY doc, but I want to meet with some local surgeons in LA instead of flying back to New York. Thanks all for the input!

On 01/11/2019 at 14:26, jasmineinmymind said:

I'm kinda freaking out because they told me I would be sharing a room in the hospital. I am deathly afraid of vomit, like it's my BIGGEST phobia!! I'm scared I'll get put in a room with another bariatric patient who may be puking in the bed next to me. If you had to share a room how was it? Was your room mate also in for gastric surgery?

On 01/10/2019 at 11:31, Bypassgirl92 said:

Hey everyone. I am still pretty new to this. I am just a plethora of questions now a days haha. I am exactly 3 weeks and 2 days post op via gastric bypass. From my heaviest of 304 I am now down to 268 pounds. Yes it is nice but I still feel like I see no difference ☹. Others tell me they see a huge difference. I know when it comes to ourselves it is hard to see a difference and we are always our own worst enemy. I know a handful of people who have had this surgery and they tell me 6 months out I will see a gigantic difference. How was it for all of you guys? 🤗🤗🤗

Do you guys feel very full/uncomfortable after eating? Feel full quickly?

On 01/03/2019 at 17:48, Hopping To It said:

I had a lap band for 11 years had it taken out October 1 I’m now scheduled for a sleeve on February 5 I have been told that it is a much slower weight loss after a revision I would like to hear from people who have had this revision and let me know your outcome

See ya lighter

I will be following your progress :) I think my revision will be in March tbd exact date. To be honest, I know I need to just relax, but I am terrified of gaining weight in between the removal and the revision.

I’m looking as well. I moved to LA from NY so I want to find a local doc. Who did you end up seeing?