GREATFUL

Just wanted to say a big "HELLO" to each of you. And Thank You..... I am 50, will be 51 in the next few months. I was feeling so old and tired. Now I feel uplifted and excited about having the sleeve in the next few months.
I had the band in 2007, did good the first few years lost over 70 lbs, and then starting having reflux and could not keep a fill. Needless to say, I gained all of the weight back. I went to the doc and he suggested doing revision to the sleeve. I was 43 when I got the band, was so excited about it. Now I am turning the page, forgiving myself, loving myself enought to make the change.
Take care all,
Laura

Just wanted to say a big "HELLO" to each of you. And Thank You..... I am 50, will be 51 in the next few months. I was feeling so old and tired. Now I feel uplifted and excited about having the sleeve in the next few months.
I had the band in 2007, did good the first few years lost over 70 lbs, and then starting having reflux and could not keep a fill. Needless to say, I gained all of the weight back. I went to the doc and he suggested doing revision to the sleeve. I was 43 when I got the band, was so excited about it. Now I am turning the page, forgiving myself, loving myself enought to make the change.
Take care all,
Laura

Hey, I am right there with you. We all hear about the 3 week stall, but sure hope and pray it does not happen to us. I hit mine right at 3 weeks, when I switched to soft foods. Doc explained to me that it has a lot to do with just having more food in you bowls (TMI). This too shall pass. I just quit weighing everyday. So I will be 4 weeks out this Thursday and I am not going to get on the scales until then. I am just going to focus on doing the right thing each day, protein, water and mover. Our bodies are wonderful things, we just have to trust them. But it does pi$$ me off also, wonder if being pi$$ed off burns more calories, LOL.
Take care,
Laura

Had my post opt visit with my Surgeon yesterday. It went really well. When I had talked to him before surgery, one of my concerns was that I was a lapband revision to sleeve patient, and I had heard that because of this I would not loose as fast or as much weight as a regular sleeve patient. He told me that he just did not see that to be true. He said that each patient looses different, it has not been proven that the lapband revision has any bearing on that.
Well, yesterday I had lost 19 lbs since starting the pre op diet. And he was very pleased, he said that the most he has every expected anyone to loose was 20 lbs. Then he told me "See, I told you that the lapband revision would not hold you back. Just say positive and keep up the good work."
Very excited, came home and started to clean out my closet, already have some thing that I do not intend to wear again. My big moomoo dress, looks like it was made by Omar the Tent Maker. LOL
Good luck to everyone where ever you are on this wild ride!!!
Laura

Hey All!!!
I am day 8 post opt from my revision from band to sleeve. I commend everyone who is going back to work so early, I just don't think I could do it. My pain is not bad, just my energy level is lacking. Today was the first day I have not need a nap to get through the day. Still have a few placed that are tender, and feel like I have a deep muscle stitch or something.
Got to start my pureed diet today. Very exciting, I had a boiled egg (food processed until mush) will FF mayo, little salt and pepper, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Took me about 20 min to eat it, but I was full and happy, LOL. For dinner I had canned chicken, with some broth, and then some mashed up avocado....yum. Excited about tomorrow. And wondering about what the scales will do with this added food. I tracked my calories, not really much more than my shakes, but we shall see in the morning.
Keep the faith all you on pre op liquid diet, this to shall pass, and YES it is worth it. Good luck to all who are schedule for next week, I know the nerves are kicking in, stay busy is all I can say. My house was very clean when it came time for me to go under. And very good luck and best wished to all of my now sleeve buddies, post and let us know how you are getting along.
Take care all,
Laura

Just an update.....
Okay, very excited!!! Scheduled for revision surgery on Aug 7th. Going to be part insurance and self pay. BCBS will pay for the band removal, but want me to be overweight for 2 years before paying for the sleeve. I am sorry, but just do not want to wait and be overweight that long. Plus.... the job I have had for the past 25 years may be coming to an end, I may be unemployed in the next 30-60 days, and I will loose all insurance. So, DH and I talked it out, with time off work needed, the need to find a new job in the near future, loosing current insurance, etc. DO IT NOW. Take the time off now, get healthy, get fit, and be ready to enter this new chapter in my life. Got to love my DH, he is my rock. So here I go.....................

Hey Everyone..... I had my sleeve Thursday. WHEW...I am not going to lie, about the first hour after surgery was a bugger. Had a hard time getting on top of my pain. But they did and it was much better after that. I got up and walked about 3 hours after and that help more than anything. Listen to me when I say "Walk, Walk, Walk!" Was release early on Friday, about an hours drive home, got home about 10 am. Trying to drink as much as I can, sip sip sip. They gave me some blue Poweraid in the hospital and it tasted good to me, so DH went out and go me some.
I gain 4 lbs after surgery, not surprised. I was aware that could happen, it is due to all of the fluids they pump into you. This morning I was already down 3 lbs.
Take care everyone, will post more later.
Laura

Hey Everyone..... I had my sleeve Thursday. WHEW...I am not going to lie, about the first hour after surgery was a bugger. Had a hard time getting on top of my pain. But they did and it was much better after that. I got up and walked about 3 hours after and that help more than anything. Listen to me when I say "Walk, Walk, Walk!" Was release early on Friday, about an hours drive home, got home about 10 am. Trying to drink as much as I can, sip sip sip. They gave me some blue Poweraid in the hospital and it tasted good to me, so DH went out and go me some.
I gain 4 lbs after surgery, not surprised. I was aware that could happen, it is due to all of the fluids they pump into you. This morning I was already down 3 lbs.
Take care everyone, will post more later.
Laura

Hey Everyone..... I had my sleeve Thursday. WHEW...I am not going to lie, about the first hour after surgery was a bugger. Had a hard time getting on top of my pain. But they did and it was much better after that. I got up and walked about 3 hours after and that help more than anything. Listen to me when I say "Walk, Walk, Walk!" Was release early on Friday, about an hours drive home, got home about 10 am. Trying to drink as much as I can, sip sip sip. They gave me some blue Poweraid in the hospital and it tasted good to me, so DH went out and go me some.
I gain 4 lbs after surgery, not surprised. I was aware that could happen, it is due to all of the fluids they pump into you. This morning I was already down 3 lbs.
Take care everyone, will post more later.
Laura

Hey All, hope everyone is doing fine and dandy. My surgery is Aug 7.... day after tomorrow. I have been on the 2 week liquid pre op diet, so far so good (not really, but trying to be positive here, lol).
What does everyone's Day before Surgery day look like? Do you have to do a bowl cleanse? I am just required to only be on Clear Liquids, no red Jello, can have broth.
Aug 7th our day is almost here. Do not have to be at the hospital until 11:00, going to be a very long day until they wheel me in surgery.
Sending good vibes to all who have already gone before, and the ones who will go tomorrow, and of course all of my surgery buds who will be taking this journey on Thursday.
Laura

Hey All, hope everyone is doing fine and dandy. My surgery is Aug 7.... day after tomorrow. I have been on the 2 week liquid pre op diet, so far so good (not really, but trying to be positive here, lol).
What does everyone's Day before Surgery day look like? Do you have to do a bowl cleanse? I am just required to only be on Clear Liquids, no red Jello, can have broth.
Aug 7th our day is almost here. Do not have to be at the hospital until 11:00, going to be a very long day until they wheel me in surgery.
Sending good vibes to all who have already gone before, and the ones who will go tomorrow, and of course all of my surgery buds who will be taking this journey on Thursday.
Laura

I am now 6 weeks out from my surgery and haven't not had the hungry feeling yet and I'm still on liquids and soft food. I have had a hard time with the Protein and liquids but getting better as time goes by. I found using crystal light to flavor my Water I drink more. Good luck to you next week.

Well, GOOD LUCK to all of the Aug 1st ones who will be going in tomorrow. I wish you for you; calm nerves, a successful surgery, manageable pain and a speedy recovery.
I am one week out today. 7 more days..... funny but this past week of liquids has really past faster than I expected. The first few day were not good, but after that it has not been that bad. I am not saying it has all been fun, but focusing on the reason and bigger picture has help me push forward. I am so ready for next Thursday!!!

Well, GOOD LUCK to all of the Aug 1st ones who will be going in tomorrow. I wish you for you; calm nerves, a successful surgery, manageable pain and a speedy recovery.
I am one week out today. 7 more days..... funny but this past week of liquids has really past faster than I expected. The first few day were not good, but after that it has not been that bad. I am not saying it has all been fun, but focusing on the reason and bigger picture has help me push forward. I am so ready for next Thursday!!!

Well, GOOD LUCK to all of the Aug 1st ones who will be going in tomorrow. I wish you for you; calm nerves, a successful surgery, manageable pain and a speedy recovery.
I am one week out today. 7 more days..... funny but this past week of liquids has really past faster than I expected. The first few day were not good, but after that it has not been that bad. I am not saying it has all been fun, but focusing on the reason and bigger picture has help me push forward. I am so ready for next Thursday!!!

Day 2 of pre op liquid diet. OMG..... it has just amazed me just how much of my time is taken up with food. Buying it, fixing it and consuming it. I am not hungry, but somehow just don't know what to do with myself in front of the TV. Lovely day here, going to get out and take a walk.

Day 2 of pre op liquid diet. OMG..... it has just amazed me just how much of my time is taken up with food. Buying it, fixing it and consuming it. I am not hungry, but somehow just don't know what to do with myself in front of the TV. Lovely day here, going to get out and take a walk.

Day 2 of pre op liquid diet. OMG..... it has just amazed me just how much of my time is taken up with food. Buying it, fixing it and consuming it. I am not hungry, but somehow just don't know what to do with myself in front of the TV. Lovely day here, going to get out and take a walk.

I agree! We ca do it! August 7th surgery date is only 2 weeks! So close yet so far away

Urbanlamb - Great job on the list. Cool to see all of us listed and can see who has the same date as you.
I start my pre op liquid feast in the morning. LOL. I am so ready to get it going. Taking before pics and measurements tonight. Getting very excited, and it is really starting to become real to me that this is happening.
Take care all
Laura

When you release your need to control the actions and moods of others you free yourself to actually show up for you!


LET GO!!
Letting Go doesn't mean you give up.
Letting Go doesn't mean you don't care.
Letting Go simply means you relinquish your struggle to force things to happen a certain way.
You release your struggle to make people behave the way you want them to
(even if you really believe your way is the right way,
it is only the right way for you).
Letting Go means you begin to accept people and situations as they are.
Letting Go means having the courage to give up your idea of what you thought your life was supposed to be
and embrace your life as it is.
In Letting Go you begin to look at the world through kind and compassionate eyes.
You shift from living in the energy of judgement, fear, and frustration to living in the energy of unconditional love and acceptance.
When you Let Go of trying to control things that you cannot, you free yourself to control the one thing you can: YOU.
In Letting Go you give yourself the gift of finally
being able to show up for YOU!
Affirmations:
In releasing my need to control I set myself free!
The only thing I can control are my
thoughts, feelings, and actions...
Wow, that means I get to control how I experience my life!!
AWESOME!
When I stop trying to control others, I actually have the time and energy to take care of me!
Live in love,
Louisa
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Just got my date today!!! Super excite, 8-7

I am scheduled for Aug 7 2014 so excited!!!

WOO WOO - I only have reflux when the band is filled no issuse since it being unfilled. I did discuss this with the doc because I had read that the sleeve was not good for someone with reflux. He said he did not think I would have a problem. Thanks for asking......

mscandy4you - I am so sorry, know how you feel, I just want to scream "THIS SUCKS". Are you going to look into doing the sleeve or bypass? Great job on the weight loss and keeping it off!!
I have not decided if I want to have my band removed just yet. I have been unfilled for a year now. My Endo Doc said to wait on getting a fill until they get my T levels figured out. I just dont know, I am just getting bigger and bigger. I have my oppointment with the band doc on May 20th. Keeping that appointment because it is more of a information meeting that a fill meeting for me this time since he is a new doc for me. (my old one retired). My dream would be to get refilled, and loose all of the weight I have regained and live happly ever after. But I know that this no fairytell and I am no princess LOL.
I have been advised by one doc that bypass is my best option, in order for me to loose the weight without a thyroid I need to go malabsorbtion (sp). I will wait and see what the syrgen says next week.
Thanks all
Laura