dawalsh

You look fantastic and look at least 10 yrs younger with the weight off! Congratulations!

Hi Abdrew, I'm in my 60's and it took me 3 seminars to convince me this was right for me. I have had a lot of medical problems during my life. I had two strokes way back in 1980. I am an ovarian cancer survivor and I was diagnosed with borderline diabetes. God has me here for a reason and I decided at my age I wanted to be around for my grandchildren. Anyway, after my third seminar I became convinced that this was the safest surgery for me. Well guess what? I am now off diabetic medicine, my blood pressure med dose as been reduced, I'm feeling better all around and I can say for the first time in my life since 1980 I don't need a mobility cart to shop in Walmart or SAMs. I was banded on 12/28/12 and as of today I'm 50 lbs lighter! So, I have not had many complications. My port flipped while I was sleeping but had it fixed in a quick day surgery on May 10th. So what I'm trying to say is I don't think you'll have any regrets. It does not mean you can eat everything after surgery. You still have to watch your calories and get exercise. However, the more you lose the easier it becomes. I still have a long way to go but I'm getting there. Good luck to you!

Four weeks then monthly until I get in the green zone.

Well, I'm glad some of you don't get sick but I think as we lose our layers of fat (yes, I said the F word - FAT! Lol), I think our immunity might weaken parts of our system. For instance, I need a sweater sometimes during the summer months (I live in FL) whereas before I lost 50 lbs I was always hot. It could just be me but I think the thermostat in my body has changed. I get more colds also.

Does insurance cover the sleeve if they already paid for the band? I mean it would have to be medically necessary wouldn't it? Good luck on your sleeve!

You look fantastic! Congratulations!

Good luck!

Oh man I would have cried over losing that coffee deink sounds delicious! Then again, don't get me started in my coffee addiction lol. I've cut my coffee consumption to no more than 2 cups a day. That is karma though and I would not be surprised if that happened to me. Oh well, stuff happens lol.

Is there a solution to your problem or must you suffer from your muscle being torn? I'mbreally sorry and hope you'll get relief soon.

I did. not and will not ever give up my coffee. I could give up food believe it or not if I had a choice lol. I told my doctor and his nurse that my pre-op diet was doing fine but only because I refused to give up my coffee. Then his nurse jumped in and said you can have coffee but to limit it. I drink two cups a day with my measured out half and half and log it into my calorie count on my fitness pal. I've been drinking my coffee since Dec 14th and I'm down 47 lbs! I wish it were more but I'll take 47 lbs anyday!

That is great news!

Good luck!

You look great!

I see a beach there, where are you from?

Well congrats on your surgery! I thought I had a long commute from Titusville, FL to St. Petersburg, FL! Lol. Anyway, I went to a center of bariatric excellence in St. Petersburg which is right next to Tampa. I'm happy with my decision to use Dr. Rehnke. I am concerned a bit because I'll be gone 1 1/2 months to San Antonio, TX. I'm hoping to connect with a doctor while in TX in case of any problems. So being you came all the way from VA, I'm sure I'll find someone in TX. Good luck with your weight losses!

We're here to support each other not sell products that you can benefit from. We're here because of the lapband and to support each other not to promote your business. If you're doing so well on Body by Visalus you need to go on The Body by Vi support group, not here. I have nothing against Body by Vi but you're in the wrong group for that.

I had a dirty martini today :-)

Congratulations!

Mine is not where B-52's is but as you lose weight it will stick out even more. Mine wasn't visible but I could feel it. Then one day I woke up and the port was sticking out really bad. My port had flipped and my band ceased to work properly. Well, I finally had a port revision which is day surgery. My port is in place and working again. You should feel something however. If it bothers you a lot call your doctor.

That is great! I'm happy that you're dating. You deserve every happiness.

You could say your having a hernia repair or a hiatal hernia problem that will be fixed. I wound up having a small hernia so it all worked out. Or don't say anything.

Hi, There are positives and negatives to everything. Firstly, did you not go for a psychological consult before having this surgery? I was forewarned at my 3 seminars that I attended of what to expect. If you do as your doctor and nutritionist tell you then you shouldn't have any problems. I had a problem because my port flipped but it was fixed in a simple day surgery. I was in and out within 4 hours. The band surgery my doctor makes his patients stay overnight in case of any complications. This is a major surgery and you really have to be ready for it. It was now or never for me and I heard and read stories as well. If you're scared I think a lot of us were scared. I was banded on 12/28/12 and I have no regrets. I did it for health reasons as well. The fact that there is a history of diabetes should be enough to do the surgery. Embrace yourself, you deserve to be healthy. My daughter is also a teacher so I appreciate where you're coming from. My daughter is having vertical sleeve surgery on June 18th. She too is also self pay. I wish you well on your new journey and here are some (((hugs))) from me to you. Good luck!

That is fantastic! Here's to more smiles on your face!