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Hello everyone. I'm nearly done with all of my insurance criteria. I have one more nut appt on Oct 15th. When I met with the bariatric surgeon for my consult, he had told me how much he thinks the sleeve will help me. My primary care dr is very supportive. But, WL surgeon wants to get a "go ahead" from my Rheumatologist. Right from the get go, she has been unsupportive. She told me that I'm not big enough to get wls. So, a friend of mine who just had the sleeve done last week suggested that I research benefits of wls (specifically the sleeve) and lupus. I haven't found anything. I'm wondering if someone who has gone through wls that also has lupus could share something.... Pretty Please?

thyroid disease, 2 pregnancys , first bad marriage. 20 yrs first marriage. living in Texas loving mexican food (REAL mexican) it was all a combination but the thyroid diseases biggest issue. lupus, fibro, polymyalgia now on top an finally dx hashis...now Im on natural armour thyroid this surgery as a tool..doing great an remarried now for 15 yrs wonderful hubs and best friend! getting my sexy back for us!

For me there is a lot of grief related to giving up food. I have Lupus which makes me feel like crap most of the time. So, I used food to make myself feel better. I am three months out post-op. It was very difficult pre-op but post-op you cannot eat most things. There was no joy in eating, actually there was pain. This was a good thing for me. I really needed to break the cycle. Not being able to eat and talking with my therapist helped me through the grief. I still cannot eat much but I am surprised that the pain with eating is mostly gone. I really have to watch because snacking is too easy. Snacking slows done and can halt weight loss. I lost 56 lbs pre- surgery and 41 post. I still have over another hundred to go. One thing that is wonderful about the surgery is that you do not feel hungry. This is helpful. Best wishes

My name is Christina . I am scheduled for surgery December 22 in San Antonio. Dr John Pilcher is doing my surgery. I have struggled with my weight since I was a child. My goal is to get back to the size 9/10 I was in high school.
I was always told I was fat at that size because my other classmates were size 1 and zero. Now as an adult I know I was at the weight and size I should have been.
I've had lots of medical problems on the way. I have a blood clotting disorder, I've had open heart surgery to replace a faulty mitral valve, I've had a PFO patch inserted, and a lung biopsy to discover I had Lupus Pneumonitis. I am on CPap with Oxygen at night for sleep apnea and use Portable Oxygen when exercising. I am sick and tired of being tired all of the time.
At my heaviest weight I was 270. I managed to get down to 248 on my own and that's where I started my journey to surgery. Currently I am down to 236 pre op. Looking forward to this life change to help me look and feel better.
Thanks everyone!

I was recently diagnosed with Addison's disease. I truly had not changed my diet or exercise routine in 6 years and I just started to gain weight. I was banded in 2005 and thought the weight gain was because I was getting older. I was being treated for hypothyroidism and hypoglycemia for a long time. After several different tests and hospital admissions they found that I had Addison's. I saw my LB surgeon because I was not sure how to adjust my diet. My bariatric doctor tells me to follow my endocrinologist's suggestions for my diet and then the endocrinologist's tells me to follow my bariatric doctor's suggestions. UGH!!! I was wondering if anyone else has a LB and Addison's that maybe able to help me out. I do know that it is a low carb, low sugar (higher than LB suggestions) , high Protein, high sodium and low potassium diet. I also had to have all of my Fluid taken out about two weeks so I feel like I do not even have a band right now. I have been trying to incorporate the two diets together however I feel like it is not working out so well. The really bad thing is that my endocrinologist told me that working out causes stress on my adrenal glands which causes a chain reaction to other endocrine issues and that it maybe causing me to gain weight. I just feel frustrated and not sure what to do. Any help would be appreciated.

I would love a buddy and/or advice. I was banded in August of 2011, and lost 80 pounds in about a year. In October of 2012 I became pregnant with my second child. I gained 40 pounds during my pregnancy, and have been gaining and losing the same 10 pounds for over a year.
I am very discouraged, but also determined to get back on track. Starting a two week liquid diet tomorrow to try to shrink my pouch and get back to losing.

Well, Im a week back in full force after 4 yrs of unfilled complications and Im happy to report that after having a fill, talking to an RD, and doing things exactly how Im supposed to with measuring and weighing everything, Ive had no complications AND lost 7 lbs!!! YAY!!!

I went to the dietician 2 days ago and am back to the basics as well! I'm 3 years post op and have gained back 27lbs! It is so frustrating, but I am back to measuring cups and following the program, I am seeing my dietician weekly until I get to my goal weight. . You can do this!!! I can do this!! We all can do this!! ????

My journey , posting the difference .

This is a better one of me pre-op at 209, and me performing in November 2014 at 180!

Found it! This is from the front. Notice how large my arms use to be. So weird looking at the old me.

A bikini! Not too bad for 49 yrs old!

Ten months ago I weighed 302. Yes, 302. I was so blue.
My life was small and getting worse. Obesity was my lifelong curse.
I had a dream. A dream to live. It asked for all my strength to give.
I mustered strength and all my will. Every requirement I would fill.
I got my LapBand and then began
My new life of not "can't", but "can".
I can, I said, and walked a mile. You've never seen a bigger smile.
I can, I said, and rode a horse. "The hour trail?" I said, "Of course!"
A trip to Italy, climbing hills. My new endurance gave me chills.
A bubble bath is a luxury that once was for everyone else but me.
An airplane ride with a regular belt. I can't describe how good that felt.
The movie seats used to squish my hips. Now the room I have brings a grin to my lips.
My larger clothes become someone's prize as I donate them for a smaller size.
My dozen meds have gone away. One pill and a Vitamin today.
Arthritis pain controlled me so. I am so glad to see that go.
A hundred pounds have waved goodbye. There really is no better high.
Fifty more to get to goal. Not stopping now. I'm on a roll!
So if you're starting out, don't fear. This all can be in your new year!
Have faith, believe, work hard, and give
Yourself the best of gifts -- to LIVE!

Still have 20+ pounds but feeling pretty damn good

I was 209 lbs in my before picture, and 180 in my "progress" picture! Proud to say that today I am 178lbs! I have returned to performing and am so thrilled about this journey! I love seeing everyone's success!

After a year and a half finally hit my goal!!!! 344 to 220 

Ok here is my before and after pic. ,but I not near my goal just thought I'd share
Banded ~4/2012
SW~325lbs
GW~140lbs

Lol, my phone first tells me it's not going to post and then I hit resemd

It's obvious to see why so many don't recognize you any longer?

I forgot about this thread. OK, here goes. This is what 144 pounds gone looks like.

Pic before 260 and now 160

10 months

I finally figured out how to post a few weeks ago so here is a before & during still have like 40 #s to my goal.