carolyn24seven

Wow Tracy, what a journey you have been on. All while working and having a life. I researched the band 3 years ago. I was on some boards that had all kinds of horror stories. The main reason I did not do the band was the insidence of re-gain. I knew if I had controll of the fills, I would slip. I needed a better tool. I was looking into Gastric bypass, but the problems of mal-absorbsion, dumping syndrome, left me out of that. So I just did nothing and gained weight. Last spring I talked with a friend of my husbands that had the band revised to vsg. He had the band for 9 years. Hated his life, but, knew he had to do domething. Then the band ruptured, and his Doctor did the revision. Loves life now. That is what got me to the VST boards. I had to lurk of months and went away for awhile, thought it was too expensive. Then came back to it in September. I got my knees injected with SynviscOne to help until I can get knee replacements. The Ortho Dr. wants me to loose weight first. (duh) So, that was the final decider for me. I found a really good price in Mexico and went for it. My Dr. was 2K less than Dr. Aceves. I think if I was going for a revision I would use your Dr. I did just fine, but my roomie-sleeve-sister did not. Since Dr. Aceves did your band originally, I bet he can do the revision you want. From all I read here and see about the Hospital, His place sounds really good. I wish you all the best. Thanks for posting your story. Buena suerte bella amiga. (good luck pretty lady)

Good to know we can all have: 1. a bad day and get over it. (with juicy treats no less) 2. good grooming cures all. (I am all better after massage and new hair~do) 3. just because we are "mixed" up, does not mean we cannot win overall. Great messages to take from our fuzzy friends. I am now a "forever fan' of BF's. Give him a juicy treat from his fans at VST! :}]

OK, my friend does not have a purebred then. Hers has a spot of black on his forehead. cute though.and smart as hell. Good luck in future shows.

Tracy, maybe he just had a "off"day. (or maybe the judge did) lol Hang in there I am sure he is a q~T! I am with Chancie, I love to watch dog shows. My girlfriend has a Bichon Frises. we call them bitchen frizzies. love them cause they do not shed!. What color do you show, white?

Joon:re:water. get some crystal lite mix. When you drink the flavored water it satisfies thirst better. ? I do not know why. I used to love to just drink a whole bottle of water too and now I can't I miss it. But, I did find the additive helps with the thirst. There is a Kellogs protein water additive, a strawberry lemonade flavor one that I like. You will be able to take a drink, not just sip eventually. go slow and enjoy the journey.:001_tongue:

Welcome InternetAngel. you will find a bunch of support here. I lurked for months before posting also. Getting my courage up I guess. I am so thankful for this board. I have learned to use my new tool, and not hurt myself. and, have been able to vent a bit too. Mostly I wind up seeing the humorus side to things, which is a relief! Happy to have a new sleeve sister.

Tiffy: that was a great NSV. I had posted but not in this place. So sorry if you all havealready read this but here goes. Friday after thanksgiving we were going togo to the show and meet friends after. I had to try on 8 different things to find one thing that was acceptable. Then on Saturday I was wearing just my regular jeans and top and I was working in the kitchen and walking back and forth to the dinning room (putting stuff away) any way hands full and all my pants started sliding down. Now, get a mental picture of this please, my hubby is up on a step ladder putting the bowls and large platters away for me and here I come with my arms full and there go my pants! I am trying to do the legs wide apart so they don't fall off, and so I am just waddling. histerical. just crazy fun. After the moments (several) had passed, my hubs said I was to go shopping and get some pants that are tight. Tight enough to last until the next stage. He is sure a believer now in the sleeve. So, walking out of your pants is fun. I laughed so hard and long my sides still hurt on Sunday. Sunday when I went and got 2 new pairs of pants. Hubby said good thing I was not wearing thoes jeans when we went out last night! duh! Glad you had a great time with your Hubs too. Thoes moments lead to such great celebratory fun. heehee turtles and blondes: you get us on our backs and we are both screwed.

I take celedrine capsules for my knees. They are oil. I can not stand the fish oil caps. Yucky burps. you can get celedrine from Costco.

Post the cream cheese potato soup please. I am trying a shrimp bisque tomorrow. if I like it I will post. Shrimp only have 10 cals each!!!

Congrats! welcome new sleeve sisters to be! On the pre op diet. Get used to taking a chewable or liquid vitamin and any other suppliments your Doctor wants you on after. It is easier to just continue a routine after surgery than have to start someting new. You will be learning to cope with the diets and that is enough.

Chancie I like your new ticker tape. Christmassy. I am with you, if money were not a problem, I would lift everything. lol won't do anything until a year after surgery any way.

Glad youhad a safe trip. Bonus about the -6lbs.WOW. I thought we stopped loosing that much in one week after the 2nd month. I lost 1 lb.I weighed on Wed and then again on Fri. Honestly, the normal binge foods just did not taste that good to me. I litteraly had one bite of pumpkin pie. I am back to drinking coffee again. I use FF hazelnut creamer. I only get a half cup down now before it gets cold. I could not drink the wine they gave me. I tried, 2 sips, just did not go down well. Hubby saved me, he drank it. lol. Hope everyone did well over T day. glad you are back Tif.

Good for you Dan! 3 lbs lost with out sleeve! You will do so very well with the sleeve. It is an awsome tool.

AJW Great! You did so great over thanksgiving! I did too. I lost a pound. I am exercizing more and more. Tomorrow I start in the pool. On the cruise get as much exercize as you can. You will do fine. Enjoy!

Great story. Thanks for the reminder. I walked out of my pants two days ago! Hubby said I Had to go shopping and get some pants! I am laughing so hard at that statement. HE never wants me to go shopping. I think pants falling off by themselves is a great NSV. Not one I ever thought I would experience. Amazing journey!

add in some oyster crackers. they are little tiny saltines. you put one in your mouth and let it dissolve, a little slice of heaven. Was for me anyway. I was doing 3 with soup at week three. got to six with soup. I felt like I was eating something substantial, not just liquid. Mind games!

Welcome Katrina. Let us know when you get your surgery date. We all get together and send hugs and best wishes and pray. You will feel the great vibes coming your way! We are glad to have you join us. I am glad to hear you have a good support system. Congratulations on loosing thoes 38 lbs. You will do well with the sleeve.

Vegas, I searched the thread, could not find it. Would you post it again? It had such rave reviews it should be up there. Thanks so much, Carolyn

Congratulations Dalite! You are doing wonderful. No worries sleeve~sister. You will go thru alot of differernt emotions, just ride them out. I do not blame you at all for enjoying the rest. You will be back at the front soon enough. Rest peacefully/blissfully.

Have a great trip. You will be feeling well by then. Eating "regular" foods. So, travel will not be a problem "sleeve-wise". Here is the problem I forsee for you. Clothes. Seriously, after 6 weeks they are falling off of you. I was not going to buy any new clothes until I got to the size 10 or 12. H A ! You will not want to be walking around in "clown" pants. And, they fall off sometimes. I just went and bought 2 pair of size 16 (on sale at least). And 2 14/16 tops. Most of my 18/20 tops are ok. Dooable anyway. but, NONE of the 20/22 items are wearable with out laughing. (or being laughed at!) You would think streachy items would do, but, they really aren't as they get so long and hang funny. It is a good problem to have, but, dealing with it on a trip??? Hummm, might be a challenge. Maybe just take a couple of things that are too tight now and they may fit then? I wish you the best of luck. It is worth it no matter the challenge. Go on your trip! Enjoy.

Calling all Angels, fly and be with JudyX3. Keep her safe and Dr.s too. Bring her home. Healthy, happy, my friend.

mac glad you are pack posting. I missed you. I am still looking for a support group in the Anaheim area. No luck yet.

Okay you guys. Here is my trick when asked my age, I always say 15 years older than I am. See, I look great for that age. Everyone always gets to say I do not look my age, I look so much younger, etc etc. Age is all how you feel anyway. I am feeling so much younger now 6 weeks post op. Just amazing. Like the clock is going backwards.

the evil scale lies! lol just kidding. do not worry, just keep the faith you will loose. Promise. exercise~walk~swim etc.

yes I am. I can feel it in my pants, every thing is so loose. Loving it. I just did the waist because it was there and I like to "see" results . I am not tracking anything else. Have too much to do with the protein count and water and exercize. Enough wiht all the journaling already. How is the weather in Riyadh? R U military? I have been told Afganistan is down to 20 at night. For a california raised girl, that is cold for November. My source is not complaining, he has just learned not to drink after 6 PM. (tent heated, latrine not)