citygal

Thanks so much!! i've just going to keep reminding myself whatever sags can be lifted, tucke, sucked and put away

Hi there....my best advice is to call your airline. Southwest is notorious for making folks buy two seats. I fly 100K a year on USair and fit in the seats ( NOT comfortably) but have to use a seat belt extender (I'm 301 pounds and 5'8). This should be a matter of your comfort as well and some airlines don't have armrests that move up.... you can go to www.seatguru.com and find your airline and the type of plane and it will tell you any seat restrictions you may have... Hope this is helpful. Defy Gravity Grace

hello all- I am scheudled for my band to sleeve revision with Dr. Aceves on April 9. I weighed myself this morning for the the first time in two years and was 301. I was 350 when I was banded and am more than a little heartsick that I have started to gain the weight back....but onward I go... I am hoping to get suggestions or tips of anything you would have done or bought or thought of when you first had the surgery. I am traveling back from Mexicali (San Diego) by myself to Philadelphia and I live alone...so want to be as prepared as possible. Any and all suggestions are welcome... 1. What should I bring with me that you wished you had or really were thrilled you had with you. 2. What "Stuff" should I have at home 3. What do you know "now" that you wish you had known "then" I am really open to hearing your thought and suggestions and wanted to thank you all for sharing your experiences....I'm less scared of this porcess than I am of continuing to gain weight... Defy Gravity.. Grace

Hi there...I'm Grace. I'm flying in on the 8th and having my band to sleeve revision on the 9th. I am traveling alone from Philadelphia...but I'm sure we will both be fine! Sending everyone an ocean of good wishes!! Defy Gravity! Grace

Hello-- My name is Grace and I'm brand new on this site. I was banded in 2007 by Dr. Rumbaut and intially had good success with the band. I was 350 when I had the band and went to 300 pounds pretty quickly. I subsequently started having issues with severe acid reflux and moved to a city where I could not find a Dr. who would fill my band. I got down to 270 but now have an unfilled band and am back to 300 pounds. I struggled with the idea of yet another WLS, but at 51 feel that the long term health issues with being so overweight are taking thier toll on me. I've done a ton of reading and know there are risks but I feel like I am choosing the best option for me right now. I have selected Dr. Aceves since I will be going alone for the procedure and am self pay...I felt the information I've read about him made him the right choice for me....My friends are worried about me going to Mexico, but my lapband experience with Mexico was very positive and again....I have to choose what is right for me. Any and all advice is welcome. I am concerned about hair loss and (please don't laugh) about my face sagging (I know it's vain but I'm 51 and its a real worry)...everything else is covered by clothes...but my face....well....since I'm not a professional hockey goalie....my face is seen every day.... Thanks for reading....my motto which you'll see when I sign off is Defy Gravity!! Grace