BB145

Hi Sarah! I had some of the same problems and will be seeing a new surgeon this Friday to discuss removing the band and revising to the sleeve. I too thought the band was great in the beginning and lost weight, but I was either too tight or too loose. There was no "sweet spot" for me. I was kidding myself by saying it was a good thing. I too was throwing up constantly. There were days that I couldn't even get liquids down and still others I could eat tons. Finally several months ago, I lost all restriction. I'm guessing I have a leak. I thought I'd try to lose the weight by myself, but of course that's a lost cause. I just got fed up with being sick all the time. With my band, anything healthy (lean meats, veggies, fruits) made me sick as a dog. I finally just stopped eating so I wouldn't be sick. That's not healthy either. I just wanted to be able to eat healthy foods and keep them down. But of course now I'm never full...ever.
I'm now having a lot of port pain that is new and different. I'm seeing a new surgeon as the one who did my band never listened nor did his staff. I've been doing a lot of research and have pretty much decided on the sleeve. I feel very sad and frustrated as I thought I was doing the right thing 4 years ago by getting the band. I'm just ready to get back on track. Good luck and keep us posted on your journey!

Yep! I thought my sleeve wasn't working either. And I too learned the hard way. I'm still learning to live with it and I haven't quite learned what is one bite too much. It's like not full, not full, not full, to BAM one bite more and waaaay too full. It's miserable and I hope I figure it out soon!

My tastes have changed as well. Nothing really tastes good at all. I only eat because I know I need to. I'm hoping, in a way, that it's because I've been on liquids for so long. I make myself eat everyday. This is the first time in my life I'm eating to live and not living to eat. Weird!

Hi. I was sleeved the same day as you. My doctor's phases are a little different and he is super conservative about moving on. I'm in phase 2 which means any of the Clear Liquids, Protein Drinks, and heart healthy (low fat) strained, thinned creamed soups. I can't move on to the next phase which is blenderized/pureed until week 4. He also gives instruction when adding new foods to have one bite, chew well, and if there is no distress, try it again. If at any point you have distress, stop and wait a few days before you try it again.
I'm trying to get creative and my family is eating a lot of Soup these days. :-) I've gotten a super full feeling if I've "eaten" too fast. It doesn't really hurt, but is uncomfortable. I made the mistake of eating a broth that was too rich the other night and I was in the bathroom all night. I was so worried about making sure it was thin enough and strained that it never occured to me that my system isn't used to rich foods since being on liquids for so many weeks. I was naseated for a couple of hours. I learned my lesson. I now also take into consideration what kind of liquids things are made with. I too feel really well now and am mostly back to normal. I am just so ready to eat something with a little more substance. I have lost 16 pounds though so that's good! Good luck. Let us know how advancing the diet goes.

I know what you mean! I'm sick of the sweet as well! I'm allowed thinned, strained, low fat cream Soups also. Yesterday I sauteed some onions, garlic, and italian seasoning in a teaspoon of EVOO until carmelized, added a can of heart healthy Tomato soup, 1 can of Water and a knorr bullion cube, cooked it on low for like an hour. Then I pureed it and strained it. Added a drop or two of balsamic vinegar and fresh ground pepper to my bowl. It was heaven! Today I added a spoon of f/f sour cream to my bowl. It was yummy like that as well. I've ordered some plain Unjury Protein Powder so that I can get my protein in with soups as well. I'll be doing this again.

I was sleeved Feb 20 I'm on full liquid diet. I made a yummy butternut squash Soup put some tofu, chicken, cilantro, chicken broth, salt, pepped, when cooked put it in blender to liquify add more chicken broth and its a yummy liquid butternut squash soup with Protein chicken and tofu.
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I was sleeved early 2/12. I spent the first 48 hours dry heaving. Not pleasant. I was terrified I was going to rip something open, but my leak test was negative. I stayed in the hospital an extra day to get control of the nausea. I got home late yesterday afternoon and have been fine. I'm able to take in liquids with no problem. Nothing sounds good to me tho. I still have gas pain, but other than my belly being tender, I don't have any pain at all. I have not taken any narcotic pain meds since day before yesterday. I took Tylenol last night since it was my first night in my own bed. I slept okay. I do have pretty bad heartburn which they say is normal. I started taking my Pepsid and hopefully that will help over the next couple of days. IF I continue to do well today with the Clear Liquids, I'm going to add another liquid to the mix. I feel I need some calories, I feel pretty tired and weak. Unfortunately everything seems to be going right through. At least I'm not constipated I guess. I've lost 10 pounds in a week which includes my time on pre-op diet. I walked quite a bit today and am now exhausted. Going to rest for a while. Hope you all continue to feel better.

Well I've done an EGD, a sleep study, a stress test, pre-op blood work and EKG, pre-op visits, and tomorrow I start the all liquid diet. Not to mention the fact that I had the band placed and it has failed (leaking) with no restriction and I've regained, so now I'm getting sleeved. I'm not lazy, stupid, or misinformed.
I was chatting with a woman at the doctor's office last week who was 6 weeks post-op. She was so happy as she had already lost 30 pounds. She told me she no longer felt the need to eat all day long and she felt free for the first time in her life. She was in her late 50's. I know I don't want to give up another 20 years of my life living like this. That's why I'm doing this. I have such an unhealthy, exhausting relationship with food. I don't eat because I'm hungry each time. I eat because I can, because I'm sad, because I'm happy, because it's there. For me it's like I can never shut that need off. I hate myself everyday for not being able to control it. I just want to be "normal" when it comes to food. I want a tool that will help me eat because I need to, not because I want to.
I'm scared too. I worry that it won't turn out how I want it to. I worry that I'm sacrificing so much just to do this. I swore I'd never go this route, but yet here I am. But I also know I have to do something. I just want to be free. I'm doing this for myself and for my family. I want to be around a long time. And I want to actually participate in my life, not just be a bystander. Tomorrow is the start of all liquids. I know it's going to be brutal, but if this is what I have to do to get where I want to be, then I'll do it.
So, this "rant" is for those of you who tell me I'm taking the easy way out. Walk a mile in my shoes and tell me how easy it is. Until then.... Shut it!

I was you! Exactly had the same relationship with food. Whenever we were going to an event, I never thought about all my friends I was going to see, I thought about what food was going to be served. Had my surgery 9/17 & down 74 pounds. I wish I did this years ago! I'm loving life & now I eat to live not the other way around. Good luck to you & I also hope you get approved quickly. We are all here for you....

Well I've done an EGD, a sleep study, a stress test, pre-op blood work and EKG, pre-op visits, and tomorrow I start the all liquid diet. Not to mention the fact that I had the band placed and it has failed (leaking) with no restriction and I've regained, so now I'm getting sleeved. I'm not lazy, stupid, or misinformed.
I was chatting with a woman at the doctor's office last week who was 6 weeks post-op. She was so happy as she had already lost 30 pounds. She told me she no longer felt the need to eat all day long and she felt free for the first time in her life. She was in her late 50's. I know I don't want to give up another 20 years of my life living like this. That's why I'm doing this. I have such an unhealthy, exhausting relationship with food. I don't eat because I'm hungry each time. I eat because I can, because I'm sad, because I'm happy, because it's there. For me it's like I can never shut that need off. I hate myself everyday for not being able to control it. I just want to be "normal" when it comes to food. I want a tool that will help me eat because I need to, not because I want to.
I'm scared too. I worry that it won't turn out how I want it to. I worry that I'm sacrificing so much just to do this. I swore I'd never go this route, but yet here I am. But I also know I have to do something. I just want to be free. I'm doing this for myself and for my family. I want to be around a long time. And I want to actually participate in my life, not just be a bystander. Tomorrow is the start of all liquids. I know it's going to be brutal, but if this is what I have to do to get where I want to be, then I'll do it.
So, this "rant" is for those of you who tell me I'm taking the easy way out. Walk a mile in my shoes and tell me how easy it is. Until then.... Shut it!

Ahhhhhhh! This is going to be the longest week of my life! So ready to get this done. One week from tomorrow. Start the ALL liquid diet tomorrow.

Well I've done an EGD, a sleep study, a stress test, pre-op blood work and EKG, pre-op visits, and tomorrow I start the all liquid diet. Not to mention the fact that I had the band placed and it has failed (leaking) with no restriction and I've regained, so now I'm getting sleeved. I'm not lazy, stupid, or misinformed.
I was chatting with a woman at the doctor's office last week who was 6 weeks post-op. She was so happy as she had already lost 30 pounds. She told me she no longer felt the need to eat all day long and she felt free for the first time in her life. She was in her late 50's. I know I don't want to give up another 20 years of my life living like this. That's why I'm doing this. I have such an unhealthy, exhausting relationship with food. I don't eat because I'm hungry each time. I eat because I can, because I'm sad, because I'm happy, because it's there. For me it's like I can never shut that need off. I hate myself everyday for not being able to control it. I just want to be "normal" when it comes to food. I want a tool that will help me eat because I need to, not because I want to.
I'm scared too. I worry that it won't turn out how I want it to. I worry that I'm sacrificing so much just to do this. I swore I'd never go this route, but yet here I am. But I also know I have to do something. I just want to be free. I'm doing this for myself and for my family. I want to be around a long time. And I want to actually participate in my life, not just be a bystander. Tomorrow is the start of all liquids. I know it's going to be brutal, but if this is what I have to do to get where I want to be, then I'll do it.
So, this "rant" is for those of you who tell me I'm taking the easy way out. Walk a mile in my shoes and tell me how easy it is. Until then.... Shut it!

Good luck! I hope you get your approval soon!

Well I've done an EGD, a sleep study, a stress test, pre-op blood work and EKG, pre-op visits, and tomorrow I start the all liquid diet. Not to mention the fact that I had the band placed and it has failed (leaking) with no restriction and I've regained, so now I'm getting sleeved. I'm not lazy, stupid, or misinformed.
I was chatting with a woman at the doctor's office last week who was 6 weeks post-op. She was so happy as she had already lost 30 pounds. She told me she no longer felt the need to eat all day long and she felt free for the first time in her life. She was in her late 50's. I know I don't want to give up another 20 years of my life living like this. That's why I'm doing this. I have such an unhealthy, exhausting relationship with food. I don't eat because I'm hungry each time. I eat because I can, because I'm sad, because I'm happy, because it's there. For me it's like I can never shut that need off. I hate myself everyday for not being able to control it. I just want to be "normal" when it comes to food. I want a tool that will help me eat because I need to, not because I want to.
I'm scared too. I worry that it won't turn out how I want it to. I worry that I'm sacrificing so much just to do this. I swore I'd never go this route, but yet here I am. But I also know I have to do something. I just want to be free. I'm doing this for myself and for my family. I want to be around a long time. And I want to actually participate in my life, not just be a bystander. Tomorrow is the start of all liquids. I know it's going to be brutal, but if this is what I have to do to get where I want to be, then I'll do it.
So, this "rant" is for those of you who tell me I'm taking the easy way out. Walk a mile in my shoes and tell me how easy it is. Until then.... Shut it!

Well I've done an EGD, a sleep study, a stress test, pre-op blood work and EKG, pre-op visits, and tomorrow I start the all liquid diet. Not to mention the fact that I had the band placed and it has failed (leaking) with no restriction and I've regained, so now I'm getting sleeved. I'm not lazy, stupid, or misinformed.
I was chatting with a woman at the doctor's office last week who was 6 weeks post-op. She was so happy as she had already lost 30 pounds. She told me she no longer felt the need to eat all day long and she felt free for the first time in her life. She was in her late 50's. I know I don't want to give up another 20 years of my life living like this. That's why I'm doing this. I have such an unhealthy, exhausting relationship with food. I don't eat because I'm hungry each time. I eat because I can, because I'm sad, because I'm happy, because it's there. For me it's like I can never shut that need off. I hate myself everyday for not being able to control it. I just want to be "normal" when it comes to food. I want a tool that will help me eat because I need to, not because I want to.
I'm scared too. I worry that it won't turn out how I want it to. I worry that I'm sacrificing so much just to do this. I swore I'd never go this route, but yet here I am. But I also know I have to do something. I just want to be free. I'm doing this for myself and for my family. I want to be around a long time. And I want to actually participate in my life, not just be a bystander. Tomorrow is the start of all liquids. I know it's going to be brutal, but if this is what I have to do to get where I want to be, then I'll do it.
So, this "rant" is for those of you who tell me I'm taking the easy way out. Walk a mile in my shoes and tell me how easy it is. Until then.... Shut it!

No, I haven't been judged here. the outside world is not so kind. I've had a rough day and the negativity I have been feeling from others has finally gotten on my last nerve. Thank you for the well wishes.

Thanks for posting that! I needed to hear that today! I'm so glad to hear how well you've done. Congrats!! I'm so ready to do this! This is going to be the longest week of my life!

What a great idea!! Love it! I'd wear it with pride.

Good luck! I hope you get your approval soon!

OK tomorrows the day, gotta be at the hospital at 5:45am. Getting ready to end my obsession with food.< /p>

I second that emotion!! There's nothing easy about this decision at all, it's life changing. The surgery is just the start, we will have to be the ones who do the work!

No, I haven't been judged here. the outside world is not so kind. I've had a rough day and the negativity I have been feeling from others has finally gotten on my last nerve. Thank you for the well wishes.

Congrats BB145! I think you made the perfect choice! I could've written that myself! I was ALWAYS obsessing about food! It's only been 6 wks now & I no longer have that obsession! I LOVE being able to eat just a small amount & be perfectly satisfied! I now eat to live..NOT live to eat! Good luck!

"And I want to actually participate in my life, not just be a bystander."
AMEN!! Oh my gosh I want that on a t-shirt <3