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Can I join in? I'm so frustrated. I was a failed gastric sleeve 2 1/2 years ago and I had revision 23 days ago to gastric bypass. Starting weight was 250 and I'm down to 230 but have stayed at 230 for the last week. I do an hour on the treadmill everyday this week and even played golf 18 days post op. My trouble is I can't keep and puréed food down. I'm so afraid I'm not getting adequate Protein even though I have a shake everyday. I can keep the shake down but as soon as I have some puréed Beans and turkey it comes right back up. I just don't want to be a failure again. I sure could use a mentor!

Hey. I'm having my sleeve to bypass revision next Wednesday, July 29. I was sleeved in February 2013. I lost about 40 pounds and kept it off for a year when I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was started on a beta blocker. I gained 20 pounds the first month and it has just gone up since then. My insurance said only one bariatric surgery per lifetime however I decided to try to have it approved and they approved it within two days. The insurance company considered my failed sleeve a complication as well as my new heart condition and borderline sleep apnea. I thought for sure I would have to appeal the denial but was happily surprised. So if your insurance states one bariatric surgery in a lifetime, try to get it approved anyhow. You may be pleasantly surprised. I have completed all my preop requirements and I started my diet today. Has anybody gone through this and are you glad that you did this? My biggest fear is not the surgery itself but being a failure again. It's so embarrassing. I am telling very few people I'm having RNY. They all think I'm having a hiatal hernia repair. I would appreciate your thoughts. Thank you.

Well I am now 10 days post op GS revision to RNY..... That was a real trip. I had it done at Cleveland clinic Florida and they were excellent there. The worst part of my entire journey so far was that darn JP drain. Since it was my second abdominal Surgery I had to go home with one for two weeks. After a week I developed a reaction on my skin so I had to travel back and get it removed. What a relief that was. Other than that and of course the gas pains the rest was tolerable as long as I had appropriate pain meds. I am 17 pounds down from my presurgery weight. Today I got to start soft dairy. Cottage cheese never tasted so good. I have had absolutely no nausea (yet) I start soft Protein on 8/10. Can't wait to taste something meaty for a change. Good luck to all. I will let you know how it goes.

The candidate and anniesebring....let's share stories post op! Good luck and see you on the losers bench!!

Tomorrow is my day too! Have to be there at 545 am for a 730 start. I'm nervous. I know it's the right thing to do because I can't lose weight and keep it off the "normal" way. And I'll just be in trouble later on if I don't do it - with my knees or my back or my heart or the list is endless. I am scared though. I have a little boy and want to be there for him when he's older. Wish all of you luck w your 7/29 surgeries. Please let me know how it goes !!!!

Good luck to all of you!!! Keep us posted

The candidate and anniesebring....let's share stories post op! Good luck and see you on the losers bench!!

My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow 7/29. I'm having a sleeve to bypass revision so I kind of already know what I'm facing and guess what? I have been freaking out majorly until last night. Fortunately one of my best friends is also my cardiologists. She told me by all means I am doing the right thing and if she had an inkling of doubt she wouldn't let me do it. I'm 240 lbs and would love to get down to 140. She guaranteed that I will be off my heart and cholesterol meds as well as my Gerd and sleep apnea will go away. Even though I already knew this I needed to hear it from my own friend/cardiologist. Today I am FINALLY AT PEACE! Let's get this show on the road!!!

I have gained 40 pounds since I was sleeved 2 1/2 years ago. Part of it is my own fault and part of it is new cardiac medication that I was put on. Fortunately my insurance considers that a complication of my sleeve and has approved me for gastric bypass which I am scheduled for next Wednesday, July 29 at Cleveland clinic Florida

I have gained 40 pounds since I was sleeved 2 1/2 years ago. Part of it is my own fault and part of it is new cardiac medication that I was put on. Fortunately my insurance considers that a complication of my sleeve and has approved me for gastric bypass which I am scheduled for next Wednesday, July 29 at Cleveland clinic Florida

Good luck to you!! I am 2 months out from my revision!

DivaNurse.....you rock!! I have lost 23 yes folks 23 lbs on 3 weeks time!!!! OMG!!!!! I went back to work today 1 week post op and lasted 4 hours!!! Maybe I'm trying to hard to get back to normal but let me say I have gone from size 22 dress pant to size 18 today and I'm loving it!!!! I have to honestly say that even though I have a physically easy job take two weeks off because the energy isn't back yet!! I love you guys!!!! I couldn't do this without you!!!!

I was also sleeved on 2/4 and went from 258 to 206. I've been on so many stalls but I'm sure my occasional cocktail isn't helping. I need to exercise more too but I am using excuses not to. I'm in the sandwich generation with elderly mom and kids still at home plus a full time job and my husband just had two hip replacements in the last two months so I can honestly say that the lack of exercise isn't really my fault. I'm running like crazy from 7 am to midnight everyday. I wish I could take control of "me" again! I need to get back on track. I sure look and feel a lot better though! ????

Yes I did!

post is no good without pictures....just sayin'

I agree. I started out at 258 on 2/4/13 and I'm 205 now. Looks like we are all going about the same rate. Try not to compare too much. There are so many factors that contribute to our weight loss. I know I'm losing slower because I'm older but I try not to let it get me down. Hang tough! Your doctor should be ashamed of himself!!!

Your doctor is being way too hard on you. I was also sleeved in February (25th to be exact), I've lost 30lbs.
We are all different a lose weight at different rates. Most of my weight loss was before my surgery.
Celebrate your loss! Keep doing what you are doing, its working. Rather than seeing another surgeon, maybe you can start seeing a nutritionist that is familiar with the sleeve. Mine is wonderful and she has never once questioned the rate of my loss and helped me set nutritional goals. Just another option.
Take care. And be proud of your accomplishments.

I've been researching and I'm so glad to have found this site. The support is fantastic and for this really big decision in my life its a comfort to know I'm not alone.
Tomorrow I will see the surgeon for the first time and hope my journey to surgery will not be to long. Hoping to have it done before years end.

I am still stunned that your dr told you that you were going to fail...I remember the advice a fellow sleever said recently: the weight didn't come on your body that quickly, so we shouldn't expect it to come off quickly

Oh goodness.. You sound right on track. I can't believe your dr doesn't realize that everyone loses differently and WE ALL GO THROUGH STALLS! Shame on him for discouraging ou.
I'm almost 6 months and 45 lbs down. I don't say "only" anymore because I'm ok as long as its losing and not gaining. Hang in there.. You're doing great!

Hi felyn001,, i am in the same boat as you,, I was sleeved on 3/19/13 and am down 38 lbs. Was at dr. today and she said i am doing good ,, I told her i felt i was a slow loser ... and she said everybody is different and to keep up the good work and that is 38 pounds i wont see again. So lets keep our chin up and move forward with our journey.. I wish it was falling off but i gotta be patient it will come off.. And i have a few choice words for your dr...... but i dont think i can write them!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree. I started out at 258 on 2/4/13 and I'm 205 now. Looks like we are all going about the same rate. Try not to compare too much. There are so many factors that contribute to our weight loss. I know I'm losing slower because I'm older but I try not to let it get me down. Hang tough! Your doctor should be ashamed of himself!!!

I agree. I started out at 258 on 2/4/13 and I'm 205 now. Looks like we are all going about the same rate. Try not to compare too much. There are so many factors that contribute to our weight loss. I know I'm losing slower because I'm older but I try not to let it get me down. Hang tough! Your doctor should be ashamed of himself!!!

That only works for men!!! :-)

Gee! I think you guys are good luck! Since I posted two days ago I have lost 4 lbs. and you are sbfolurely right!! I need to be honest and true with myself and realize I did this for me. Thanks for the pep talk!! We can do this Shelley!!!!