LosingItForMe2011

Hello KB I haven't had my surgery.....I had to restart the process. I had my lapband removed 2/2010 and went back to that surgeon in Oct 2011 for gastric bypass but, after talking with my PCP she wants me to see the bariatric group involved with her practice. So started the process back up. Attended my seminar on 3/12 and now seeing the surgeon and psych therapist on 3/29 to get the ball rolling. I was told this is still considered revision surgery so will go quicker than someone who hasn't had the lapband or gastic prior. That got me excited and I can't wait to get started. Did you get the date of your surgery today?

Right around the corner Panda. Good luck and you're going to do great!

Welcome

Hello Scrow and welcome go the boards. What a positive post and encouraging for all. Thank you for sharing it. I can't wait to be on the losing side of bypass surgery

Congrats to you both and really soon you'll be allowed to eat something more solid. In the meantime why not take this time to research the boards and internet, learn more about the process that you're going through and how to get the best results. There are tons of books out there too. I love doing the research and getting more info...the more you know the more empowered you will be Congrats and I wish you both the best!

Hello Jemma, Congrats on your surgery and the beginning of the new you

I'm just starting my journey again so can't really offer any suggestions after surgery but, wanted to encourage you all and congrats on your surgery date!

Congrats on 9 months but most of all congrats on being so happy with your decision and the success you've had Awesome job! I hope I can do the same when my time comes.

I'm back in the process again with a new bariatric group that my PCP wants me to go to. I'm excited and ready to go!

Hello folks....What tools to you find helpful to you to stay with the program? What I mean is do you have certain items that help you along the way such as: Bento Box - to help with portion control Blender Bottle - to help mix your shakes without lumps food Journal - to help track your Protein, exercise, Water etc.

Hello Diddle...welcome to the boards I'm just starting my new process...lapband was removed in 2/2010. I went back to my surgeon for the RNY in October but, have decided to go with a new bariatric center. Attended my first meeting today and ready to start the testing and appointments How are you feeling?

How are things going Tor?

Panda, I would think there was something wrong if you had NO anxiety. I think it's perfectly natural to have it because it is a big decision and a serious surgery. But RNY has been around for a long time and surgeries have become so much more advanced as well as the testing to make sure things are ok before they close you up from the surgery. I know I'm nervous and I've only started the process and I've had lapband surgery with two revisions already prior. But if you know this surgery is for you and in the end it's going to help you out...concentrate more on that Good luck!

Hello Tx I just came back from my information night and they basically stated the sleeve is available but, most insurances don't pay for it and because of the staples used, there is a high risk of ulcers and bleeding. They do do tests to make sure the bleeding doesn't happen but, they said just like a staple when stapling paper sometimes they don't close all the way. They also said there isn't long enough studies on the sleeve for them to give info more than 5-6 years out like they can with the lapband or RNY. So with that, they think the RNY is the better surgery because of the results they already know. Just what I learned today anyway. I was already set on the RNY after having had the lapband already. I just know for me I need the malabsorbtion to help me get to my goal. Definitely do your research and I wish you the best with your surgery.

Hello Luvmetru, Have you considered calling your nutrionist from your bariatric center and starting up with them again? Maybe a few visits to get you started on the right track again so you can lose the weight? I know it's not easy, we're all here because it's not easy, that's for sure. I wish you the best and hope you find what helps to kick things back up for ya.

How did you make out at work today Diddle?

well...we have the surgery to help us not be as hungry and to lose weight but, along with it it's a total mental game. WE fixed our digestive system but, we also need to work on fixing our head - break old habits, figure out what causes us to over eat, learn to mindfully eat...learn to not eat our emotions. I think that's the hardest part of any weightloss surgery but, I'm SO ready for it. I've been working on the mental aspects of it for more than 5 months now and I truly feel it's going to help me with this surgery and after the surgery. it's true peeps who don't follow through with the eating rules and follow-up post op visits tend to gain it back or sometimes even worse, keep losing weight the unhealthy way. They don't eat their Protein, don't take their Vitamins.....that to me is a risk I'm not willing to take. That to me is someone who didn't do the work prior to having the surgery. Pretty scary. Do your homework before your surgery......follow the recommendations. WE're not perfect but, we certainly can do the best we can with the tools we have and THAT will make us successful

congrats!

Good luck! i hope you hear soon!

Good luck to you both...I'm just starting or should say re-starting my process now. No clue how long it will take.

Hi Regina, Man you've been through alot! You've got a good attitude though and you can do this! You're on your way! Good luck!

Hello adot and nik, Great weightloss! I haven't had RNY yet but, I'm in the process. I did have the lapband but, that was removed in 2010 due to a really bad prolaps. Hairloss, from what I'm told happens - I had it with the band too. They basically told me to make sure my Protein intake was at the levels they told me to take in and some folks were taking the Biotin like you said. Glad to hear it's stopped though and that it's filling in for you. nik - as far as emotional eating. It's probably one of the hardest things to work your way through but you can do it. I'm currently working with a therapist on that myself. It was one of the requirements for my surgery but, I'm going to keep seeing her and work through it all because even as I lose the weight with the RNY, I think I can use it so I don't get back to this again. Basically, I do a breathing exercise when I'm noticing my hunger or craving is due to emotions. I take two seconds and take a deep breath, hold it for a second and release it. It slows me down and clears my head. Of course it's getting in the habit of doing that BEFORE you grab the food. Another thing is to ask yourself am I hungry or is it head hunger? If it's head hunger...then chew a piece of gum or brush your teeth...then go for a walk, meditate, dance to one song...something, anything to get the thought out of your head. 5 minutes will do it...YOU can do it I wish you the best fighting that battle. I so, so understand where you're coming from but, YOU know you can do it

Hello MrsJButler...the more the merrier. Welcome

Cool!

Oops just saw your other post. Thanks!