raquelrdgz

I had my revision too and with I had never had the band!! Good luck to you!!

Anybody take these? Was told it'd help speed up metabolism & give lots of energy!

I'm looking for Julia Alpert--- she sent me a box full of goodies and because of a major set back, I had to have revision on my RNY- today I pulled out that box and her letter, it made my day!!! I want to thank her but I don't know how to get a hold of her, if anyone on here knows, please let her know or let me know!! Thank you!!!

I too, had my RNY Nov 6th however, my pouch is to big!!!! After a slow loss (32 lbs) my dr ran some tests and discovered my pouch was not the size it should be I go back to surgery July 17 and again, I'll have to do the liquids, mushies and then solids! I've got about 40lbs more I'd like to lose so hopefully this will get me there!

Congrats to those who have has an awesome success!!! I was looking forward to a Tummy Tuck this year but looks like that's not going to happen & I'm okay with that, I'm not giving up!!!

What test did he do in the office to see that your pouch was dilated? Did he say how it happened or why? I had my surgery in April and i feel like i can eat more than others also. Losing very slow. Congrats on getting insurance approval to fix it.

I had two tests, one was an x-ray where I drank that chalky white stuff so they could take images of my pouch and the second was an EDG which is a scope - I was put to sleep and a scope was put down my throat to determine how big my pouch was.

The dr doesn't know why this happen to me, he says he hasn't seen this in manyyyy years but that it has happen.

I recommend you speak to your dr and be persistent cause mine was blaming my food choices right before he ran one x- ray in his office then says - oh you maybe right!! - Doesnf hurt to ask!

Today is day 6 and I am feeling really good. My doctor was Dr. Robert Davis and I believe he did a fantastic job. I have more pain from my throat and ear from the tube they put down your throat than from the surgery.

Also the hospital staff at Memorial Herman were fantastic. They treated my wife and I really well.

Awesome!! That's my dr also!! ????

I received my approval Friday now just waiting on a surgery date!! Getting allll nervous as if it was my first time!!

I am in Houston.

How's it going Texasmike?? How do you feel? Is your dr Robert or Garth?

WOW. This whole process is moving so quickly for me because I am self-paying' date=' and I don't have to deal with insurance. I had my first appointment on May 30th, and I just completed all of the pre surgical requirements and tests. I am starting to get really anxious & excited! I want to schedule surgery!!!! I want a date!!! I know it will be soon....but I feel like a little kid on Christmas Eve. As excited as I am though, I am really scared of failure. What if I don't succeed? What if I can't do this!? I guess it's just hard for me to even picture myself losing weight because I've never done extraordinary on any diet in the past. I can't even imagine myself being below 250lbs. I honestly don't remember the last time I was less than 250lbs. I just really want to get things moving. I want to start my road to being a healthier and happier me.[/quote']

Don't worry- as long as you are persistent and do as your doctor says than everything will be ok! I had mine 11/6/12 and at 6mo the dr ran tests and my pouch is to big I'm having to go back to surgery to correct it- so u see, I'm NOT giving up & I am NOT going to fail!!! As long as you don't give up on yourself you'll be ok too! There's always a fix! Keep us posted!

Wow.... pretty interesting. Does your insurance cover it? I am 1 yr post op and have not lost like everyone else as well. Only 53 lbs and now I have completely stopped losing. I follow the plan' date=' workout like crazy and its just not budging. I have my yearly check-up next week and I am going to talk to him about it. Did your doctor say why your pouch dialated?[/quote']

I have no idea at this point if my insurance will cover but I'm expecting it to cause he said it was out of my control! Yes, mention it to your dr better to know your options and what's really going on. After I do my tests an it's confirmed then I'll know if my insurance will cover- prayi it does!

I'm 6 months out, had revision from band to RNY on 11-6-12 but my weight loss wasn't anything extreme- I have only lost 32lbs and I voiced my concerns on my 6mo follow up, dr performed some tests in his office which he says he sees my pouch is dilated!! He scheduled me for two procedures that I'll be doing at the hospital to make sure what he saw is acurate, if he is right- I will have to go back to surgery and have my stomach trimmed off!!

I'm nervous but sorta relieved that he's detected it so soon, I was concerned as to why I was able to eat so much more than other November members and why I wasn't losing at the same pace everyone else was.... I'm thankful I'm getting some answers and getting it looked into! All I can say is that if you feel something just isn't right, it's up to you to fix it! If I had not been persistent with my dr he would of just thought I was losing at a slow pace since after all I did lose 30lbs!

I go in for the tests next week! Hoping to put this behind me soooon! Feels like pre-op all over again!

You're only 38 pounds from your goal...and this is a tool. I don't know...maybe ask the family to not have the cheetos' date=' tacos and sugar Cookies in the house? I'm not sure the answer, I'm sorry.[/quote']

Thanks Nel- I know the hubs and kids don't need to be eating that way too but, I feel guilty taking things out of the house when I made this choice not them... Just bummed- guess I need to just hang in there, not like I can reverse it

Ok... Here we go... I had a reversal from lapband to RNY in Nov and I am struggling!!! I just can't give up the sweets & high calorie meals! I do really good during the day but when I get home and I'm with my kids and husband I want to eat what they eat and I want the sugar cookie, Cheetos, tacos and everything that caused me to be this way! I say to myself that I can walk away but, I cave! I still crave the bad stuff, I don't dump so it doesn't prevent me from anything and worse is that I don't feel restricted in anyway when I eat! What do I do? I even considered diet pills to suppress my hunger and give me energy or I want my dr to run tests and tell me why I don't have a food restriction but, at my 3 mo follow up he brushed my concern off. Could I see another dr if he's my surgeon? Ahhhh- frustrated:(

SW: 218 CW 188 GOAL: 150!

Does anyone know if we can count our Protein shake to our daily Fluid intake?

I've been told yes, liquid are liquids so they count along with your waters, teas, coffees ect. At the beginning I thought Water was Water and I had to drink 64oz on top of anything else which I was like - good lord, I'm float away lol -

PS I was also told that if you drink coffee you have to add a cup of water for every oz of coffee you drink but, I haven't confirmed if that's the truth--

60-100grams per day!! I drink premium protien and it's 30grams!

It is like learning how to eat all over again ! When i get sick and i do sometimes i put it in my not eat that anymore pile lol . But maybe trying this will help you . I was very lucky i have a great dietain who teches great classes that show us how to eat with this surgey ! I never had that with the band !

Proud mommy to three amazing babies!

I have a pile like that too and it's helped. At first I guess I wanted to "TEST"u pouch but now I'm at a point where I can make smarter choices- of course I'll still have a slice of cake here and there BUT I used to eat Little Debbie Snacks daily so I've came a long way and still have a long way to go

Thanks' date=' need help, ate till I was throwing up last night, not sure Why....also had a vodka drink at a function, felt horrible![/quote']

Oh Marla I've been there too, I once got so frustrated with this whole thing I stuffed TWO cupcakes in my mouth and enjoyed every minute and calorie of it till like 15min later when out of guilt & shame threw it all up!! We are human we are going to make bad food choices and we will learn the hard way what to do and what not to do just know that you get to start all over again the next day.

I'm by far an expert but, what works for me is drinking Water, when I'm sitting at my desk during the day the old me would of been snacking on some m&ms, Cookies, crackers ect but now I have a pitcher of Water that I've added mint leaves, lemon, cucumber, and ginger to- it tastes so refreshing and I have a pretty cup that I'll fill through out the day and that's stopped my hunger..... During lunch I'll eat light and if I must snack I'll grab almonds, fruit or Protein bar cuz its healthier than a candy bar-- take baby steps, we had surgery on our tummy not our brains so we gotta teach it this new life style

You can reach out to me anytime I'm on FB raquel.rdgz@ymail.com or email me!!

As for the vodka, it could be to soon. I've had a margarita and loved it but I've also tried a beer and it was nasty - everyday is a different day!

I had both on the 14 th of Jan...... And now ' date='I do not feel full at all can eat anything ........only lost 20 lbs so far, disappointed.....[/quote']

Don't get discouraged, we (lap band revision to RNY people) were so used to getting food stuck that now that we can actually eat we feel as if we're failing BUT we aren't! I too can eat anything and I don't feel restricted at all so I've had to resort to measuring cup-- eat 1/4 of a cup of anything and no more than 1/2 at a meal and that's enough for our pouch even though our brain can tell us to keep going!!

Keep up the great work! 20lbs is great!!!

Did anyone had the band removed and bypass done the same day?

Yes, Nov 6, 2012!! Love it, I don't miss that band one bit!!!

Oh wow that's the feeling I started feeling yesterday

How are u feeling?? I've came up with the conclusion that it had to be something I ate (crawfish) that my tummy just could not tolerate and left me feeling sick a whole week but, I'll tell you what-- I am more careful with what I eat now than before! I thought I was going to DIE!!

Houston TX here!! (Pearland to r specific) Robert Davis at the Davis Clinic is my doc

Thanks-- I feel better today but not 100% first time I ever felt pain like that! Felt like I was having contractions!

I went to the ER last night cause my stomache was hurting sooooo bad, I tried shower, bath, gas x, and milk of magnesia and nothing helped. At the hospital (after a long 4 hour wait) I had a cat scan and blood work which all came back normal, I was told to follow up with my dr which I did and he gave me two painful shots on my tummy, one on my belly button and the other on my left- it "helped" but the pain is still there-- he said it was an anti-inflammatory --- not sure what caused it but it scared me!!!!! It's not my gall bladder nor stones, he said it could be the sutures or the beginning of a hernia--- hope this goes away fast!!!

Omgosh girl.. I know what you mean.. I had my surgery Dec 5' date='2012 .. I stalled for 4 weeks!! So at that point i said the heck with it and started eating pizza, hamburgers ect..whatever i could fit in because I felt like the surgery failed me... I thought i should be losing weight no matter what.. Wrong! This is so life changing wether we want it or not... So I started really praying needing strength.. Then i came across this app called my fitness pal. Whoooo after 2 days of using it I was/am back on the road of losing weight. It keeps us accountable of what we put in our mouth.. It really helped me.. Maybe it will help u you too![/quote']

What's your name on my fitness pal? Look

Me up, raquelrdgz!! I love it and find myself using it when I go out so I know exactly what I'm eating , it's hard with home cooked meals but I don't cook much:)

I started training with my trainer and I'm determine to make a change!! There isn't any way I can just give up, gone through so much to get where I'm at and my body can't decide it just wants to stay "plump"

Raquel I feel the exact same way & I am only a week and a half post op. It is very hard emotionally! The first week every time I saw food I wanted to cry...it's really pretty sick! I knew I loved food but never knew I was so emotionally attached. My husband has been wonderful though. He has been doing the grocery shopping and making the family meals so that I don't have to. Also' date=' I went back to work this weekend which really helped me keep my mind off it. I find if I'm busy doing something I like I could care less about food.

Thank you SO much for your post!!! I feel a little less crazy now. Lol [/quote']

Having a family, husband and friends to support you makes all the difference in the world!! I notice my co-workers changing their eating habits too, no more sugary donuts and mid-day frap runs instead they try to make healthier choices which in return helps me!! It's a daily struggle, like most I didn't actually think I was addicted to food but, I am and I have to take it day by day.... I refuse to allow myself to fail at this! This tool is wanted by mannnnny and I'm blessed with it so I'm going to make the best of it! Good luck to u & keep us posted!!!