Kami63

Congrats to you all

I start Tuesday and I am scar-ed lol I figure ill get through half a day fine and the turn into a fire breathing dragon....umm beware coworkers

Glad to hear you are feeling better

Hang in there hon. I didn't say before but I have waited 3 years due to insurance crap. I made it through and you will too.

Yes I have the weird choking feeling sometimes but I am not sure if that is my hernia or the swelling from the band or both. It basically feels like my throat is swollen shut at the bottom...that us the only way I can describe it.

Here is what I found on symptoms:

http://www.m.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/understanding-hiatal-hernia-symptoms

Beach lover good luck and may you have a speedy recovery ! Also good luck to anyone else slotted for today!

Mine was diagnosed yesterday at my EGD. The doctor that did my EGD said that it should resolve on its own after they remove my band...

So I am feeling really depressed and upset! One step forward 12 steps back seems like! I had my scope done on June 3rd and afterwards they told me I have over 50 ulcers so they told for for 30 days I have to take meds to clear them up so they told me that I will have another scope done June 24 and surgery on July 1st! I went back to the center today for an appointment and they advised me my Iron is to low to do the surgery so now it's postponed! I have to take Iron pills for 3 months and then go get more blood work gone on sept 6th! So now I'm just hurt and upset and devastated!!! Something I wanted so badly for year it was within reach and now keeps getting pushed back :/

First I would like to say that I am sorry to hear of your delays. Second I stress that I am not a doctor but there was an option that worked for me that may cut your wait time down. I had an iron infusion one month ago. (It is not for everyone it is not the same as a blood transfusion) It will also depend on how low your iron really is. Maybe you could talk to your Pcp about seeing a hematologist. Do you know your hemoglobin # ? Mine was fluctuating between a 7.5 and 8 and the monthlies certainly don't help the iron levels. Just more info for you to chew on.

I had my endoscopy yesterday and my surgery is on 06/25 .... The nail biting has endued...lol

Congrats:D I call mine the "owner manual" to ha ha....

Wow I meant UNeventful sorry

Omg! Have safe flight and may your surgery be I eventful! Good luck all sleevers today and tomorrow

Im doing total lean GNC brand the chocolate is really good the vanilla bean is ok.....they have a chocolate Peanut Butter powder I would like try.......I start mine friday too:) they are 25g protien I think 170 cal im not near one at the moment for exacts but they arent to bad

Oh my gosh I had the same thing. They put me out today for the EGD and when I woke up they said I need to be cleared by the Cardiologist. Scary! Let us know how it turns out. I don't have my Cardiologist appt yet.

Good luck to everyone getting sleeved today!

I was sleeved on monday. So far I have no regrets.

That is great! Hope things are smooth today for everyone else!

Guess I was posting how while u were posting. Sorry

Sure. Click on quote underneath the persons post that you want to show n yours. Good luck. I don't personally deal with these issues but my Mom has all of her life and therefore I have seen the cycle you speak of. Going off the med's usually leads down a dark road for someone with depression. Please try another psychiatrist and soon.

Wow and I thought I got them done quick...lol good luck!

Got to be at the hospital at 10:00... This is real there is no changing my mind

Good luck tomorrow

Im sleeved!!! Surgery was at 8am and in my room by 12... So all went well, some gas pain and pinching pain around the drain. Only on ice chips right now.

Glad all went well!

That is fantastic that you are approved! When I got my approval I felt sick.... I think that is just bc I have a sensitive stomach...lol we are on our way! Next up for you is your date

Good luck! I have my endoscopy tomorrow morning to make sure the band is not IN my stomach. Last test before preop labs! How are our sleevers from yesterday feeling....wishing you guys a smooth recovery.

Good luck guys and gals !

Congrats

Hi! I liked this article: http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/12-questions-to-ask-your-doctor-about-weight-loss-surgery

This is your opportunity to interview your surgeon. The best advice I can give is to make sure you love your surgeon. They will have their life in your hands. Good luck

Because when I tried less than 1200 calories and going to the gym I was constantly hungry. I did lose 8lbs in a week when i was at 1000 calories per day but i didnt like being hungry since i eat when im hungry...So I figured this would be my tool to not be hungry with less and when I get to the maintenance stage I will be back at my 1200 (1400 when I went out) maintaining lifestyle and all will be well.

Janice05/23 I am sorry to hear you we're lectured. One of my very first posts on here, someone jumped to a conclusion when they knew nothing about me and felt the need to lecture me.... It s not fun. I did think some of your symptoms though sounded very similar to mine and I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 22 after being a very active teenager and aging horrible amts of weight very very quickly. And when I eat very little and exercise my tail off I can lose weight.....but I am hungry anyway....good luck on your journey and I will be on the sleeved side soon!