robin

I think its Biotin?

hi! i am 58, and my lap band reversal to gastric bypass is scheduled next fri, 26th. my doctor put me on the Protein Shake diet last week, along with 2 clear Snacks a day. i will also remain on that for 2 weeks after. i was told it was to shrink the liver, just like you were. i hope they are able to explain and remedy the pain in your stomach.

My doctor is Roger de LA Torre he created the preferred version of lapro. Rny that surgeons use now he prefers the 2 weeks liquid prep I'm on day 2 not liking it! But he's done 7000 plus surgeries so I guess I have to listen

Well first off Congrats to you, and enjoy your Journey. I know for me I am on liquids after surgery for 1 to 2 weeks, Water, Jello, broth, SF Popsicles ect, then soft foods like cottage cheese, Refried Beans, puddings, Cream Soups for a few weeks, then work my way into normal foods gradually. I can only eat 1/4 cup at a time when on liquids, soft foods and normal foods.

I'm in the Midwest Toledo Ohio to be exact. I went to Dr. White who is absolutely awesome! Toledo Hospital where he does his surgeries is rated a bariatric center if excellence. He has been around a long time. I have a friend 8 years post open and he did her surgery as well.
He also is very kind and compassionate. He's #1 in my book! And his staff are always accessible ready willing and able to help every step of the way....kudos yo Dr. White and staff
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Thanks everyone. I got some immodium to help with the diarrhea and I am going to start intaking a Fiber supplement. I am hoping that time is my friend. I guess I just need to give everything time to adjust to the changes in my body.

I'll be 50 this year. RNY surgery is April 22. I had all my preop testing done today. It's getting more "real"...It's like a roller coaster ride of mixed emotions

Hi All,I had my surgery 2 weeks ago today. Had my 2 week follow up today and have lost a total of 25 lbs! I am feeling very well . My only issue is belching. I am not fit company for man or beast! Hope all the other boomers are doing well.

If your on top for 15 minutes you moving up & down. Sweeting your butt off.

Walked my neighborhood...and realized the walk that 2 months ago took me 35 minutes and exhausted me, now takes 22 minutes and I'm still raring to go! Apparently time to add another loop on our path!
HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 223

Ok so I'm a postal worker and have the day off so started exercise early... Rode stationary bike for 25 min and then swam 15 laps.. Hubby and I are off to walk 2 miles... It's a beautiful day in Oklahoma!!!!

Good luck tomorrow. We have an april pre and post surgery thread. 2 different ones. Anyway, I was april 1st. Your youth will help, but no matter how you lose all the weight, either you're elastic or not. I'd prefer the skin over the fat but I also hope for the lottery.

Thank you ladies for your input! I was hoping certain weight training/exercises can help with this but I guess not lol. And you are right, I'll take the extra skin to the extra fat any day!

Welcome! I'm only about an hour and a half away in CS. And my date is the 25th!

Hi, my name is Candi from Spring, Tx. I am 31 yrs old. 5'1 and pushing 230lbs. I have been approved for RNY and am scheduled for surgery on April 22nd. I've been stalking the forums silently as a ghost for awhile while I have gone through the pre-surgery insurance approval process but figured now that I am a go, I should join the family.

hi! i am robin. i am new here. i am having the gastric bypass on april 24th, and am becoming anxious to get this journey started.

I logged all my meals on my loose it app. No more soda just Water. And started eating low carb high Protein foods like I had surgery all ready :-) and just walked every other day... Parked far away any where I went. Still do :-) I did have days I fell off the wagon but the next day is a new day. I messed up now move on an keep going. If you need to maybe start seeing a therapist. A lot of the journey is head work :-) maybe your bariatric doctor can suggest someone to talk to.

I dieted like I had already had the surgery. I lost 30lbs. I used the elliptical machine for a hour and a half every other day. I had a lot of problems with eating. I tell ppl I suffered from last supper syndrome and I'm not kidding I did and it was bad. I cut out sodas and switched to Water. I would drink one whole glass of water prior to eating and then I would eat. I also wouldn't allow myself to eat past 8pm unless I became hypoglycemic then I'd do a glucerna drink. I never had problems getting the will power to lose my dang problem was keeping the weight off. It was a constant battle. If need to you can pm me and I can tell you how I eat and see if maybe that will help you reason I'm offering that is bc my bf went from 230 I. May last year to 192 now bc he allowed me to do his portions and cook. We hardly eat out. I wish u luck I know how frustrating this can be.

Congrats!!Hi everyone! I'm new here! Excited and scared . I don't have date yet just have one more psychiatrist appt and group in May and everything else is done ! Weeeeeeee!!! it's gorgeous out! Enjoy the day! Thanks for any help you will all give me!

I heard from my insurance company yesterday and u have been approved for revision!

I did the band first because 7 years ago it just seemed right ! I was 22 and all i was worried about was getting skinny so i could wear cute clothes . Never really did no research just heared it was safe and went for it ! Plus everybody had a horror story it seemed back then about rny so i backed off . Then my best friend had rny a year after me and i watched her success and then many friends and family did it and all had major success . After six years and only a 40lb lost i desided to go foward with the revision . I had my lap band removed and rny the same day 1/29/13. Best choice i ever made i have lost 51 lbs and feel great ! To make a very long story short i pick the band for all the wrong reasons but now i got a second chance at success and i love my new life !