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woWwow thisThis forum is so great! I have read all the effects that I have gone thru. From vomiting, trying to hide the fact I had this stupid surgery, from feeling stuck and hungry at the same time, pain at the port site, multiple attempts of the doctors trying to take the Fluid out!!! So blessed that stupid thing is out now. I'm 5 weeks post op. I called one of the clinics that cover the sleeve and RnY and was trying to find out what I would need to file for either surgery and she basically said to me that weight loss is really all in your head!!!!! WHAT???? MY HEAD???? I was so shocked. I'm gonna have to go thru that bias crap AGAIN!!!!!! AAARRRGGG!!! I don't wish ill harm on people, I just wished people could understand obesity better!!!

What about Tylenol gel caps?

Wow 45lbs! You Go Girl!!! That's fabulous! I love this site and too want to bring good. I learn so much from everyone. I'm doing well. 4 days post op 10lbs down feeling real good !

I agree. I felt like insurance could deny me even after I had been approved. Really messes with your mind!

Wow 45lbs! You Go Girl!!! That's fabulous! I love this site and too want to bring good. I learn so much from everyone. I'm doing well. 4 days post op 10lbs down feeling real good !

Hey all, surgery 10/29/13. Everything went super good. Home on 10/31/13. A little sore. Just stuck with the liquid loratab the first day home but only once today. I feel real good just real slow. Getting my Protein in and most all Water. My doc told me to not take my Vitamins till my follow up appt. He said that most new gastric bypass patients do not tolerate vitamins. So I will wait to start those. Glad to be on the loser bench! Band to Bypass Rocks!

Hey all, surgery 10/29/13. Everything went super good. Home on 10/31/13. A little sore. Just stuck with the liquid loratab the first day home but only once today. I feel real good just real slow. Getting my Protein in and most all Water. My doc told me to not take my Vitamins till my follow up appt. He said that most new gastric bypass patients do not tolerate vitamins. So I will wait to start those. Glad to be on the loser bench! Band to Bypass Rocks!

tmposton, First I would have to tell you that this website is the BOMB! So many great stories!! My story is had the band, hated it, it flipped side ways and I could not get a fill or Fluid out....removed in July 2013. My son had the sleeve 3 years ago and has done fabulous and he can eat anything, but quanity is limited...but is ready to eat shortly after "settling" for a while. I have chosen the RNY because of my reflux and I like the idea of feeling full longer with less input! I am scheduled 10/28/13 and looking forward to the new me...

That's a good question! I would eat maybe 3-4 bites of whatever and then,,,,,I couldn't eat for an hour. Im looking forward to not eating as much but get that full filling fast! Can't wait 10/29/13 s-day

And how do you feel? Doesn't that make you want to keep on trucking!!??

Wow, this really hits home for me. When I had my lap band I told only a select few at work. My son had the sleeve shortly after my band. He told everyone. He was a success story 325 to 180. Me, I felt guilty because I only lost about 25lbs and struggled the whole 4 years I had that thing. Now its gonna be different. I'm gonna tell the world and not hide it and if people don't like it they don't have to be around me.....I do wish you success and you are going to have to be comfortable in YOUR decision! Live your life with no regrets!!!

hairbrush, pillow and your blankey! I also will take my phone charger because I like music on my phone

Wow, this really hits home for me. When I had my lap band I told only a select few at work. My son had the sleeve shortly after my band. He told everyone. He was a success story 325 to 180. Me, I felt guilty because I only lost about 25lbs and struggled the whole 4 years I had that thing. Now its gonna be different. I'm gonna tell the world and not hide it and if people don't like it they don't have to be around me.....I do wish you success and you are going to have to be comfortable in YOUR decision! Live your life with no regrets!!!

hairbrush, pillow and your blankey! I also will take my phone charger because I like music on my phone

woWwow thisThis forum is so great! I have read all the effects that I have gone thru. From vomiting, trying to hide the fact I had this stupid surgery, from feeling stuck and hungry at the same time, pain at the port site, multiple attempts of the doctors trying to take the Fluid out!!! So blessed that stupid thing is out now. I'm 5 weeks post op. I called one of the clinics that cover the sleeve and RnY and was trying to find out what I would need to file for either surgery and she basically said to me that weight loss is really all in your head!!!!! WHAT???? MY HEAD???? I was so shocked. I'm gonna have to go thru that bias crap AGAIN!!!!!! AAARRRGGG!!! I don't wish ill harm on people, I just wished people could understand obesity better!!!

UK-Sleever, I had a band, going to have RNY 10/29/13! I thought I might like the sleeve as you, but, I know myself and would cheat like crazy!!! My son has the sleeve and went from 320 to 180 when he was 19. He looks good, feels good and eats anything in moderation. Moderation is what I got with the lap band. I know for myself the restriction with malabsortion is my choice. It will not be kind if I want something bad.....I don't want to go thru all this again and not achieve success!!!! Good luck with YOUR choice. From Texas.

Hey bundle of nerves, you got this! Words of affirmation that this is for you! God Bless to you and your babies.

pumpkin 73, Just remember all the hard aches you have gone thru with your lap band. Things are going to be so much better with your RNY! I am right behind you with a rny date 10/29/13!!! Lap band out 7/30/13!

kkelly37, you are so funny! I could hang with you! When I told my boss about my plans for surgery, she just told me I should do a diet and exercise program instead of having surgery. I really understand your feelings about being around other people and don't feel like you are worthy because of your weight! Its gonna change with this fat, are you pregnant, just diet and exercise GIRL!

WOW, I'm scheduled for October 3. My doc is not requiring me to do 10 day liquid diet!!! Stoked! He said I was on the fence with my BMI and I could do the surgery or not.......I am post lapband removal and have done so much research on all surgeries.... I just blurted out SCHEDULE ME :} My husband laughed at me and said that I did not even ponder on making the decision. I told him I was tired of not seeing results of our workout and eating right....I wanted payoff!! No more people thinking I'm pregnant. I carry a lot of my weight in the middle..No more obesity, cause my whole family line is obese. I don't want that. He is so proud. That makes me feel good.

WOW, I'm scheduled for October 3. My doc is not requiring me to do 10 day liquid diet!!! Stoked! He said I was on the fence with my BMI and I could do the surgery or not.......I am post lapband removal and have done so much research on all surgeries.... I just blurted out SCHEDULE ME :} My husband laughed at me and said that I did not even ponder on making the decision. I told him I was tired of not seeing results of our workout and eating right....I wanted payoff!! No more people thinking I'm pregnant. I carry a lot of my weight in the middle..No more obesity, cause my whole family line is obese. I don't want that. He is so proud. That makes me feel good.

WOW, I'm scheduled for October 3. My doc is not requiring me to do 10 day liquid diet!!! Stoked! He said I was on the fence with my BMI and I could do the surgery or not.......I am post lapband removal and have done so much research on all surgeries.... I just blurted out SCHEDULE ME :} My husband laughed at me and said that I did not even ponder on making the decision. I told him I was tired of not seeing results of our workout and eating right....I wanted payoff!! No more people thinking I'm pregnant. I carry a lot of my weight in the middle..No more obesity, cause my whole family line is obese. I don't want that. He is so proud. That makes me feel good.

WOW, I'm scheduled for October 3. My doc is not requiring me to do 10 day liquid diet!!! Stoked! He said I was on the fence with my BMI and I could do the surgery or not.......I am post lapband removal and have done so much research on all surgeries.... I just blurted out SCHEDULE ME :} My husband laughed at me and said that I did not even ponder on making the decision. I told him I was tired of not seeing results of our workout and eating right....I wanted payoff!! No more people thinking I'm pregnant. I carry a lot of my weight in the middle..No more obesity, cause my whole family line is obese. I don't want that. He is so proud. That makes me feel good.

WOW, I'm scheduled for October 3. My doc is not requiring me to do 10 day liquid diet!!! Stoked! He said I was on the fence with my BMI and I could do the surgery or not.......I am post lapband removal and have done so much research on all surgeries.... I just blurted out SCHEDULE ME :} My husband laughed at me and said that I did not even ponder on making the decision. I told him I was tired of not seeing results of our workout and eating right....I wanted payoff!! No more people thinking I'm pregnant. I carry a lot of my weight in the middle..No more obesity, cause my whole family line is obese. I don't want that. He is so proud. That makes me feel good.

Yes! I feel like I wasted 4 years of my life fighting my lapband and right now with no restriction it goes against EVERYTHING I've learned. Just really scary! I too am looking into the RNY because I feel it would be the better choice. We will see....