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Completely anecdotal but I've had both surgeries. I had the band in 2008 and got revised to rny in june 2013. Both surgeries had the same recovery tine for me and the stages for food were virtually the same. The only difference for me is I was hungry post band (that shocked me and was hard emotionally). Whereas with rny I didn't have any hunger and literally had to put my eating on a schedule. The pros and cons are well documented. Consult with your doctor. My philosophy is if I trust this person enough to open me up I sure better trust their judgment too. My story isn't a bash against the band or a rah rah for rny, it is simply my story. My last bit of advice is to enjoy the process. Recovery physically goes fast and is over in a blink. It is the mental stuff that's harder... I still struggle with my new body but am told that will get better with time. Good luck!

Lw 148 Cw. 146

I will say a prayer for you and your mom. I just went through this and lost ny mom 2 weeks ago. She was between the hospital and regab 7 times, coming hone with hospice on a tuesday and passing the next day. It was horrible, devastating and I can't tell you it gets easier but I am almost three weeks out now and there are less tears and more happy thoughts. I am sending u a big hug because having just gone thru this I know your pain. I saw my psychologist on thursday and she put it in perspective it is like post traumatic stress disorder. I work in healthcare and have for oover 20 years, but never experienced it from that side. There are good people and bad but hopefully your mom gets the best. Hugs!!!!

I was in a bookstore once called, The Curmudgeon. I loved that store on so many levels.

You can do this!! Just remember to drink your water and eat your protein. I'm one of those weird people who typically loses weight on vacation, even when I was 267.. probably because of walking etc. Ive never been to texas but have always wanted to go. Im excited for you!! Have a few treats, walk and see the sites and I bet you'll do great. I am going to Italy in 4 weeks, I am a bit scared of the temptations of pasta but hope to focus on fresh seafood and vegetables. My family is italian, so pasta is our "happy place". I've not dumped on it but I try to follow the rules, protein first. If I have a bite of pasta it is after my protein goal for my meal has been met.

I am now a 5.5 and it sux because finding that size is hard. I was a 6 and in some shoes 6.5 which was much easier to find

I just realized I've lost 120 lbs from my all time high... wow. That's a whole person. Heck that's me holding a 25 lb weight. All I can say is wow.

Yay!!! That is funny because my dr thought I'd bottom out at 180 or 170 due to my metabolism and revision. 146 this morning!!!!

You guys are the best!! I just kept thinking with so many changes in my life right now I cannot revert to my old coping mechanism which was food. I lost ny mom, my cat is being put to sleep on friday (he's 20 and kidney failure), I am up for a big job promotion at work and interview on tuesday and have lost over 100 lbs and don't know how to shop or view myself. If a psychologist who is an md can't help me no one can. Lol Seriously tho realizing all this change is too much and taking the step to ask for help did make me proud. A krispey kreme or chocolate cupcake wont fix it

You guys are the best!! I just kept thinking with so many changes in my life right now I cannot revert to my old coping mechanism which was food. I lost ny mom, my cat is being put to sleep on friday (he's 20 and kidney failure), I am up for a big job promotion at work and interview on tuesday and have lost over 100 lbs and don't know how to shop or view myself. If a psychologist who is an md can't help me no one can. Lol Seriously tho realizing all this change is too much and taking the step to ask for help did make me proud. A krispey kreme or chocolate cupcake wont fix it

I was a size 6 but now am a 4.5 on my non dominant hand, 4.75 on the other. When ny hand are cold the still feel a little loose but I don't plan to get them sized any more.

I made an appointment with my psychologist who I saw preop because of the issues I am having with compliments, people noticing my loss, even telling me I need a new work picture, etc. I am actually pretty proud I reached out to ask for help. My appointment is in the morning. I'm nervous because I think a lot of these negative thoughts are interwoven with the passing of my mom. I just don't want to screw up and needed a lifeline. ..

Oh kindle I am so jealous. It is so beautiful there. I loved Jackson and forgot until your correction it's not called Jackson Hole. Why did I think that? Anyway you have paradise there for sure!!!

Just a cool funky little town. We stayed there after driving out of yellowstone. I'd love to go back and ski in the winter. The shops were cool and hiking great!! Jenny lake was beautiful!!

I love the southwest. Grand canyon, zion national park, capital reef, bryce canyon, ALL of Moab Utah (I'd move there tomorrow if hubby would agree) due to arches, canyonlands and dead horse state park. Those are all my happy places in the southwest. Last year we spent 3 weeks in California doing sequoia, redwoods, death valley, Yosemite (while beautiful my least favorite because there were way too many people) well except I loved tuoalume meadows (sp)? Yellowstone should be on everyones bucket list in ny opinion. Spend a lot of time, it is huge. Jackson Hole is wonderful too!! New hampshire has great waterfalls hiking and most important to me QUILT SHOPS!! Finally, this country is amazing. I truly believe there are hidden treasures in every state. I've been to most and can say I've yet to go to a state that I didnt love something. We live in florida and my husband and I lovr some of the quirky towns in the panhandle. Apalachicola, cedar key, etc. Plus beer and oysters are always a great combo.

I am actually pretty happy with ny arms. It's my stomach and upper thighs. I wear 7" shorts when I wear them but looking in the mirror is painful sometimes. I didnt think the extra skin would bother ne but it does. I am just not that girl. I am more of the natural kinda girl. Who knows maybe I'll get over it. Until then, im a worjibg out fool to build uo muscle. Sprinf in florida is beautuful so ive been walking an extra 3 miles on top of my normal workouts just to be outside.

I did a full month of optifast pre surgery it was hard but doable. I struggled more because the year prior I did 4 months optifast and only lost 12 lbs. By the time I had to do it preop I was so six of those sweet shakes. The good part about doing it the month before is after surgery yoy don't care about food anymore. Good luck on your surgery!! I am almost 9 months out and thrilled with my results.

Oh the dreaded skin topic... my tummy looks like a sharpei puppy... I am seeing my psychologist next week and plan to start the talk about a panni. .. I doubt insurance will pay but if I could offset any costs id do it tomorrow. I am starting to fit into 8s but am sure if my excess skin were gone I'd look and feel so much better. I really want a full lower body lift but can't imagine the cost at mayo clinic. Maybe I'll get a consult just to dream... lol

I have a temperpedic mattress and was fine post surgery. Still love it!! I have a hard time getting into it because I'm so short so I have a step. Gettibg out I just kind of roll out.

Crossing my legs naturally, without having to pull the leg over or even thinking about it.

Thank you sweetie. It is so hard but the good thing is through all of this pain, I've not once turned to food for comfort. That makes me proud because as all of you can relate, food was something I used in times of happiness and sadness. I have been praying a lot, crying a lot and walking a lot.

Terry, jalapeño hummus is ny fav!!! I've never made it but when I go to Phoenix on business there is a restaurant that has it and I look forward to that and their lentils. Also the chike coffee protein, I do the same thing and have used it since my surgery. Love it!!!

Hw 267 Sw 230 Cw 148 Goal for this week... eat my protein, drink my protein shake in a.m. a nd get my water in. Last two weeks I've not done well at all due to my mom. I am going to continue and succeed and she can cheer me on from heaven now.

Yep that is for sure!!! Except my dad's still alive thank God. He is having a hard time since losing my mom but staying busy. I know my mom would be proud because she fought the weight battle her whole life. My dad has never been overweight but he understands because of ny mom. 6's here I come!!!!

I had lapband for 5 years and rekate to your story so much. Mine was a little different in that the gerd and reflux ended up doing serious damage and last year I was diagnosed with intestinal metaplasia, a precursor to stomach cancer. It was then that I decided to revise to rny or at a minimum take the band out. My highest weight was 267. With the band I got down to 185 and the first two years were great. Then the reflux, heartburn and port pain started. I ignored a lot of the symptoms, like a fool, but wanted to succeed and was afraid to admit I had a problem. The last three years of my band were pure hell. I didn't eat, I played what I call food games where I would eat nothing all day until my band ' warmed up' and ate slider food due to pain and starvation. When I decided in february 2013 to take it out due to the diagnosis I decided on rny because I never wanted gerd or reflux again. My surgeon was at mayo clinic for both so I had the best of best. My revision was in june 2013 and I am now 144, no reflux or gerd and my intestinal metaplasia gone! Rny was the best decision in my life. Good luck with your choice and yoy can send me a personal message if I can help in any way.