Lacey_dream

Dr Alvarez is awesome he actually cares about his patients.
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Well had part of my revision done, Dr Alvarez couldn't do sleeve because my band had so much damage and a lot of scar tissue, now I can't wait for 4 months to go by to get sleeve done. Was disappointed to not get sleeve at same time but least I'm alive and well. 4 month wait will not kill me.
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Way worth it.
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I'm October 25, 2016 and excited for revision from band to sleeve.
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I'm October 25, 2016 and excited for revision from band to sleeve.
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I'm October 25, 2016 and excited for revision from band to sleeve.
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I'm October 25, 2016 and excited for revision from band to sleeve.
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I think you're doing great in deciding now to take control back!!! Good job! Here's something I found that may be helpful for you and get you kicked off in the right direction.
http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html
I haven't tried it because I just had my surgery on May 16th. But I've read about several folks who have and it sounds like a great first step.
Please keep posting here and keep us up to date on your progress. Know that we're all here cheering for you!!!
editing to try to fix the link that's not working...try this one.
http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html If that doesn't work do a google search for 5 day pouch test........it's a plan to help you get back on track.

I think it's great that you know the issue. Makes it a lot easier to address. Sounds like you have the proper motivation, so now it's about making the right food choices.
I'm surprised that you were able to drink and eat at the same time, and eat much larger amounts without it being physically painful. Was it physically painful?
I think you have the right mindset moving forward and you know exactly what you need to do to succeed...you've already done it once, so it's just a matter of getting back to it....best of luck!!

I am so sorry to hear about the passing away of your friend. I lost one of my best friends years ago, right before I put on 50 pounds.
The good news is, you didn't gain this weight back from doing nothing. So it's a good thing that there is a reason; and that reason is when you stopped doing what made you lose the weight in the first place. It's actually not hard to gain 61 pounds in 7 months. I gained 50 pounds in 3 months because of oral steroids for sinus issues, and from the loss of my good friend.
You turned to food for comfort and you stopped working out because the sadness you felt drained the ambition you needed to keep trying.
You are already doing better, so that's great! Keep doing what you're doing. I also think it's a great idea to see a therapist.
I think what you need is support and friendship. You have a friend in me. So if you need any advice, or just someone to talk to, feel free to message me.

I'm October 25, 2016 and excited for revision from band to sleeve.
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