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lillyD

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  1. Posted

    I live in highlands. I was sleeved July 9, 2015. I used DR. Felix Spiegel from Houston.

    How are you doing so far I would like to know more about your journey. Awesome to know there is someone close w/ same day surgery...

    Did u have a revision or ?

    Back 2009 I was going to use him but I wanted someone close to me so I went southeast memorial

  2. Posted

    Pasadena, TX HERE

    Had my revision on July 9 2015

    Started at 230 plateaued at 210 then wt myself Monday morning and I was 202 I could believe my stall was broke so I weighed myself again Tuesday NIGHT yea I know I know but I had to. Then my scale said 210 so I'm now a firm believer in not weighing myself everyday once a week only but 3x's back to back..????

  3. Posted

    Houston TX

    Revision July 9 2015

    I'm at a stall I was 230 then at surgery 221 now I'm 202 or 210

    I say that cause Monday I weighed 202 couldn't believe the stall was over and had to wt my self again and it read 210 Tuesday night.

    I was told many times not to wt myself everyday so I'll weigh again next Monday morning. Just had a complete hormone panel done so I can detox and get them balanced for a way More successful wt loss.

  8. Posted

    Why do u need a mammogram n a paper smear what does that have to do w bariatric surgery?

    Had my first appointment yesterday. So much to do. Hopefully surgery by the end of the year. Surgeon said bypass is best for me. Need an EGD, EKG, mammogram, pap, sleep study, blood work and then wait for insurance

    So what happened?

  9. Posted

    Get the sleeve. You will not regret it. Your body is not use to having foreign objects in it. Half the stomach leave the gall bladder. It's acting up cause of the foods your eating in small amounts. You can't eat what you want with a sleeve. They cut out the hormone that makes you go to those foods that irritate your gallbladder.

    Do research as to why your gallbladder would be acting up and how to heal it without taking it out. Then get the sleeve so you don't desire those foods. Knowledge is power. Pray about it ask God to give you Godly knowledge and for HIM to guide you in all arenas if your life. and listen you already know the foods that irritate you that's your body tellin you.

    ~ God Bless ya

    LillyD

  11. Posted

    Get your hormones balanced.

    Get your cortisol levels androgen levels progesterone testosterone all do a complete panel of your hormones.

    Cortisol holds fat makes your brain say go in to survival mode because of stress.

    Just do research on all hormones you are your best dr and there are natural approaches to healing.

    I been studying even after the revision why my brain thinks I can slam a burger or drink a malt or eat anything fried I can't do nothin crazy like that. I don't even crave nothin. They said when they give you a sleeve they remove a hormone that is in the out of the stomach that makes you crave. So now I don't but still have some consequences I'm fighting back with that is with knowledge. I'm not leaving my life in the hands of a stranger even if the dr has all types of degrees. Drs are regulated by the govt and well don't have 45min to sit w you and diagnose you. You know why they have you fill out a pt history form so they can have something to go by. You see females take after the father biologically and makes take after the mother so I'd look into what up w your grandma on your father's side.

    I struggled w my wt since I was in 3rd grade then I lost it and gained it again after 21 and at 31 got banded and 36 just sleeved thinkin this would solve my fat issues. Come to find out balance your hormones balance your everything.. Clearer thinking, Peace, regular me trial cycle and we do not have to put up w PMS or premenopausal or menopause all this is hormones. I went to a psychologist thought I should seek help for panic disorder anxiety I been taking meds since I was 23 and well this dr says put a band aid on it I can't fix u but take this. " man made chemicals"

    The body was made from ashes/ dirt so go back to natural not chemical. Another Dr said take these pills for diabetes and this for cholesterol SHEESH HOW MUCH STRESS CAN WE PUT ON OUR organs really.... Knowledge is power. That dr don't make no sense to me why your esophagus needs to heal it's not like while they do a revision at the same time when you get out ur gonna slam a steak.

    You will be on liquids for a while.

    I'd go to another bariatric dr who will do it. Get 3-10 different opinions don't just believe one stranger. I went to 4.. The prices got cheaper the attitudes got more peculiar. They knew I did my homework... This is your life and you are very much valued and important but pray and ask God to give you Godly knowledge and to guide you. Talk to God about this don't complain but listen there are other things going on besides wt. start with another opinion there is lots of free consultations. Next start getting those hormones in alignment. God Bless ya

    ~ Lilly

  12. Posted

    Help familia? Im lilly married and have 4 children & 36yrs young from houston.

    I'm stalled for a month.

    So grateful to Finally I found my community... After 3 months and one month of a plateau I've lost 20lbs. My revision was

    July 9, 2015 and I started at 230 before my lap and lost 60lbs then gained got coroded port then was sleeved. I'm 209.6 for a full month after sleeve. What are some suggestions family?? I went 5 days ago to have my hormones checked. Hypothyroidism so I take levithyroxine & Xanax. They both have something to do w neurotransmitters and hypothalamus.

    And I'm thinking with the sluggishness of thyroids if I get my hormones in check I'll have that energy and my metabolism motor will start to work correctly...

    Any thoughts facts experiences?

  13. Posted

    I'm 3 weeks out and I barely get 600 calores in but I get my Protein in first things in mornings the Water I been fillin up 32oz w/ crystal light & Miralax & Probiotics and taking Omega 3, 6,9 in mornings I'm 14lbs lighter I started at 230 then preop diet I was 224 & 221 @ surgery now 214.4

    Tomorrow Monday I'm gonna push more protein & ware and power walk THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING

    YALL ARE GREAT

  14. Posted

    I'm a revision patient. My insurance took care of most of the surgery it just takes awhile but it worth it. I started w a lapband for 4 yrs and gained all back w the yoyo wt also but I'm 3 weeks out of surgery & I'm feelin fantastic. I had type2 diabetes & they require 40BMI minimum & @ least one health issue like high BP or diabetes something wt related..can't wait to hear more about your journey.

    God Bless you

  16. Posted

    I took the Dayquail @ 1am & surgery was @ noon. I was to show up by 8:30am for 10am appt. Alot of coughing & stuffy nose only @ bedtime. Coughing up mucus in the day when I'm up movin. This was one of those summer colds. I had the revision done. After the surgery one week later & out of pain medication I had a small cough it kind of hurt but it wasn't that bad took DayQuil liquid.< /p>

  17. Posted

    I go in at 10a

    I'm having a revision from a lap band to a sleeve. I'm

    5'5" highest wt:231

    & June 8 @ 7a wt:221.4

    W the band I lost 60lbs & gained it all back in less than 8months.

    Can't afford the back n forth to get filled & unfilled & having to pay for the fills n unfills. I can't live my life fill n unfill. Excited about this morning new chapter about to open up.

    Who's along for the ride?

  23. Posted

    Since having the lap band for 4years i had The most wt loss in the first year but I didn't have the correct support or Dr & I was cash paying. Why do I mention that? Because when u go through your insurance they make u go through a lot of hoops that seem ridiculous but now that I'm going through the hoops to get a revision to a sleeve and insurance require more dr appts and nutritional & dietician appt it keeps u accountable. I didn't have that when I paid cash and well I NEEDED THAT. I DIDNT KNOW HOW TO PREPARE FOR MYSELF but for my children and hubby I'm on top of it. I decided its time to put me n my health first so I believe the sleeve is right for me. I financially couldn't keep up with fills and unfills but my suggestion to you BANDSTERS.

    Strength train 5day AWEEK

    Measure your food ahead of time

    Think a week in advance

    Don't cheat urself

    MAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF NO MATTER WHAT U HAVE TO DO WAKE UP EARLIER OR WORK OUT IN LIVING ROOM W WTS

    EVEN GET A PERSONAL TRAINER THEY KNOW HOW TO HELP U AND NOT BOSS U. MOST I ALL DONT GIVE UP✌️????????????

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