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Protein and water seem to be the trick. Also, it is hard to see the loss in yourself. Listen to others and also look at pictures of yourself. I was just looking at a few from March of this year and wow I can see it now. I couldn't just looking in the mirror. It's hard to believe those were just from a few months ago, it seems like so much longer. I also can't believe I'm only coming up on 6 wks post op. It feels like much longer, but I was also lucky to have a smooth recovery without amy complications.

I finally saw another dip in the scale, 4 more pounds! Hopefully the trend will continue. How is everyone else?

I think we can all relate! It's very difficult to break old habits. If it were easy we wouldn't be going through WLS to begin with. I have been taking extra time to remind myself that the majority of these "cravings" are actually in my head. It helps but it is still hard. You can do it though, you've come this far and made the decision to put yourself through this change. Keep with it and be proud of what you have accomplished already! Try to stay positive and look forward to your future goals.

I agree. I feel so much better knowing that I am not alone in this!

Hello, I was heavier but otherwise healthy. Started at 272 and had a band in 2007 at 25 yrs old. I loved that band! Over 2 yrs I lost 100 pounds and would recommend it to anyone looking for help.It was amazing for 4 yrs, then everything slowly went into the crapper. I had multiple slips and it plain old wasn't working. Finally the tubing cracked so I went in for a revision in December. I was excited to have my lovely band back, but it was not to be. When I went for my first fill after the revision the port had flipped and was not accessible. On May 26 I hay band removed and opted for a gastric sleeve. I already feel much better, not to mention I'm happy to have the foreign (and broken) object removed. Good luck with whatever decision you choose. Just be aware many bands are being revised into different surgeries and they are not nearly as common as they were a few short years ago

Hello! I was sleeved May 26 as well. So far I am feeling amazing. I haven't had any issues and can tolerate everything I have tried so far. I am down 25 lbs since pre op shakes. I haven't lost much this last week but I think that might be due to trying to get enough protein. I'm staying positive though because this is still the best I have felt in a long time

2nd hand shops/thrift stores are helpful to pick up a few pieces here and there as fillers until you're ready to splurge

I loved my band the first 4 yrs that love slowly turned to hatred. I had slips, reflux, fills and eventually a cracked tube. I had surgery in december to repair the tubing hoping to regain my original love... only to find out the darn port flipped before I could have my next fill. At this point I was done w the band. On May 26 I had a revision from band to sleeve. I have BCBS and didn't have too many necessary hoops to jump through. It has only been a few wks since my surgery but I already know I will never regret removing the band.

Hello Buddies! I am just over 3 wks post op band to sleeve all in one swoop. I'm down 25 lbs from the post op shakes until now. I'm not really losing much now but I think that's because I'm having a difficult time getting enough protein. Otherwise, my recovery has been pretty smooth sailing and I was back at work after 1 week. I too had a lot of scar tissue surrounding my port as well as hiatal hernia repair during which seems to be a common trend I have read. Looking to find some support from others going through this process ☺