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Check your insurance policy before losing any weight. Mine would cover the revisions, but only if I had a BMI of 35 with 2 co-morbidities. Because I found that out first, I gained the few pounds needed to qualify before I "weighed in" at the surgeons office.

My surgery was June 7 as well. I've lost 30 pounds! I'm still pretty tired and need to force myself to get out of the house at least once a day.

My surgeon says 1 month.

Going in to and out of surgery is a vulnerable time. My suggestion would be to surround yourself with people who are totally on your side.

Did I miss the recipe for quiche?

HI @@Scott_Bellevue, who is doing your surgery?

@@Oak Park Lorena, There's no way around it, being lonely hurts, especially on "anniversaries." Congratulations on turning to the forum instead of the fridge!

@@jannet41, I had gastric bypass. I am also a lightweight - my original BMI was 35 and I am 64, so this is a much bigger loss than anyone expected. Now the goal is to continue losing and then maintain - the scariest part!

@@Daisee68, maybe one lesson on this journey is to begin to know our body. To discover it the way an infant discovers its body - curiously, with no judgments. And to appreciate and love it as our home. I wish us luck!

My surgery was 6/7 - so 3 1/2 weeks out. All pain is gone - I'm starting to eat soft foods and down 26 pounds. Please hang in there, it does get better!

@@Daisee68, Thank you for sharing the pics - you look beautiful! You say in your post that you don't really identify with either the heavier or slimmer you. May I ask, when did you last identify with your body? I, too, am struggling with this. Thanks for the help.

I am definitely noticing a change. Asked my surgeon's office about it yesterday and they said, yes - others had commented. Also that I should go ahead and schedule appointment with opthomalogist - it's due - because vision change is usually permanent.

I've had a bit of a rough go since surgery on June 7. Spent one night in hospital - home on the 8th feeling good. Was readmitted on the 11th because I couldn't keep anything down. Spent 6 days in hospital drinking and vomiting. Finally home again on the 16th. Back to ER on 19th - vomiting and dehydraytion. After more tests, surgery on the 20th to remove obstruction and adhesions. Home again on the 22nd! Drinking, peeing, passing gas and bowels moving - interspersed with sleeping and walking - the life of a cat! I've always struggled with putting others first and not taking care of myself. That is changing now. I'm treating myself as my own "new born" baby, and asking for help when I need it. A little hard on my pride, but much better for me!

I had RNY on Tuesday morning, discharged Wed evening - drinking and using the bathroom were the guidelines.

Surgery was Tuesday, 6/7. I went home the next day as everything was going well. Then, back to the hospital for 6 days with a bowel obstruction. After 2 CT scans and some X-rays, surgeon believes it was swelling - maybe exacerbated by small pieces of crushed meds, and I am back home. Still on Clear Liquids, but can have thinned Protein shakes. I am a band (2010) to bypass. The band was removed 3 months ago. Good news - Lost 14 pounds!

Thanks for the update.

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am 2 days away from surgery and getting very nervous. Your encouragement is much appreciated!

My surgeon usually puts a drain in for a revision, so I will have one. Not looking forward to it.

@@Lemm61 so sorry first day was rough. Thanks for being willing to share the whole experience. Hope you are feeling better and better.

My surgeon actually suggested it. It came while discussing the desire to eat popcorn at a movie.

Nothing succeeds like success - you've done it before, you can do it again!

@, thank you for your encouragement. I lost about 60 pounds with band and gained it all back. My surgeon actually said I would be a good candidate for the sleeve. When we discussed today, his concern was a small site of what might be Barrett's cells in the esophagus - so he didn't want to risk the sleeve related reflux. I want to give myself the best chance to be successful and he said that is definitely bypass, especially for a revision, so - bypass it is!

I had mine removed on March 16 and will convert to RNY bypass on June 7. Just had final appt with surgeon today. Really looking forward to succeeding at weight loss - and a little afraid I might fail, again.

My surgeon told me that Medicare was not difficult - if you meet the criteria, they approve. Good luck to you!

@Lemm61. Prayers and all good wishes with you!