Pinkgirl1234

You have metabolic syndrome like I have....it is not until your surgery that you will see a difference...the band robs you of that!

What day is your surgery?

Its rough ...8 days post op

Yes indeed...these scars are definitely etched....

I had terrible scar tissue and if I look back I probably should of had 2 phase instead of all in one revision. Rough

You have to check with the insurance options and see how much of this type of surgery is covered and use the "in network physicians".

Wow, a week is really early! I got lucky and our department was outsourced 8 days before surgery, lol. Lost my job of 10 years but it was great to actually have time to adjust to everything. The main problem for me early on was fatigue. I was soooo tired. I thought that I was feeling hunger right around that time and I started asking questions. Turns out it was actually thirst! As long as I could stay hydrated I did not experience hunger. I do think that since this was not my first weight loss surgery, I was prepared to go through all of the phases of the post-op diet, and I was able to stay on track with that. I found that some of the allowed foods did not sit well with me (eggs were hard at first) so I just put that food aside for a couple of months until I felt more healed. It was definitely a process of trial and error, but I really have changed my eating habits for the better and I don't even care for the sweets and carbs I used to crave. I live by the "Protein first" rule, and even if I am having a salad for a meal it is topped with protein. I did start taking B12 when my doctor suggested it, and that helped greatly with fatigue. I still take it daily. I am, however, off of my blood pressure meds and the early diabetic regimen I used to be on! The one thing I struggle with is exercise. I know I need to get a good routine but I just haven't been able to make myself do it. I am about 20 pounds from goal now, though, and I know these last 20 pounds are not going to just lose themselves, lol. I am so glad I decided to do the revision. It really has changed my life for the better. I am excited to see your progress, too! Remember that you will likely experience a stall in a couple of weeks that can last quite a while. Mine was two looooong weeks (almost 3!) but I knew it was just my body adjusting to all of the changes. Once that stall ended I started dropping weight very quickly. That's when things really get exciting!! I agree....I am going to go in for a few hours and that's it....damn finances. Outsourcing...ugh...different blog.... I think you have lost a great deal of weight..,doing really well.Exercise is ok now because you can now slowly move into it without all that extra weight.I will incorporate gradually walking...,not the marathon type.

Osccilium ,chewable zinc....rub yourself in Vicks before bed and sweat it out... ...lots of liquids.....reschedule surgery...

That price is invasive!!!:-/...you gotta it out""so sorry..,

No....its freelance....gotta go....:-(

"You said it best"!!!

Sipping tea with lemon makes a big difference.

Yes I agree!

Yes unfill ASAP....it's pure misery...no one knows unless they have been there.

It's like Oprah says"Just trying to get your best body back"! Diet and exercise...don't elaborate.

But no regrets....I think we need a month to feel real again!!!!

Same here...had my revision from lapband to bypass and hernia repair on December 28.....rough...so many scars,swelling and soreness...but no regrets...at all....better days are ahead!!!

Oh yeah...and you are hungry and so concerned with whatever you can get to fill you up...and stay down.....ugh

What is it and what kind of test?

Will check it out....

Co workers need not know

Plus I can't undergo a 3rd WLS surgery if the sleeve fails.....chose the lapband initially over bypass and that was my biggest mistake.Gold Standard once and for all. No more Gerd.

I did the bypass because the thought of losing 85% of my stomach which is to held by staples scare me.

87 pounds???!!!!wow ...fantastic.Congratulations!!!I need tips please.... I am exactly a week post op....sore as hell...tough revision surgery exactly as yours ...that band really did a job on me!Will try to go to work tomorrow....yes a week out....work....will play it by ear... Ugh a flashback...remember how hungry you would get from the band....I was so obsessed...with food....ravenous...Trying to cheat puke ups....those days are definitely behind me...My poor tortured esophagus will hopefully heal....

Wow!!!!!!fantastic!!!!