Heather Feather

Oh, I understand what you meant. Sorry. Well, what I can tell you is that the sleeve works. It really does. But, it is only a tool that you need to use properly. If emotional eating is your problem, seek help for that prior to the surgery. Get into the habit of picking up something positive to do that doesn't involve food in order to cope. Make sure you are drinking enough Water and drinking it throughout the day. Make sure you have a good support system in place BEFORE your surgery so that it will go as smoothly as possible. Nothing is 100% effective, and NOTHING is 100% fool-proof without complications. But if you open your eyes, your ears, and your mind to the possibilities and understand all of that, you will be successful. Good luck, and may the force be with you. H

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I know exactly how you feel because I hit 299 on Christmas Eve, the first time I've been under 300 lbs in over 9 years. I can't WAIT to see what Onederland looks like! Only 96 lbs to go! Keep up the amazing work! Keep us posted! Heather

Yes, right here! While I lost 85 lbs initially, the complications I had with the band (inability to eat due to getting stuck on freaking Water, constant vomiting, hernia, constant pain, etc) caused me to have to get the band completely unfilled. This lead to a 50 lb weight gain. While my band was unfilled, I did three rounds of Insanity, Weight Watchers, South Beach Diet, T25, did 5Ks twice a month, and STILL gained all that weight back. Now that I've had the sleeve about two months, I've lost 57 lbs with very minor issues (reflux, but it's treatable with an acid blocker). I wish I'd done the sleeve the first time, but I always have to do things the hard way. Do what is right for you, but go in with your eyes open. I wish you the very best of luck! Heather

Update: I've not had this happen since the once incident. Thanks for all the advice about not eating or drinking before bedtime. That night, I'd had dinner pretty late due to work and was laying flat on my back while sleeping. I've also made sure that I'm sleeping on my side or propped up if my reflux is a bit hinky. Thanks again to everyone for your advice. Have a great new year! Heather

I'm sitting here shaking after i woke up choking on vomit and stomach acid. Has anyone has this happen? I'm about 7 weeks out from surgery. I'm feeling pretty freaked right now.

Don't be nervous! You're in good hands, and this will change your life for the better. I'm so happy for and proud of you! I had mine exactly one month ago, and i am down 46 lbs. My life is so different already, and i am so excited to see what else lies in store for me. You'll be where i am soon, and it's going to be glorious. Take care and keep us posted! Heather

i got mine 2days post op, so I'm monitoring this next one closely. As someone with horrible cycles, I'm kind of hoping for a break this month.

Instead of a lawsuit, I would much rather see the band permanently removed from the market.

I'm six days out, and the best piece of advice I can give you is to have people around you who will really help support you. My husband is a god among men who is my rock. I could not do this without him, and he has been amazing. I have several friends who have been through this and are checking up on me as well, cheering me on. Good luck to you. You can do this. Heather

Ok, I called. Basically, I'm just gonna have to suffer through it. Hooray. At least I don't have to go back in.

Yeah i was going to call when they opened.

Hi all. So I've been chugging along, doing great...until this morning. I coughed and all of a sudden it felt like a knife in my belly. It's still really tender, but now I'm all scared that I've ripped something in there. It's under one of my smaller incisions. It's not hot or warm, no bruising. Anyone else have this issue? Of course this would happen the day before i go back to work. ???? any advice would be most appreciated. Heather

Awesome. Thanks for the advice.

Right, I barely have any desire to drink anything. I did find this awesome nectar Protein drink, but I can't get any more until next Friday (gotta love payday and sample packs). Water makes me a bit nauseous but I've heard that's normal. I told my husband he needs to relax, that I'm ok, but he's a bit freaked out that I don't want anything.

Hey all, I am two days out from surgery. I have zero appetite. I've sipped on a clear Protein shake all day, but have little appetite for anything else. Is this normal? My husband is getting upset that I am not eating, but I literally have no desire for food right now. Any advice would be great. Thanks. Heather

just had my revision (band to sleeve) on Wednesday. OMG...my tummy hurts.

Hey Dub, it's mostly just congestion as soon as I wake up. Throat is a bit raw, but I've been battle laryngitis for the past week (hooray teaching!). I'm keeping hydrated and trying to get enough rest. I don't feel short of breath, wheezy, or icky other than that. I am not running a fever. I've been fighting for two years to have this surgery, and I would hate for it to be derailed by simple allergy congestion. :\ Thanks for your advice, Heather

Thanks, y'all. I'm calling the surgeon's off now. The congestion isn't terribly bad, but I just don't want anything to jeopardize this or make me reschedule. I know waiting a week wouldn't be bad, but I've already garnered a sub for my classes and everyone has already planned for my absence. Grrr...darn you, Texas allergies!

Good morning, I am two days away from surgery, and I have been fighting allergies and congestion. I am afraid that they are going to cancel my surgery because of it. Has anyone gone in with allergy issues or congestion and had the surgery? Maybe I'm panicking over nothing, but I am seriously worried now. Heather

Nope, I'm on the 28th, but I know exactly how you feel. Tomorrow is a new beginning. I wish you the very best of luck! Keep us posted!

Mine is in 10 days. TEN DAYS! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!

While I understand that every experience is different, this does give me a bit a of hope. My lap-band recovery was awful. I'm really hoping my sleeve recovery is easier.

I feel your pain. I'm 4 days into my pre-op diet, but it's getting better. I curb the chocolate cravings by having chocolate protein shakes and sugar-free chocolate pudding. There's always a way! YOU CAN DO THIS!