MKJohnson15

With Tricare, all lap band revisions are now required to be a two part process. I am having a revision done. I had my band removed on 2/5/2016 and I'm having my bypass done on 3/10/2016. I had to go through an approval process just as if I'd never had WLS before and I was easily approved.

I'm in the same boat as you were.
I was banded in 2007. Lost 97 lbs and kept it off for 6 years. Then I got pregnant (after years of fertility treatments! So happy!) , had to get the band unfilled due to severe morning sickness. After I gave birth, I tried to get fills again but oh. My. Gosh. Horrible pain. Burning severe reflux. I couldn't sleep. I couldn't eat anything healthy. Even Water made me sick. I would reflux so bad I would cough and vomit. I felt like I couldn't leave the house!
I ate what I could, which we all know as "slider foods". I gained back the 97 lbs, plus another 37 on top of that. I was heartbroken and I'm horrible pain.
As soon as I weaned my daughter (she nursed for 28 mths) I started the process to get a revision to RNY.
I had my surgery last week on March 10th. Through the preop diet process and my first week, I have lost a total of 54 lbs already.
I'm so happy. Gaining that weight so fast was really hard on me physically and mentally. I'm so glad to be taking it off now.
I'm excited about the future again!
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My dr requires a 2 week liquid diet for liver shrinking. I've done the two weeks already, and I got my band removed on Friday (2/5/16.) I'm so glad I did it because, even though my liver was not enlarged, my band was adhered to my liver and shrinking it made things a lot easier for my doc to remove. Bonus, I've lost weight too.
I'm on liquids for the next four weeks, until my RNY, on March 10th, to keep my liver small, heal my body and to get my BMI down. I'm hoping to lose another 15 lbs from where I am right now, so that my BMI will be under 50.
I was just wondering what other people's personal reasons for WANTING to lose weight were.
@Cervaide thanks for sharing that. I guess at this point, it feels like there is not much else I can do to prepare for my surgery, so I'm just trying to keep myself busy doing something, which is just focusing on my weight. I should be trying to focus on my mindset and my health!

By the way, I forgot to mention that when my dr removed my band, it had adhered to my liver. She said it was only a matter of time before the band would have HAD to come out, as they're realizing that they only last about ten years now.
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I'm in the same boat as you were.
I was banded in 2007. Lost 97 lbs and kept it off for 6 years. Then I got pregnant (after years of fertility treatments! So happy!) , had to get the band unfilled due to severe morning sickness. After I gave birth, I tried to get fills again but oh. My. Gosh. Horrible pain. Burning severe reflux. I couldn't sleep. I couldn't eat anything healthy. Even Water made me sick. I would reflux so bad I would cough and vomit. I felt like I couldn't leave the house!
I ate what I could, which we all know as "slider foods". I gained back the 97 lbs, plus another 37 on top of that. I was heartbroken and I'm horrible pain.
As soon as I weaned my daughter (she nursed for 28 mths) I started the process to get a revision to RNY.
I had my surgery last week on March 10th. Through the preop diet process and my first week, I have lost a total of 54 lbs already.
I'm so happy. Gaining that weight so fast was really hard on me physically and mentally. I'm so glad to be taking it off now.
I'm excited about the future again!
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I had a two week long food funeral when I went home to visit my family (I live 600 miles from them). I gained TWENTY SEVEN LBS. I enjoyed it at the time but afterwards I was so angry at myself. It took me two months to lose some of it and I'm still not down to my lowest weight (and that was in December!)
I am totally looking at stuff thinking "I'll never eat that again. I have to have some now." But I am trying to change my thinking. My new mindset is that I CAN eat whatever I want, I just CHOOSE not to. It's my decision. That way I don't feel like anything is off limits, I'm just choosing to make healthier choices. It's working so far. I've lost 38 lbs from my highest weight and I only have 9 lbs to go to get to my (personal) pre-surgery goal.
Surgery is in 10 days so I know that's pushing it but I'm very committed now. I'm done gorging on food, getting that temporary high and then hating myself afterwards.

ROBIN, My preop diet is liquids only. I have cheated several times with a hard boiled egg or a slice of turkey or chicken. Nothing like the cheats I used to do on diets. I am allowed to drink 5 low calorie, low fat, high Protein Shakes a day (my doc lets me choose out of 5 different brands.) Nothing is provided to me. I purchase them locally.

Since I'm a revision patient, and need two surgeries, I've been on the diet for over a month now and I still have 13 days till surgery. I'm SO TIRED OF shakes. I swear. I only had 315 calories yesterday because I just could not force myself to drink another shake. I just couldn't. I can't wait for this part to be over!

I had a two week long food funeral when I went home to visit my family (I live 600 miles from them). I gained TWENTY SEVEN LBS. I enjoyed it at the time but afterwards I was so angry at myself. It took me two months to lose some of it and I'm still not down to my lowest weight (and that was in December!)
I am totally looking at stuff thinking "I'll never eat that again. I have to have some now." But I am trying to change my thinking. My new mindset is that I CAN eat whatever I want, I just CHOOSE not to. It's my decision. That way I don't feel like anything is off limits, I'm just choosing to make healthier choices. It's working so far. I've lost 38 lbs from my highest weight and I only have 9 lbs to go to get to my (personal) pre-surgery goal.
Surgery is in 10 days so I know that's pushing it but I'm very committed now. I'm done gorging on food, getting that temporary high and then hating myself afterwards.

I had a two week long food funeral when I went home to visit my family (I live 600 miles from them). I gained TWENTY SEVEN LBS. I enjoyed it at the time but afterwards I was so angry at myself. It took me two months to lose some of it and I'm still not down to my lowest weight (and that was in December!)
I am totally looking at stuff thinking "I'll never eat that again. I have to have some now." But I am trying to change my thinking. My new mindset is that I CAN eat whatever I want, I just CHOOSE not to. It's my decision. That way I don't feel like anything is off limits, I'm just choosing to make healthier choices. It's working so far. I've lost 38 lbs from my highest weight and I only have 9 lbs to go to get to my (personal) pre-surgery goal.
Surgery is in 10 days so I know that's pushing it but I'm very committed now. I'm done gorging on food, getting that temporary high and then hating myself afterwards.

MkJohnson! Good luck on your big day. I was sleeved 12/30 and have lost 45lbs. I am half way there. I ate like there was no tomorrow - but now? Everything stinks!! I cant even smell coffee grounds - I can drink it - but not smell the grounds!!
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Hello! I'm Debbie and my doctor requires a strict liquid diet only. I started the diet on February 17, 2016 and I have today and tomorrow left! Thank God!! This is the hardest thing I've ever done, but proud of myself! I've lost 17lbs so far ! My liquid diet consist of Water, Protein Shakes, Suger Free Popcicles, and Suger Free Gelatin only! Surgery date is Monday Feb. 29th! I'm sooooo ready! Wish me luck! Good luck to you all also!

My fiance is getting sleeved on March 2nd - 9 days is going to fly by! I've not had any surgery, but I'm looking to connect with other spouses like me, especially if they're responsible for the family meals, like I am.
Very excited for all the March surgeries and wish everyone the absolute best with procedure and recovery!

Hey I'm March 8th. Around 2.30 pm. Had my band out last June after 2 slips. Now going for RNY

Welcome MK. It's comforting to not feel alone for this process support I think is going to be huge.

Yes. My date is March 10th but I didn't get a date till after all that was done and signed off by my Pulm. My husband had a CPAP for a long time too and I HATED it. I was VERY upset when they told me I needed one. My pulm said it's very mild and if I wasn't having surgery, she would just tell me to lose weight, but having this surgery without being on a CPAP slightly increases risk of death following surgery. I still hate it and can't wait to be done with it.

I had to take the PFT and I was worried about it because I don't have what I would consider good lung function, but I passed with flying colors. It was just part of a series of tests my Pulm
Dr wanted to do. (In addition to the sleep study which I did NOT pass with flying colors and now I have a CPAP. *tears*)

Oh my gosh you sound just like me! I am not as far along in the process but I am going to have my band removed and am researching GB and I'm just so scared! I love reading all the encouragement on here though, it helps so much!
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March 10th RNY here.

Mkjohnson you just have to believe you can do it!! I look at my weight now 403 and its hard to picture myself at 165, but I believe I can do it!!! Good luck to you!!!

You CAN do it! I don't even know you and I totally believe in you. You've come a long way and learned a lot, and now it's time for the next step on your journey towards health! We're all here to support you. <3
Also, I am 6 months and 2 days post op, and I'm down 110 since surgery. My weight on the day of surgery was 387. It's not only doable but your good results are just around the corner...
you've got this.

Yes, you can do it. I started at 310, my heaviest weight was 315. I was a mess with many comorbitities.
I had bypass almost 17 months ago. When I set my goal I thought there is no way in hell I will ever get there. Well my goal is 165 which is an ideal weight for my height. I am currently at 168!
Yes, 3lbs away! And I will make it and will likely lose a little more just for bounce back sake.
You just have to realize that you are in control, the bypass is simply the tool. You have to eat good well balanced meals and get active. I can only walk due to 3 surgeries this year but I can still walk.
You will do great, you just have to believe it!

My date is March 10. I'm a revision from lapband. It was removed Feb 5th and I've been on liquids since Jan 23rd (with a few slips on that). My height is 5' 4". HW 337. CW 304 I'm hoping my surgery weight will be 290 but I'm worried I won't get there by my surgery date. :-(
It's inspiring to see all of these stories of you folks a year out!!! Thanks for sharing!

Hi!
I'm Kelsie, I have been going through the pre-op diet and exercise to get approved for Gastric Bypass.
I thought I had two weeks left, but I just realized that this is my last week! Next week hopefully everything will be signed off and submitted through insurance.
I'm really surprised that it snuck up on me like that!
I have not had a ton of luck in weight loss during this phase, but I have been making the changes slower with hopes that they will be able to be sustained for long term. I still need to kick my love for carbonated drinks... I know I will get there but they just keep coming back into my life!
I am married with a butthead of a husband who has absolutely horrible eating habits, like, can eat a 1/2 tub ice cream in a sitting and refuses more vegetables than my toddler and has a 32" waist! He is supportive in pretty much every area except this. He keeps saying it will change and he will eat better once I have my surgery, but I know it will be a struggle. Luckily he is getting used to me not allowing crap in our house! I also have a two year old son that keeps me busy chasing him around.
I am an RN and about a year ago I switched from the bedside to a telenursing role so I could spend more time with my family. The fact that I work from home makes it great! The sedentary role of my job alongside the 25lbs I gained after starting... not so much!
I am definitely looking forward to getting to know some people here! I don't have a ton of people in my real life, so I figured I would come check this place out!

Oh gosh! It was so nice to see that I am not the only one with Pre-op diet anxiety! My surgery date is on the 7th of March and I'm reducing my intake to 500 calories per day - mainly Protein and veggies as from Saturday 20th. I've been having 1000 cal per day for 4 weeks now and that was okay. But 500........ that is a challenge. But, I'm not complaining, we will do it!!!

Hi everybody.
My name is Carolina, my date is march 23rd. I Can't wait !!