Kool_Jul

I'm getting the sleeve surgery on the 20th of February! I'd love to join the group.

Woo Hoo!

I'm glad that I have something new to look forward to! I'll start it tonight! Thank you!

P.S. Has anyone watched, "This is Us"?? LOVE it.

How exciting!!! I hope you can get some good rest/sleep tonight. I am new here and don't have much advice as of yet. But you are on your way to a new, healthier you and you ARE worth it! Stay connected, as I've heard it mentioned over and over, it'll help. Best wishes for 2017 and beyond!!!

Holy Moly!! You look FAB!

Woo Hoo!!! How exciting!! You have got to be on cloud 9!

It is now on my grocery list!! Thank you!

Hi There,,

I recently had to have my band (and port) removed due to slippage. I was throwing up, had major heartburn all the time, and could hardly eat anything that wasn't "slippery". I was freaked out, too. I had lost 65 pounds and did NOT want to gain any of it back. I decided to have the gastric sleeve done right after the band was removed, but when I woke up, they said they were unable to do so because of the damage done from a hiatal hernia repair that was done when my band was put in 5 years ago. (something about some mesh that was used and it looking like "hamburger" by the time they removed it all) Anyway... I am steadily gaining weight and NEVER feel full. The scale is going back up and up and I"m trying really hard not to get depressed. I love that I don't have heartburn though. I am scheduled for the gastric sleeve in 4 weeks, and I can't wait!!! (meanwhile, I've had to purchase a bigger bra, underwear and stretch pants. NOT WHAT I PLANNED 5 years ago!!) Deep breath. This weight gain in only temporary, right? If you remove your band, replace it with another form of weight loss is my suggestion.