Florida_Chris

I had the same concerns. I was banded in 07 at 389 lbs. Lost weight all the way to 210. I met my wife and lets just say I put on happy weight I got back to 306.7 on my revision day this past monday 4/18. I was lucky and had it done in one surgery. I am 5 days out and down 9 lbs already !

I had the same concerns. I was banded in 07 at 389 lbs. Lost weight all the way to 210. I met my wife and lets just say I put on happy weight I got back to 306.7 on my revision day this past monday 4/18. I was lucky and had it done in one surgery. I am 5 days out and down 9 lbs already !

When I first came across this app during my research I was so excited about the wealth of knowledge and experiences that people shared.
Lately it seems as if these boards have been hijacked by the same gang of people who act like they're the forum police. What happened to giving advice or keep scrolling? I've seen people's post picked apart, taken out of context, or straight out shot down. Somehow the original posts gets hijacked and all off topic.
I appreciate the wisdom and support that has been given on this site. From what I have gathered, being exactly two weeks post-op, all of our experiences are different, backgrounds are different, we're just different. If you don't agree with something, that's fine, if you do that's fine too. Maybe a PM can be sent so that when we read a topic that we would like to know more about, two posts into it and there's childish bickering going on, completely off topic and it's annoying!

@@Alex Brecher - great topic. It took three months, but in that time I quit taking meds for high blood pressure, got rid of my CPAP, no more meds for gout. Pain in knee went away. Back pain ended. Side note, also ended all the ED meds. I feel better than I did when I was 19.

We made it almost 2 weeks!! Yay us!

Hahaha maybe grade school for me !

I had the lap band removed today. No real pain at all. I have to wait 3 months and then gastric bypass.
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Not gonna happen until you are able to drink the shakes. I have 2 more days and cant wait to move on to stage 2. Hate chicken broth and Jello already hahaha

I so agree about the comments! I feel like people can be a little nicer even if you're direct. Anywho, best wishes on your journey, I'm 7 days post-op.

It's a revision from band to sleeve. Any recommendations will be very much appreciated. I'm doing the food funeral now lol
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Awesome job ! Total motivator for me ! I had mine 5 days ago at 306.7 surgery day and down to 294.5 ! My goal is 200 to 210 but would love to get below that 200 mark.

Yuck yuck and double yuck. What a baby I'm being... It's just that... Jello used to be fun, ya know?? Pretty colors with blobs of canned fruit in them... Mashed into something with pineapple, pecans and whipped cream (I think it's a southern thing) or sucked out of a paper cup infused with vodka. Now it's just Jello. It's not jellos fault, it's mine. So I'm breaking up with it. I'm going to tell my little lime guys "Its not you, it's me... But it's mostly you". Black cherry is getting the boot too.
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Not gonna happen until you are able to drink the shakes. I have 2 more days and cant wait to move on to stage 2. Hate chicken broth and Jello already hahaha

I had mine done on the 18th. My surgery was a revision where they removed the band and did the sleeve at one time.
I would say the first night I was just achy and sore. Kind of like a mack truck hit me. The meds kept it pretty in check though.
Day 2 was pretty much similar but the pain was more annoyance type feeling. Like pulling on the wounds.
I came home on day 3 from the hospital and haven't taken pain meds since being there. I have some but never taken them yet.
As of today day 5 I would say I hardly have any pain at all.
I think most pain came from sudden movement and when I coughed.
Stay the course and don't worry so much because even in this short time I have had it I know it will be worth it. Down 12.2 lbs since 5 days ago.

Thank You and you will Chris. I weighed in yesterday morning at 195. Haven't seen that weight since high school. Lol

Awesome job ! Total motivator for me ! I had mine 5 days ago at 306.7 surgery day and down to 294.5 ! My goal is 200 to 210 but would love to get below that 200 mark.

@@Babbs
That's exactly what I need to hear. Thank you.

Your GP is a moron.
How's that for encouragement?

My MIL-to-be took this picture at a family outing today. This is the first time I've really been able to see the progress. First picture was taken September 2015 about 280lbs. The second was taken today (I'll be 3 months post op 4/18) 215.0 lbs. Wearing the same shirt in both pictures... I'm speechless and so glad I did this.

@@Dawnana
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i hope not!!
i was sleeved 12/15/11
4 yrs+ ago
restriction is not as good as it was 1rst year PO
4 years+ PO, i am 8.7 lbs OVER goal (working on that)
this can happen to the best of us (even me LOL)
sleeve hasn't/won't fail you/me
i work with the sleeve
and the sleeve works for/with me!!!
get back on that horse
drink only Protein shakes for a few days
that will give you a jump start on losing weight
never, never, ever give up
people have been shot for loss!!!
you've had success in the past
you can/will do it again
you should have confidence in yourself
i know i do!!
you are doing great with your exercising
watch what you eat
keep track of your food with MFP
write EVERYTHING down
get back to drinking 64 oz of H20 a day!!
this is a must!!!
what's worse than gaining 35 lbs??
gaining 35.5 lbs!!!!
remember - you must follow all the rules
for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life!!
refresher course 101 to follow LOL
"its" not over til the "fat" lady sings
please stay on the board, ask all your questions etc
come here for info and support
we're all full of it LOL
good luck
kathy

Wow after reading these I'm SO happy i woke up with a sleeve!!! I had no idea until the actual day of the surgery that there was a possibility of it being done in 2 steps. I'm GLAD i didn't know because I would have been so upset and worried that i would wake up with no sleeve!!!! My doctor is extremely cautious and I had a ton of scar tissue from the band but he made it work and i love him for not making me go through 2 procedures. Yes.... This hurts way more than the band (and I have a super high pain tolerance) but it's quite a procedure. The healing time, etc. is much more involved. Plan to take it super easy on yourself, Rest, have a great support team and you will be fine.
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I'm one week away from converting from band to sleeve. Is it ok to smoke a little bit of weed using a vaporizer 5 days before? Based on the other threads I've read I must state the following:
*Do not judge.
*I don't get the munchies.
*If you've never smoked weed, please don't comment.

Nothing is 100% going to work. You can fail even with gastric bypass. I would ask him to show you the statistics on his so-called 50% failure. If he can't produce any then feel free to ignore his opinion.

I dont know why i will explain myself to you. BUT what I meant was, is there a reason, such as personnel reasons, or perhaps they took time off under a different guise, and dont want thier boss to know. perhaps these people are not trustworthy or constantly gossip?
am not inferring that people have a RIGHT to know. But if something bothers you , and you do nothing to stop that, you become as much at fault as those who bother you.
See im honest about you bothering me. I dont hide it.

Get a salad with grilled meat. Eat the meat, push the salad around.
Along your co-workers are jerks what kind of people make comments like that in a business environment?
I eat around people and no one notices. They know I am trying to lose.
@@Stevehud why over share in the work place? Her eating habits and personal life are none of their business. Unless her job involves competitive eating.