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As your fat cells break apart, they not only release the fat stored in the cells but also the chemicals and hormones that were in storage. Therefore some individuals experience a flush of hormones after surgery. These chemicals and hormones are flushed through your kidneys and expelled in your urine. So it is important to drink plenty of fluids and it you drink Water use filtered Water instead of tap water to reduce the chemical load.
This problem should disappear once you level out at the bottom of your weight loss journey.

I never had bad acne but I'm a week and a half post op and I look like I'm 15 again. Acne on chin, neck forehead. It's terrible!
Anyone else have this problem and if so, does it go away? I've read some get acne because of the change in hormones and losing fat cells.
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I am SO HAPPY I AM NOT ALONE!! how long did it take till yours went away? Assuming 8 days post op?? Seriously praising the Lord I am not the Lone Ranger lol
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@@UsernameTaken - did you have to do a swallow study the next day after your surgery?! That horrific tasting stuff?
I was just reading in my manual guide that the swallow study can cause diarrhea due to the contents in that mixture.
Happy tooting friends! Cheers to the new life!!
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They should stop performing Lapbands altogether.

Hey Myka99, I'm going for RNY gastric bypass. Never again would I put a band in my body. Excited for the new changes!
And James this is excellent news! Thanks for giving me some encouragement and hope!!
Have a rocking Tuesday:-)
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Hi everyone!!! I'm having lapband revision to rny on May 6th. So beyond excited to get this done. No preop diet for me. Good luck to everyone!!!!

Hey Maggie- I'm getting my surgery in Fort Worth as well. What hospital and Doctor did you use? Also, if you were self pay what were the final costs of hospital stay, surgeon fee, etc? If you don't mind me asking of course:-)
I'm trying to get an estimate.
Thanks!!
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I was 19 when I got banded in 2009 and in college. And honestly it was a great time. I went to classes and lost weight, a lot of my peers were focused on other things and my weight didn't come up often.
Of course my close friends/roommates knew but as far as having surgery during college, I loved it!
We are all making our lives better, no matter our ages. Good luck my friends! We can do it
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Hey Myka99, I'm going for RNY gastric bypass. Never again would I put a band in my body. Excited for the new changes!
And James this is excellent news! Thanks for giving me some encouragement and hope!!
Have a rocking Tuesday:-)
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Hey y'all!
I was banded 1/2009 and for the first two years, lost about 65 pounds. I could never get the fills in the green zone- too tight or too loose. I threw up 3 times a day for 4 years. Not throw up but the regurgitation(sorry for tmi) Basically, I lost all my weight by starving and working out like I was the next contestant on Biggest Loser, except there weren't cameras or Jillian Michaels screaming at me.
I had a band slip in 2011- while on a cruise... First cruise I didn't gain weight on but was miserable. Once back home, all Fluid was taken out and I played the guessing game for a few more years.
I then gained all the weight I had lost due to my band empty and poor food choices. Like many who have had a failed WLS know, it's extremely shameful and disheartening.
Finally in 2015, I visited a new doctor in DFW who suggested a revision. My biggest fear is losing the weight with RNY and gaining it back.
food has and still is an emotional comfort. First step in recovery is admitting, right?! So I've started a food journal with triggers that make me want junk food.
I refuse to invest in this surgery (scheduled surgery is next Tuesday... Thank you Jesus!) and gain all the weight back
So anyone out there a big sweets person- did your cravings die down after the revision to bypass? What are some tricks that worked for you?
I'm thankful for your help and insight!
Xx
Alyssa
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Hey guys... My band removal has been approved by my insurance due to a leak and I'm thrilled!!
However I'm going to have to pay out of pocket for the actual surgery and surgeon fees (Bariatrics isn't covered by my insurance plan)
The hospital said they can't tell me how much I will end up paying cos it depends on insurance and benefits.
Should I expect that since I have to get sedated for the band removal that insurance will at least cover anesthesia? Anything else insurance will cover for the removal?
Also, what's the best route in terms of paying for it? Care credit? Private loan?
I've done all the necessary steps and don't want to give up but it's A LOT of money.
Thanks for your help in advance!
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Hey Myka99, I'm going for RNY gastric bypass. Never again would I put a band in my body. Excited for the new changes!
And James this is excellent news! Thanks for giving me some encouragement and hope!!
Have a rocking Tuesday:-)
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Hey y'all!
I was banded 1/2009 and for the first two years, lost about 65 pounds. I could never get the fills in the green zone- too tight or too loose. I threw up 3 times a day for 4 years. Not throw up but the regurgitation(sorry for tmi) Basically, I lost all my weight by starving and working out like I was the next contestant on Biggest Loser, except there weren't cameras or Jillian Michaels screaming at me.
I had a band slip in 2011- while on a cruise... First cruise I didn't gain weight on but was miserable. Once back home, all Fluid was taken out and I played the guessing game for a few more years.
I then gained all the weight I had lost due to my band empty and poor food choices. Like many who have had a failed WLS know, it's extremely shameful and disheartening.
Finally in 2015, I visited a new doctor in DFW who suggested a revision. My biggest fear is losing the weight with RNY and gaining it back.
food has and still is an emotional comfort. First step in recovery is admitting, right?! So I've started a food journal with triggers that make me want junk food.
I refuse to invest in this surgery (scheduled surgery is next Tuesday... Thank you Jesus!) and gain all the weight back
So anyone out there a big sweets person- did your cravings die down after the revision to bypass? What are some tricks that worked for you?
I'm thankful for your help and insight!
Xx
Alyssa
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I was 19 when I got banded in 2009 and in college. And honestly it was a great time. I went to classes and lost weight, a lot of my peers were focused on other things and my weight didn't come up often.
Of course my close friends/roommates knew but as far as having surgery during college, I loved it!
We are all making our lives better, no matter our ages. Good luck my friends! We can do it
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@@UsernameTaken yes yes yes! You took the words out of my mind. I have only shared with a handful of ppl as well.
Thanks for responding, it was my first post and wasn't sure what to expect.
I'm rooting for you! Keep me updated on your success and progress! You can do it!
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Aww, sounds like you went through a lot a do understand your fears. I had similar experience and same fear of failing at bypass as well. I am revising on May 13, scared to death that I won't be able to lose and if I do I won't be able to maintain it... Only couple of people know about it because I am too embarrassed that I'm going to fail at this too. I am determined to do everything I have to do, but knowing my body, that even if I do everything right still have hard time losing... Sure hope this will not be the case
Wishing you all the best on your new beginning, eventfree surgery and great success with revision and maintenance

Hey y'all!
I was banded 1/2009 and for the first two years, lost about 65 pounds. I could never get the fills in the green zone- too tight or too loose. I threw up 3 times a day for 4 years. Not throw up but the regurgitation(sorry for tmi) Basically, I lost all my weight by starving and working out like I was the next contestant on Biggest Loser, except there weren't cameras or Jillian Michaels screaming at me.
I had a band slip in 2011- while on a cruise... First cruise I didn't gain weight on but was miserable. Once back home, all Fluid was taken out and I played the guessing game for a few more years.
I then gained all the weight I had lost due to my band empty and poor food choices. Like many who have had a failed WLS know, it's extremely shameful and disheartening.
Finally in 2015, I visited a new doctor in DFW who suggested a revision. My biggest fear is losing the weight with RNY and gaining it back.
food has and still is an emotional comfort. First step in recovery is admitting, right?! So I've started a food journal with triggers that make me want junk food.
I refuse to invest in this surgery (scheduled surgery is next Tuesday... Thank you Jesus!) and gain all the weight back
So anyone out there a big sweets person- did your cravings die down after the revision to bypass? What are some tricks that worked for you?
I'm thankful for your help and insight!
Xx
Alyssa
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