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I think there is a major difference between a vet who has kept 70+ lbs off because they are years out and their stomach has fully healed and they are adults who know their limits with "normal" food and newbies who come on the forums asking if not following your pre op diet is bad, or how soon after surgery can you have pizza- which I have seen. Of course I want to reply back with a lecture but I've just had surgery 2 days ago so I don't feel it's my place. It is extremely frustrating because the facebook groups are bullshit too. [emoji45] just gotta pick your battles I believe.

Have you tried isopure? It is another source of protein that isn't thick it is more of a juice actually but the hospital gives it to you after surgery so while recovering I had a few packages delivered to my house. I personally LOVE the alpine punch flavor, better than grape. Hopefully you feel better!

Thank you so much !!![emoji171][emoji1317]

Hi all! It's been a crazy 3 days! I was discharged today (thank god)! Not because of the hospital because Dr.ahmad was amazing and so were the bari nurses but I was going insane having so many wires and IV's connected to me [emoji31] I took these once I got home

Thank you Erinn, my name is Lauriel BTW [emoji846] I will be in touch, thank you!!

I'm so excited! I can't believe time has gone so fast since I got my surgery day in January! So I am having my band taken out and revised to a RNY. Over the last 2.5 months I have also quit smoking (smoked for 6 years) so that was a little taxing but I made it! My dr let me know that I will be in the hospital for 2 days so if there is anything you suggest to bring to the hospital I am all ears! For anyone who is ok social media I do have a fitness Instagram that was made when I was working out and training and trying the lose weight naturally (because my band wasn't restricted) but have since changed it so my IG name is rny_in_ny. I also have a blog RnyinNY.wordpress.com Just in case anyone wants to follow, I am going to blog as much as I can because when I got my band I never did. Anyone have band to bypass and are a couple months out?

Wow!!! I am getting my band to bypass TOMORROW! You are definitely and inspiration! If there are any tips, please feel free... my band was nothing but trouble since I've had it so I don't really know what restriction feels like etc Congrats you look great!!!

That's awesome!! Thank you for writing back to me! My revision is 1 week away. I have my pre surgical apts tomorrow. How has eating changed for you? With my band if I ate too fast or too much I would get a terrible stuck feeling and have to vomit. My band did get so tight that I couldn't even keep soup down so now that my band has been I filled I've had to start over with no restriction. People say they get a burp or hick up when their rny pouch is full, do you have the same?

Hi! Can anyone who has had band to bypass give an insight into how your weight loss is going? I know it's gonna be a little slower but I never really lost weight with the band (long story), so I don't know what the expectations are. Thank you!

Congrats girl!

Hey! I am getting band to bypass on April 5th! Let's check in on each other [emoji16] congrats!

Hey!!! How did your surgery go? What stage are you at now? Congratulations!

Hey there! Just got the call yesterday that surgery was approved and to start the pre op diet! April 5th is still the day! That's so cool that yours is the same day? Where are you located? I am in New York

I can't believe it!! I got the call yesterday from my dr that my insurance is covering both the band removal and the bypass revision. Wednesday April 5th is the fucking day! I am so happy, I have suffered so long with the band I am ready for this! [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️

hey girl. I know how you feel. I am on the gram if you would like to add. my "fitness" IG is our_fitforlifejourney and my personal is glitterandpyrimids. i stopped using my fitness one for a bit because I was being bombarded with teas and coaches and this and that and I'm just not into the BS. feel free to add. I am scheduled for my band to bypass revision in april, not sure which surgery your getting/ interested in getting.

You could juice! Lol or just do your liquid diet ahead of schedule? :/ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

i think if you can provide your insurance with your documented meets with your trainer, it should really help your case! My surgeon was extremely happy that I was able to provide documentation of my meetings and weight check ins over the 6 month period i saw my trainer- he said it was extremely helpful to send to my insurance. me and you are about the same BMI at the moment and my doctor told me I only need to lose 7lbs before surgery, so maybe your BMI alone will help your case! Hopefully this helps a bit but keep us posted!

I can't tell you how helpful this has been thank you!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for the reply guys! I've decided to drink a lot more Water and add some sort of grape juice ( I read that it helps triple time to remove toxins for body?) and supplement cigarettes for tea.. wish me luck lol. Also, I have read a lot of people on here started to "vape".... does this not have the same side effects as smoking an actual cigarette?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi guys! As I am preparing for my band to bypass revision, my doctor made it crystal clear I have to stop smoking. I have been smoking for about 5 years, which is terrible for me to even say, and I know I have to. if it came down to it I know I could just torture myself and do it cold turkey, but I am asking for advice or things that people have done that has helped them. I am considering the nicorette gum but again just asking for advice! Thank you!

This is all so great to hear! I am scheduled to have my revision from band to RNY on April 5th. I have been vomiting 5-6 per day for the last 3 months and I found a new surgeon who is excited for me to get this revision. Since I have had such a hard time with the band I am not so sure what to expect with the bypass but I am trying to do as much education for myself as i can!

wow that is awesome thank you for the heads up! I have sent both of you friend requests

Hi there! I am having my band to bypass revision April 5th 2017!