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Kayla, I am SO happy for you!!! You are on your way and there is nothing that can stop you now!! XOXO, Erika

Hope your surgery went perfectly today...you will LOVE your sleeve!!

Thanks for sharing..I made this a couple of days ago and I love it!!! I used 6 eggs instead of the beaters and used bacon instead of ham and added a ton of veggies (steamed broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, onions) and I can't get enough of it...I've already had 6 meals from it and still have half left!! Thanks again!!

awesome!! I am SO happy for you. I love your attitude and your confidence...a true transformation inside and out... beautiful. Erika

Congrats on your sleeve!!! Remember the first month is the toughest, but it gets better from there!! I too have a history of blood clots and didn't get a spinal. Thankfully, I had no pain when I woke up and was up walking pretty quickly. My bands hurt SO much more...glad you are doing well

I went to Dr. Aceves....best decision ever

Like everyone else, I'd day about 2-4 hours. However, the hunger I experience now isn't as strong as it used to be and it's amazing how little it takes to satisfy it. Best thing I've ever done!!!

Honestly...I didn't have a passport, or even apply for one. Legally speaking, they can't keep a US citizen out of the US. You may get a finger wagging, but they will let you in. When we got to the border, our driver knew the border patrol guy. My husband and I had our birth certificates, driver's licenses, SS cards, marraige license...everything!! Our driver handed him our birthcertficates and driver's licenses. He didn't even look at our birth certificates and just scanned our driver's licenses to make sure they were real and that we weren't wanted for any crimes..he didn't ask us any questions or really even look at us. He too had been sleeved ( both our driver and the border patrol) and they were conversing and laughing in Spanish the entire time he spent looking at our driver's licenses. They were laughing about how they were both getting too skinny and they needed to start eating chocolate icecream in between meals!! So, I would say don't worry about it....sure, our hearts were beating a little fast as we pulled up to the border patrol guy's booth...so, I am sure that your receipt of application for your passport and driver's license will be fine!! I've not ever heard of someone having a hard time getting back into the US. Good luck to you and besh wishes w/you upcoming surgery!!! Erika

I agree w/others..your band needs to go!! My US surgeon (who placed my bands) said that he hasn't met anyone yet, that has lost their weight w/a band, had the band removed, and been able to maintain their weight loss. So, most likely, regain will follow a band removal. I love my sleeve and feel SO much better without that band inside of me. I would revise to a sleeve, if I were you. That way you only have one surgery instead of band removal, gaining weight back, and then sleeve surgery. I know someone (Wasabubblebut) that was at goal when she revised from a band to sleeve....she maintained a healthy weight Best wishes to you....but, you need to get that band out before long term damage is done.

I am almost 4 months out and am loosing tons of hair. Thankfully, I started out w/thick hair and my hairdresser says I now have a normal person's head of hair, she also noticed a lot of new growth I do have a question though- How long does the hair loss stage last for most people?? Mine started about 3 wks ago and seems to be a little less each day. My hair is really long now and my hair lady suggested cutting about 6 inches off to let the new hair catch up. I have had some mild freak out moments about how much hair I see in the shower...but, going from a size 22 to a 12 is WORTH it!! Best wishes to everyone! Erika

As a revisionist, Dr Aceves said that I had so much scar tissue from my band that he added 5 days to each food stage. So, I had an additional 5 days (so 15 days I think??) on each phase. I know of another gal that was revised just after me and it was the same for her.. So, I think he just started doing this. I guess each doc is different. I was so terrified of injuring my staple line that (even though it was tough) I was 100% compliant. Best wishes to you!!! Erika

Congratulations!!

Happy for you!!!! And yes...the sex is WAY better now

Awesome!!!!

Hello!! I will be 3 months on Tuesday and I am down 57lbs...just hit onederland yesterday Good luck to you!! Erika

I have Fed BCBS too...I gave up fighting and went to Mexico. Best wishes to you and your success!!!

Dr Aceves did my revision from band to sleeve 9wks ago...I am an RN in a hospital here in the US..There are minor things I would change about how things were done. But, overall, it was the BEST decision I've made and couldn't be happier!!! I didn't have much pain..thought the Lapband hurt 100x more..at least, that's my experience. I felt great and was up walking within a couple of hours of waking up. I used to be a labor and delivery nurse and I would always tell my patients that the best mamas are the ones that take care of themselves!! Best wishes to you and thank you for sharing w/us!! Please keep us updated....most of us have been there!!! Erika

I am exactly 2 months postop today from my band to sleeve revision. I am down 42 lbs and am at my lowest weight in years...lower than I ever got w/that band I feel great and can't wait for another 2 months to pass!!! For anyone considering revising from that band, I can't say loud enough.. THE SLEEVE IS SO MUCH BETTER!!! Erika

I agree w/you 100%!!!!! I will be 8 weeks out from my revision on Monday and have lost 40lbs since In less than 2 months I am almost lower than my 3 yrs w/the band. I didn't realize how bad the band made me feel..I am SO happy to have it OUT forever!!!

Hey there... I was wondering if anyone had a vanilla Protein powder or RTD that they liked?? Thanks

Thanks for sharing!! Looks really good..I too need to find ways to get in more Protein. Erika

I've been thinking about you..sending hugs and prayers your way for a smooth surgery and easy recovery Keep us updated!! Hugs, Erika

So glad you are doing well!!!! You are probably home now and getting some nice rest. Congrats and keep us posted Erika

I'll be praying for you tomorrow!!! I was just there 2 wks ago...Agreed, you are in good hands

Hey everyone- I had my band to sleeve revision on May 30th..I've lost 20lbs and am feeling great. Today, being Day15, I am allowed yogurt, SF pudding, etc... I bought some greek yogurt and took a couple of VERY small bites of it and it had a hard time going down. I could feel it sitting there and it took several minutes to go down and was mildly uncomfortable. I gave up and went back to my protein shake. Like everyone else, I want to know if this is normal?? Should I just stick w/the shakes until it's easier, or just very, very slowly eat the yogurt? It was a 4 oz container and would probably take me at least an hour to eat..