Ricky

Hey everyone, I went through 2 Lapbands before revising to a sleeve. I proud of you that were successful w/your band, but I am much happier with my sleeve...I am 2 years postrevision and at goal. Just starting to look at plastics..mg135, are you seeing Dr Bello or Manjarrez in Mexicali?? Best wishes for good health to you all!!!

seafood stuffed mushrooms....I've made these a million times and everyone loves them! http://allrecipes.com/recipe/the-best-seafood-stuffed-mushrooms/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=seafood%20stuffed%20mushrooms&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=%2fmy%2frecipebox%2fdefault.aspx I don't add the breadcrubs to the top though...yummy!!!

what are taco cupcakes?? sounds intriguing

Hello Kate! Dr Aceves did my revision almost a year ago. I went through 2 bands and had a ton of scar tissue. Because of all my scar tissue, Dr A was very conservative on my postop diet and I was on liquids for over a month. I had absolutley zero complications and am thrilled w/my sleeve. I have no food intolerances and actually crave Protein. Your experience w/the band is like so many others' experience and I know many who have permanent damage. I am still taking daily meds for my acid reflux from what the band did to me (never had acid problems before the band). My only regret it is keeping that band in as long as I did...wish I'd have realized what it was doing to me and had it out sooner. I can't say enough good things about Dr Aceves and his staff. He was able to fix my mess of an esophagus/stomach and make it into a sleeve. I know there are many of us that have similar stories and Dr Aceves has helped us all. I was so skeptical about so many people saying such fantastic things about Dr A and I truly thought they were being paid!! I think we just understand each other and want to give back to the people that encouraged us. You can't do better that Dr Aceves and you will LOVE your sleeve!!!! Best wishes to you (and Erika)!!!! Erika P.S. I am just 37...not THAT old

From one Erika to another....take the leap and do it!!! I lived through two bands and I don't even remember how many fills/unfills I had. My sleeve never needs to be adjusted and gives me consistent restriction daily. I still have to make good food choices, but the sleeve makes eating healthy so much easier!!

Just like everyone else...I am SO glad my band is gone and I am sleeved. The sleeve is everything I thought the band would be. My 1 year revision surgiversary is in 10 days and I couldn't be happier w/my sleeve. For the first time ever, I know that I can keep this weight off

sounds good!! About how much Stevia did you use?? I am new to cooking w/it..thanks!

Interesting info...I am ALWAYS freezing. I dress in many layers and usually have to take a hot shower at night so I can warm up enough to fall asleep. I just thought it was because I've lost 90lbs...

I lost 90lbs and went from a 40D to a 38D...I was measured at Nordstom's and found this shocking. The gal at Nordie's said the cup of a 40D is actually bigger than the cup of a 38D..I thought a cup size was a cup size. Guess I was wrong!

Dr. Aceves used my lapband scars to revise me His incisions were about 1/3 the size of my lapband ones too.. it didn't matter that much to me, but he did nice work

LOL!!!! YES....please be discharged from the hospital first!!!! BTW...I waited 6 days and felt fine

If I eat more than a couple of bites of something sugary, I get all sweaty and nauseous for about an hour...I am thinking this is dumping?? I am also mildly lactose intolerant...if I drink my sugarfree latte a little too fast, I will have diarrhea... so, eating real icecream would make me feel awful!

I really like the Breyer's Carb Smart vanilla icecream...so good!!

I too just passed the 8 month mark and am SO tired...I can eat a little more than I used to, but it's not a big difference..I am interested in other's responses!! As for the tired thing...it's especially bad after I eat..I really want to sleep after eating.

love this website!!! Have you tried eggface's pizzas?? I love them!! I make them when I buy pizza for my family and I don't feel deprived.

Both band surgeries (I went through 2 bands) hurt way more than my sleeve surgery....honestly, for me, they didn't even compare. I used my liquid pain meds from my band surgeries for at least a week....I was off all pain meds within 72 hours from my sleeve. It felt SO good just to get that thing out of my body. Best of luck to you...you will LOVE your sleeve

sounds good...thanks

I live in Oregon...can I come on the TT field trip?? Maybe we can get a group discount! I am thinking I want to wait a little bit though..I am still losing and am not sure where I will end up..thanks for the info

I made this the other night..whole family loved it..thank you!

May 30, 2011 down 84 lbs....from a size 22 to an 8/10

Like everyone else, I am thrilled w/my experience w/Dr. Aceves....my revision couldn't have gone better

thanks!! looks yummy

Escape Pod- i would love that chicken recipe..sounds simple and good...which brand of turkey meatballs do you like? thanks..

I made this last night and thought it was great...my husband and 11 year old couldn't stop eating it either!! I know it's after Thanksgiving, but I love pumpkin all year long!!' 1 15oz can pumpkin 3 eggs 3/4 c. splenda (or 18 pkts) 1/2 tsp. salt 1 3/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 3/4 cup of milk (I used half and half) Blend together and pour into piepan that has been sprayed w/Pam. Bake at 350 degrees for 45min...let cool and serve. I topped it w/sugarfree Coolwhip and it was yummy!! Also, I am going to make another today and maybe use a couple less packets of Splenda, as it does have some of the Splenda aftertaste.

Lately, I have been loving crab stuffed mushrooms and crab cakes....also, eggface's pizzas are really good. I've been making my own version w/turkey sausage and mushrooms.