SlimChickadee

So, everyone is looking amazing! What did you do with all of your other (should I say, Big clothes)? Someone made the statement about shopping for cheaper clothes and still look good. I always fret when in Catos, instead of going over to the right after entering the door (the "Skinny Side") I am hoping no one is paying attention to me going to the left (obese side). You have to feel AWESOME to know you no longer have to shop in those sections of the stores anymore!

This was an awesome thread! You all look Fabulous, Amazing and down right Fantastic! Great Work and I know you are all feeling GREAT! Thank you all for sharing!

Thank you all for the question and responses, I was thinking the same thing. I did the liver shrinking diet prior to lapband removal, I have lost and at a 40 BMI. I do have co-morbidities as well. I was wondering as well the what if. I still have 4 more visits w/dietitian. How long after removal of lapband did anyone have the revision to GBP? I was told 3 mths and my doctor has said 6mths. I was hoping to have it done before the year is up d/t paying a very very high co-payment for lap-band removal.

I had lapband removal on July 12th and yes I am itchy too! LOLOL I am looking forward to feeling the itch of my GBP! LOLOL

I was having issues acid reflux, sleeping with CPAP would wake up choking from reflux also had sband since 2004, I was no longer losing weight and was just not happy with the band. Also had hiatal hernia. I feel so much better sore but better. Just discomfort where the port was.

So, I had my band removed Friday. Insurance required I stay overnight for observation. Just a little sore moreso on the left side where my port was. I dont feel any different other than no resistance at all. Looking forward to my next journey,

Hello, I have had my cpap since 2014.It was maybe a week after my follow up appt. I received my cpap machine. You have requirements such as wearing it at least 4hrs a day. They have several different headgear and nose lieces, I have had the nasal pillows with chin strap as well as the facial mask that covers just the nose to finally I wear ever night the nasal/mouth gear it covers the mouth and nose both. They all take so.e getting use to. I do remember having to go to the sleep study and them hooking me up to a cpap to see I guess what rate they need to set your cpap at. Just know most insurances require a print out of compliance. Good luck to you! Hope this helps!

Way 2 go! Happy 4th! Good luck to you on the 9th.

Beautiful progress! WooHoooo, Your picture make me think of all of the ones I have taken I am not smiling

So, sorry it has been a minute! I have been truly swamped and busy with grandkids/family. I go in on the 12th and will keep you posted. Happy 4th.

Yes, absolutely! So I am guessing you too will have to wait the 3mths for healing and then revised to the sleeve? I am so glad we have surgeons that have our best interest at heart! Good luck to you and I wish you the best, please keep in touch!

Congratulations and wish you a speedy recovery!

@shannamarie. IKR! Thank you so much! So excited but kinda afraid too!

So how do you feel? Is it like when we had the band placed? I had surgery on a Friday, went to church that Sunday but could not sit that long (2hrs) and came home. The next day I had classes and walk the campus and thought I would die but kept going. Really do not remember any other pain after those 3 days. Just wondering if the pain will be the same. Thank you so much!

Yeah, MOMof3NC ! I will have band removed and wait to heal 3mths and have the Roux en Y done. At least it's a start for me! Congratulations to you!

So just got the call, I am scheduled July 8th to have band removed. WooHooooo! Have to go on 2nd for pre-surgery things, oh my cannot wait for this new journey to begin!

So just got the call, I am scheduled July 8th to have band removed. WooHooooo! Have to go on 2nd for pre-surgery things, oh my cannot wait for this new journey to begin!

Thank you for that information, maybe that is what's going on with me! They are waiting to submit after I comlplete the dietitian visits and psych. Which I have had one dietitian visit 2nd coming up next week and have done the psych eval! Thank you again!

I think you look marvelous! Lolol wishing the best for you, which you are probably resting post-surgery! Congrats!

Awesome! Hope you feel better soon! Having had the bypass yet but remember when banded to walk walk walk and be careful doing so taking pain medications d/t fall risk! So happy for you!

@Sandra Neufelddid you go through the requirements of psych eval and dietitian visits before approval was submitted and accepted?

I can only imagine how excited you were and still! Congrats and many blessing to you on your new WLS!

I'm right there with you!

Mrs. Shel, I am an emotional eater!

Prayers for speedy recovery! At least your pain was relieved and you have a sense of humor about it all!