NimbleBean2

I’m doing lap band to GB on dec. 17. I got my band in 2008 and it slipped in 2016. I originally got down to 190 with the band and up to 255 after it slipped. I had my bad refilled but it never worked the way it originally did and I was soooo hungry all the time, but eating was painful. My original surgeon’s PA whom I normally saw refused to talk about revisions. He said since I was so successful with the band that I could make it work again. Fast forward three years where I’ve gained 50 pounds and spent over $5k on medical weight loss diets, etc. I pleaded for help one more time and a different surgeon in the office agreed to help. I originally wanted the sleeve, but my (new) surgeon said she would only do GB after removing a lap band because of safety issues regarding scar tissue from the original surgery. She said if I got the sleeve she would have to staple through the scar tissue and it could cause leaking. I trust her judgment so I decided with GB. I too was having problem with pain while eating and I had acid reflux issues at night. I had my surgeon take the fill out of my band and feel 100% better, and oh so hungry. Good luck with whatever you choose to do!!

Every 5 minutes. But I remind myself why I started this in the first place.

I simply can’t get my health right on my own. I know what I need to do, I do it. But it just doesn’t damn work!

I look at my husband & kids and want to spend more time with them doing stuff we enjoy & I can do it at this weight & health state.

Then we have an argument at dinner and I rethink it all.

But it’s.. them and (most importantly) ME, are totally worth this weird trip I’m taking is all on. Arguments and all, I WANT to spend more time with them!

Playing the long game.

I expected to start to feel nervous in the weeks leading up to my April 20 surgery but I don’t. What I’m actually feeling is sadness... sadness about the loss of my old lifestyle. I am quite the foodie and truly enjoy eating, I am not a stress eater.
But I know that in the years to come I will still be able to eat some/many of the delicious things I’ve eaten in the past, just much smaller portions. Reminding myself of that is helping me get through.
Anyone else feeling this way? (I’ve been reading about “food funerals“ but it’s just not for me.)

deena10 I'm on day four of the liquid diet. Mine is very strict, too. Down 4.6 lbs so far; my doc wants a 10 lb loss by the surgery date. I'll see her on Monday for final visit before the big day the following week.

Hi everyone! I am also April 13th! Day two of the full liquid diet! I chose gastric bypass for my journey because of my Gerd! Full liquid diet requirements are quite strict and is really terrible in my opinion. Just getting by and convincing myself it could be worse! Let me know how you are all doing where you are at in your process! Headed to the pre op appointment with the Doc now. Have a wonderful day! I am Deena ,51 Ohio!

you're actually lucky - a lot of people can't eat any solids at all. The only thing "solid" I could eat was sugar free Jello (which I ate with abandon since it was the only thing I could have that resembled real food). Otherwise, it was no-calorie beverages, broth, and V8/tomato juice (and the last two were limited - I think a cup a day). And 4-5 protein shakes. It was tough..

I'm scheduled for bypass on 4/13. Started the liquid diet today.
This is a revision for me. Got the band in 2009, and did really well, but it slipped about 5 years ago and had to be removed. Of course, the weight is all coming back. Was hoping for the sleeve, but I have a hernia, so my surgeon says bypass is the way to go. So, this is what I need to do to be healthy.
Good luck to everyone!