Maraki

For my B12 I found a liquid and the Calcium w/D3 and Multivitamin, I use chewables.< /p>

...and i was so happy to see her again!

Wow you look great!

Hey Tina,
Your story is a bit different than mine. I had a dialated esophagus. You have gastroparesis.
Although they are two totally different conditions, I thought it might help for you to hear that after my conversion from Lapband to RnY....all my problems with the esophagus and GERD, and acid reflux went away.
I don't know how I lived for so long with that band. It was causing me major issues which have all gone away now.
I'm sure your doctor is skilled and knowledgeable and is correct when he tells you the surgery will help fix those problems.
I know it's hard, but try to go into the surgery with the mindset that this will fix your problem. That is what modern medicine is all about. Be grateful that you are in a position to fix the problem...instead of having to live with it for a longer amount of time.
Best of luck to you! Give us all an update when you are feeling up to it!

I had the revision from lap band to gastric bypass 2 days ago.
To the great surprise to my doctors,I was up and walking and passing the mandatory fluids so
I only needed one night in the hospital.
I'm just on Clear Liquids but so far so good.
Originally (11 years ago) the lap band worked for me and I lost about 100 pounds but when I had my gall bladder removed the band had flipped and it was replaced.
The new band never worked for me.
I constantly needed adjustments and fills. Over the last 5 years I gained back 55 pounds.
My esophagus is enflamed.
I have been dehydrated for years because I could not tolerate Water.< /p>
I had difficulty taking any medications because they would just sit in my esophagus.
Now that the band is out I can drink water, Soup, Protein Shakes and take all my Vitamins and supplements.< /p>
I am feeling tired but excessively positive

Wow!!!!!! Congratulations!!!

This is comforting to read, as I have been hoping for about 100lbs at the 6-month mark. I'm at about 50 lbs down from 2 months post-op, and I know the weight loss will slow down, but am hoping eating better and all the running I'm doing can net me another 50 lbs over the next 4 months.

Few days shy of 6 months!

I'm 54 and 12 weeks out from bypass. Zero complications and a very easy recovery.
Congrats on your surgery date and best of luck!

Congrats!! Woohoo! I'm 46... that's kinda close...???? I'm 10 weeks post op today and feeling pretty darn good. No regrets!

I had just turned 50 when I had my revision and I have done great! Congratulations! This is soooo much better than the crap band!

Thank you so much!!! So excited!!

Congratulations! I wish I hadn't waited seven years to revise!

Thank you all! So far I am 16 days post op. I'm finally getting around a little better by myself. I think the turning point was once the surgeon removed the drain and started me on Vitamins. I'm finally starting to feel like myself again!
To all of those with surgery coming up, it will be scary at first, but hang in there. I am currently down 46 lbs from my highest weight.

My surgery was Friday, September 25, 2015. Weighed at home 226.6. The only soreness was from the gas in my body, there was no other pain. I was nuisance the morning after surgery, but did not get sick. I did bruise a lot on left side lower incision. Research shows this could be where the camera and gas was inserted. Now I did stay to Sunday morning. I am doing my fluids, Vitamins, and Protein but it is hard to drink any more than a couple oz. At a time. I gained 12lbs of fluids while in hospital but as of today the 29th I am back to pre-surgery
weight. Time for my journey to begin.

Starting Weight 249
6 months post op 151
Goal 135 ????

I've had three C-sections, tubal, hernia, open hysterectomy, and then just had bypass three days ago. I do have to tell you, those are a good training ground.
In my opionion, this pain is nothing! Of course, I hurt and wanted pain meds, but the difference being that all the other incisions were below my belly button and use a whole different set of muscles. Remember how you couldn't even clear your throat, let alone cough afterwards? No problem.
I had surgery at 2:00 on Friday and my doctor was ready to send me home at 6:00 Saturday. There was a problem getting my scripts filled and I was not about to go home with only tyleno! I stayed one more night and went home by 11:00 on Sunday. One more night made all the difference. I was a teary mess on Saturday.
I pretty much slept the whole time in the hospital except for my little walks and answering the "how are you?" texts. I have my 15 year old daughter home today, which was nice--moral support. Yesterday it was good to have someone bring me things, but really today I'm doing pretty great. I can't believe it. I did take two naps. I'm 51, so it's not like I'm still in my "bounce-back years".
My doctor told me I could go back after a few days. I think that's too soon, because once you go back, life doesn't slow down, so I'd take at least a week and plan on feeling well rested.

October 29th, 2014 I was 29 years old and the heaviest I'd ever been. I had 3 little boys at home who depend on me and had enough. That is where my journey began. On June 1st, 2015 I had gastric bypass surgery. As of September 26th, I've lost 100 lbs since my weigh-in on October 29th, 2014. I went from a size 22/24 & borderline 3XL to a size 16/18 & L (my jeans are always huge so I'm not exactly sure where I am). I get frustrated because I have lost a lot of weight and my jeans size doesn't feel like that's where it should be at but I'm happy with my progress for the most part.
I struggled alot post surgery. The most pain was from the gas that was put inside me & from the hernia that was fixed. I wasn't eating enough and became very constipated. I struggled for a good 8 weeks, until I went in for my 2 month check and the dietician told me to eat more Fiber and eat more in general. I drink Water only and am vigilant about my Vitamins. I haven't had any episodes since July!! I'm very thankful for that. In those 8 weeks, I carried around alot of doubt on whether it was right for me and today I'm very happy with my choices. I surpassed the most difficult stages and am kicking butt!!

I had my surgery at the start of May 2013, so heading in to winter here ... and yes, I froze my butt off. Actually, since my rather ample bum pretty much disappeared as soon as the weight started to drop off, I really did freeze my butt off! Anyway, I was glad it was winter because I was able to wear thermals and layers without anyone looking at me like I was some sort of freak! Even that first winter was quite tough ... I still felt the cold, something I'd never had a problem with before. I guess most of us who are fairly, um, well upholstered, generally feel the heat more than the cold.
My internal thermostat seems to have reset itself now, and by the time the second winter after surgery rolled around, I was all good.

Surgery went well, gas was terrible but up and moving got it moving taking sips of Water well. Just had clear Soup and about to try a Protein Shake hoping to get home tomorrow x

Hi!
I'm having my revision surgery on the 17th! I'll be happy to get on with it. I'm starting my second week of the pre-op diet as well . Good luck!!! :-)

I know sticking to the pre op diet right now x will post again once on the other side x

Thanks to all of the support on here I realize I'm not unusual. It's ok to be nervous, but I'm looking forward to getting it done at the same time. I'm on the pre-op liquid diet which is helping to get me ready too.
I'll be in the hospital two nights.
I'm only taking two weeks from work, I hope it's going to be enough ! :-/

Here are my face pics so far ..Hw 363 Sw 340 Cw 319