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I have to be on full liquids for two full weeks post op, then puree then mushies. I dont think I will be eating solids for at least a month.

I actually made something similar last night for dinner. 8 ounces Simply Smart milk with one scoop of Chocolate Whey Protein and one TBSP natural PB, 3 ice cubes..whirled in blender. No splenda for me, I find it too sweet sometimes in these drinks.

I think this surgery can bring out the best and for some, the worst. Unfortunately, when people know you are doing something that will benefit you and not them, something that will make you healthier and more attractive, and not them...they scour, they belittle, they make snide comments and make you question yourself... I chose to tell only those I implicitly trust, starting with my loving boyfriend and my best friends. They have been nothing but supportive, albeit a little concerned for my safety and wellbeing. I too, have struggled my adult life with an extra 60+ pounds..that I have lost and found several times over. I have horrible hip arthritis, and know that my total hip replacement is around the corner. I am having surgery to better my health, get in shape and face my hip surgery in good form. Keep your chin up, your heart and mind open to those who love and support you. I would be candid and forthright with the others and simply say, if you cannot support me, or keep your negative opinions to yourself, lose my number.

Best of luck today!

Best of luck!

I'm glad you pulled through. What a horror show for you. It must have been extremely stressful and scary to go through all of this! I don't mean any offense to those who have had their surgery in Mexico, but the thought of having it done there just frightens the hell out of me. Maybe it's because I'm a nurse...but I just wouldnt feel safe having this type of major surgery (or any surgery) there. Is it a large number of patients? Is it primarily cost driven or that they relax the qualifiers to have WLS?

Hi everyone New to the site. Long history of yo yo dieting, pills, plans, yada yada. Never really heavy as a child or teenager. Entering perimenopause (46 now) and it's a lesson in futility to lose and keep it off. The 30 lbs I lose keeps hunting me down, finds me and brings more friends! Completely frustrated. I have a 2 1/2 year old grand daughter now and I want to have the energy to continue to enjoy our times together. In addition to being heavy (okay, obese according to BMI chart), I was born with congenital hip dysplasia and now I need a hip replacement (putting off as long as possible). I am hoping lowering my weight will help with delaying this. I am not trying to be model thin, but I think getting down to 160 would be both achieveable and realistic. I am petrified of bypass or sleeve surgery--and not really sure if my BCBS would cover it. I am a nurse at a Boston hospital, so we have a weight center (scheduled an appt) I am interested in any advice, information you can give me. Will there be much down time? How did everyone do post op? How quick did you lose? Sagging skin? Pain? Post op complications? Thanks to everyone. Krissy

I am still pretty nervous about the whole thing in general. I am a nurse, so a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Surgery always seemed like such a sell out for me, personally. My sister had gastric bypass and looks horrendous. Hair loss, skin sagging and generally unhealthy. On the flipside, my sister in law had the LB and looks phenomenal. I don't even know if my insurance will pay for this procedure, so that is another subject. The one thing that seems to bother me is the lump that you can feel just under the skin (the port?). My sister in law let me feel it, and I have to admit, it creeps me out a bit. I would be excited to put weight gain behind me once and for all. I am so frustrated with yo yo dieting, and all the strenuous psychological and physical work that I have put in over the years.

Good Morning to everyone. I am exploring options right now. BMI around 40 (5'5" and 235 lbs). I have already met with my Weight Ctr here in Boston. Comprehensive (nutritionist, MD and psych components). Lap band would be the only consideration from a surgical standpoint,as it seems to be the least invasive and complicated. May start with Meridia. Not sure. I eat well, balanced diet, and exercising quite a lot. I don't know if BCBS of Mass will pay for a lap band, as I do not have other co-morbidities (labs all normal, no hypertension). I do have some arthritis in my left hip and right knee, but nothing else to speak of). I feel I need a push in the right direction......:help: