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Haven’t been on here lately. I was banded in 09. Revised to sleeve in May. I have bee heavy all my life. High was 330. Low with band 230. Sleeved at 250. My goal was 225. Now at 210. My nutritionist, dr and trainer All told me to no longer try to loose weight. Just eat well, continue to exercise, tone and build more muscle and see where my weight settles out. They even said they would work with me if I loose too much. This is so very foreign for me. I’m 6 ft tall and now ware 34-36?slim fit pants. Large or xl(slim) shirts. I still think I’m heavy. Trying to get a handle on this. Know it’s a good problem to have. How did you handle it

Hi. I'm now 4 weeks out scale moving. Around the 235 mark now. Any idea of Calories, grams of Protein, carbs ? Etc. also hunger has come back. Not bad but some say they are never hungry.

I too was nervous the weeks up to my revision. I want back and talked to the nutritionist, therapist etc to get reassurance. Especially as it Beas a band sleeve revision. The last days before I was surprising calm even that day. The surgery went great. Minimal pain ( discomfort). Have had a couple times I drank too fast but nothing much. I'm almost 2 weeks PT. Can drink more volume than I expected. In some ways it's like nothing was done. But sure this will change with more solid foods. But really was not has bad as I had thought.

How much (or what pct) did you loos 2 weeks post op ? Felling stalled. Can't break under 240. Still on full liquids. 2 week check tomorrow.

Band wt. 300. 5/1/08. Bmi 41

Sleeve . 252. 5/5/17. Bmi 34.2

Current. 240 5/17. Bmi 32.6

Lowest band. 236. 2010/ 32

Lowest Adult 225 / 1980 Bmi 30.7

Wow. My dr will do sleeves for 10k. It's done at a really nice surgical facility they were just day surgery but have started to keep people overnight for Bariatric surgery

I don't have to pay Any of this 27 k. Because I meet my 10,000 out of pocket from all the pre testing and a foot surgery.

I just looked at my BCBS Site and the bill for my revision on May 5th was in.

the Total was 42K and the Approved amount BCBS Paid was $27,500 I really didn't think it would have been that much !

And I am not yet sure if the Surgeon Cost is in there. With all the Testing for this we meet my $10,000 out of pocket max for the year as my ins runs Nov toNov.

My Dr also does original Sleeves now for $9,999.99 in surgical center .

Wow. Yes all people are not
Suppose to be skinny . Your biology has a lot to do with it. There is a huge difference in being morbidly Obese and just overweight. I know genetically thin people! The east what they want and never gain. Then some of us store everything as fat. I tell the story of my cousins. 2 natural one adopt until they got to there 20'. They looked so much alike skinny, blond. Now years later. Adopted child tall thin blond. The other 2 are quite heavy. Same house, food etc.

5 weeks liquids! That's crazy
! I'm on day 8 of 14 post of liquids and it's driving me crazy. Not that I'm that hungry. But now eating Soup, Protein Drinks and Water. Soup a bit salty, see the dr thurs so hopefully can start mushy foods next.

My BMI was too low also, I was on med for BP than Dr added a 2nd. Also I have arthritis in both knees, Eventually some day may have to be replaced. My Orthopedic Dr sent a letter also. Short blunt, (Loose weight or he may be in a wheel Chair)

I have been working out since the Band and have a tons of backup evidence of compliance which many people do not have after 8 years. So if BMI is low they want to see some co-morbidity factors. And that you have done your part. But it comes down to the person reviewing you case,

I was had the Band to sleeve on Friday. Got home late last night. Overall doing ok except for on and off Nausea. I have taken the Med for Nausea. But doesn't seem to help. I'm getting in fluids. Also stomach growling on and off. I can't even think of starting Protein Drinks. Nothing seems to taste god.

Any suggestions

Hi. I posted before about being nervous and my wife being worried. I had some anxiety about this a few weeks back. Fairly calm this week. 2 day to surgery. My wife asked if I'm sure. Currently I'm 10 lbs from lowest band weight at 248. Was 300 when banded. Its hard to get excited as band is empty no issues but starving on this pre-op diet and this is what it takes to start loosing and I know without something it's impossible to keep off. I have done ok with the band but so many issues non with it empty. Guess I'm looking for some encouragement. At 6'. 248 your acceptable. But with bad knees and family history of diabetes i know getting thinner will help.

Anyone else revised when close to lowest band weight and no longer morbidly obese

I am on day 2 and so far so good, although yesterday I did have the urge to grab something to else but had to remember I'm on liquids! We got this, we can do it...7 days to go! What time are you all scheduled for surgery? I'm scheduled for 0700! Good Luck to all!

It depends on weather or not you initially meet the requirements if you do they may deny due to non-compliance. Basically you did not follow plan and did your part.

In addition to recovery. Have you checked blood pressure? Are any of you on bp meds. Low bp can cause these issues also. Dizziness, tiredness, and feeling down etc.

Weight loss alone will bring down bp. So if your on bp med it may be too low, check with your dr.

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Congratulations check out if your gym has small group training. Mine did. About 6 to 10 ppl. With a trainer. Worked out with them 3x week. 1 hr. Was far less expensive. A lot depends on your gym. Currently doing Aquafit 3x week and when we're out side try to make 5 x

Therapy before and after! I check in 2 - 3 times a year. Some may need more. Some less but Good to have objective support system.

I too am questing. I meet again with my nutritionist , SO GLAD! She really went over things and eased my fears. I highly suggest it as it would be different than your initial info visit.

I've started but quickly turn it off.

Hi, I am Scheduled for a Band to Sleeve revision due to complications, but have good amount of weight off.

I was talking with my wife last night about upcoming surgery, She brought up how hard it to see me after surgery, and the Body Lift was the worst.

it was actually done Out Patient, in an Excellent 1st Class Facility here in Raleigh. The Surgery was 8+ hr long.

She was not prepared about how bad I would look, Guess I looked more than half dead as they wheeled me out to the car! ( They explained when i was brought out that

is how they want you to go home) . I could walk and get to my chair etc, still kind of out of it, but I have no idea how bad I looked) Still Don't.

So due make sure to discuss this with the Dr. so your partner knows what to expect when they see you! Especially if you go home.

I'm 16 days post op and I decided to get sleeved because of my health issues. I thought I was healthy because I "felt" great. However, inside my body was taking all the stressors in life and started to show me that everything was not "great". I'm not on the "happy" side of surgery yet because of my discomforts from surgery. I am healing and the pain is subsiding and since the first day I started my journey at the weight loss clinic at 285 pounds....With the pre op dieting, Protein shakes, Clear  liquids and surgery I'm 255 pounds today. I'm excited about that!....Before summer is over, I should be 50 pounds lighter...I can't wait!....Dont wait until your my age to do something about your weight....If you can, Do it!..Live life with

Hi glad I found this. I am having band to sleeve conversion. I'm also 6 ft. Was Banded in 2008 at 300lbs and was considered to be a "light weight". Band has helped but some issues, I'm now about 250 and getting sleeved. At a lower weight don't have the desperation as before I'll be 60 this year need to get down as I'll eventually may need knee replacement. It is different when your not extremely heavy for ppl to understand. But for me concerned about gaining back if band is removed.

Not sure if you have Kroger by you but they have this CARBMASTER MILK! chocolate, Plain and vanilla,

8 onz has 11 grams of Protein and 60 Calories. I know you need more but you could maybe mix Protein Powder with it. A Christmas I used it with Egg Beaters to make Eggnog. I told a friend of mine who's daughter has medical issues she was talking how her girl needed more protein but wouldn't drink ensure etc. I told her and she loves it. Tastes like regular chocolate milk.

I mentioned it to my Dr he said it was find but as space is at a premium perhaps mix some additional unflavored protein powder with it.

I currently have a band and am having a sleeve revision in May.

Can you give me an idea how much you can eat a few months after sleeve? and how much Water can you drink. I drink lots i understand that goes through quicker. I'm drinking water or unsweetened tea all day.