rosstheboss

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

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.

I'm sorry I can't offer any insight to the revision aspect of your question, but I had my sleeve done on an outpatient basis! I walked into the hospital at 7:30 AM and walked out at 6:00 PM (with some help). I was able to go to the restroom by myself within hours of waking up from surgery. From my experience, a hospital stay wouldn't be out of the question. You'll be uncomfortable and possibly having a hard time getting/keeping liquids down. Having people to help is very important. My boyfriend was with me almost at all times for the next 4 days or so, making sure I get in liquids, helping me get around, and making sure I walked and used the incentive spirometer every hour for maybe 12-14 hours each day. I can assure you; it's very nice, possibly necessary, to have people around who care.

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.

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,

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.

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.

Scheduled May 5. Band to sleeve. This pre op diet is hard. Only few more days.

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!

just wanted to let you all know of my experience. my BMI is between 35 and 40, and my program was concerned that I may not be approved by Blue Cross Blue Shield with just hypertension. Therefore part of my program included being evaluated for other conditions. It turned out that I have both fatty liver and severe sleep apnea. while I am not thrilled to know that my obesity has led to all of these conditions, it does help my cause for getting surgery approved. I completed my program last week and my packet was submitted to Blue Cross Blue Shield late last week. I called customer service at Blue Cross Blue Shield a couple of times just to check and I found out early this week that they had approved my surgery within three hours of submission of my packet! I found out before the bariatric surgery office could let me know. good luck to you all.

I've started but quickly turn it off.

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.

Hi I know many guys don't get this done. But i had a lower body lift a number of years ago.
I had a lap band and my Port was about 3 inches or so the right. after my body lift it was 3 inches on the LEFT!
I said to the surgeon, You moved my port? he replied no that is where it ended up after tightening the muscles.
I don't know why you wouldn't have it done.
One bit of advice (listen to the Nurses! ) They said if you don't have a recliner than purchase one. It will be your best friend. I actually slept in mine for a few weeks. It made it so easy to get up and move around etc. I

I'm almost 13 weeks post op and finally home after being on the road off and on for 10 days. I traveled from NY to Florida, around the state and then back to NY. My eating has been horrible. I've been trying to make the best choices I can but I've been eating out almost daily between the traveling and meeting up with people. While I feel find physically emotionally I'm a mess, I'm my own worst enemy and I've been so hard on myself. I did manage to still lose 2 pounds which is about my average but I feel so guilty for eating poorly. I know I have to make the best choices as my sleeve is a tool and this was not a normal situation for me to be in. Of course I come back to work and they are providing food today and it's pizza

Hi actually meet with dr today And have date of March 5! really not sure he never mentioned 2 surgeries. I Think it depends on what band complications you have, and maybe your general health. He said it will take 1.5 to 2 hr total. My band has been empty now for a few months now.

Hi actually meet with dr today And have date of March 5! really not sure he never mentioned 2 surgeries. I Think it depends on what band complications you have, and maybe your general health. He said it will take 1.5 to 2 hr total. My band has been empty now for a few months now.

Hi I know many guys don't get this done. But i had a lower body lift a number of years ago.
I had a lap band and my Port was about 3 inches or so the right. after my body lift it was 3 inches on the LEFT!
I said to the surgeon, You moved my port? he replied no that is where it ended up after tightening the muscles.
I don't know why you wouldn't have it done.
One bit of advice (listen to the Nurses! ) They said if you don't have a recliner than purchase one. It will be your best friend. I actually slept in mine for a few weeks. It made it so easy to get up and move around etc. I

Hi I know many guys don't get this done. But i had a lower body lift a number of years ago.
I had a lap band and my Port was about 3 inches or so the right. after my body lift it was 3 inches on the LEFT!
I said to the surgeon, You moved my port? he replied no that is where it ended up after tightening the muscles.
I don't know why you wouldn't have it done.
One bit of advice (listen to the Nurses! ) They said if you don't have a recliner than purchase one. It will be your best friend. I actually slept in mine for a few weeks. It made it so easy to get up and move around etc. I

I am so happy I found this thread. Reading everyone's successes at a low BMI start gives me hope that I am making the right decision. A year ago I qualified for WLS as I was at my highest weight of 255 BMI 37.7. I wasn't ready to commit to surgery yet and have spent the past year working hard to lose. I have type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. I managed to get down to 225 and I have started gaining again. I am terrified of losing control and wasting the progress I have made. I have hasimoto's thyroiditis and I lose weight painfully slow.
I am scheduled to get sleeved on May 15th with Dr. Illan in Mexico. My current BMI is 32 and I am looking forward to losing all of this extra weight and hopefully getting my diabetes into remission. I would love to keep in touch here with others. My goal weight is 150-160.

I was a 31 BMI and I'm 13.5 weeks post op with 5 kgs to go I think I don't really know..
I haven't got a weight in mind that I want to be.
I also had health issues which is why I needed this done.
I really don't think I'll lose too much weight

Best of luck with your surgery, Jaguarftype. I'm 16 months out now, but I can honestly say that the recovery was not nearly as bad as I feared it would be. For me, the pre-op period was the toughest. After that, it got easier every day from there,

HI Friends, Have not posted in awhile, I must say that I cant believe its been 4 years since I was banded. I am having major issues! While I am proud that I have maintained a weight loss of over 50 Lbs since my Band. And 85 lbs from my high weight. I am still frustrated as I want to loose more and don't know what else I can possibly do. I train (Weight 3 x a week) Try to do some cardio 1 other day. I know I could be doing more cardio. I eat well but if I go off my plan for a day or two due to any even the scale is up like 5 lbs and it than takes a few days to get it back down.
I found some old photos today from 2005 they were really hard to look at. When I look at them vs today I know I have come along way but the scale is driving me crazy. My High was 330 when i was 17, my low as an adult was 223 when I was 25 after server diet, for most of my adult life I was hovering around that 300 Mark. UP or Down 10/lbs. I was banded May 1 2009 at 300/lbs. My low was that following year 237, In the last 3 years my weight is between 240 to 250 and I am not happy about that. My new goal is 235 but it is so hard to try and get their and probably harder to stay their.
Really don't know , I thought I would try something different and joined WW. The plan is good but the points were far to high. I cut it down and have been loosing a bit than had a weekend away for a wedding and it back up again. I know all this stuff about body set point. I have seen a nutritionist and she say to look at family and I am a big guy and my weight where it is is OK! But still not pleased just need to be reassured I guess. I need to learn to accept myself. It really pisses me off that many of the guys I know are bigger than me and seem so secure with themselves and they are fatter than me.
I have even though that maybe I should have By pass surgery now. You may have noticed that I on prior post that I had a body Lift. So I do look ok but really want to get another 10 to 15 off and don't know what to do next.
I enjoyed eating WW and tracking good amount of fruit, Now I am doing WW but only Power Foods. Veg, Protein etc. at least for awhile but I tell you lack of carbs make me cranky!

Yea Stay Away, I do not drink soda very often. Hear an interesting thing from my
DR. Every person that later had a weight gain after successful weight loss had something in common, and that was they started to drink soda again. Not to say every banster who drinks soda gains their weight back but all that she has seen had this in common. Now certainly this was not the only factor but might have been a symptomatic of a person going back to their old habit of eating. Regardless was an interesting observation. Also the more I hear about the obesity problem one common thing is Soda, DIET and Regular. Our bodies were not meant to drink this stuff. I am certainly not perfect and am having issues but try to keep away. For yourself, I too can go up 5 lbs in a day and its caused by Carbs, Salt etc. My body just loves to retain Water and carb do it every time. Anyway good luck to you, you seem that you are well on your way.

Have you tried the knee shots of lubricants? ( Not just the cortisone If not try them and make sure they do the injection under the ultrasound to make sure they hit the spot. Helps a lot to hopefully move out the replacement. Also swimming instead of running.
Good luck.