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I had lap band. It slipped and could not go back into place. It eroded and I had to have revision too much scarring. In 2009 I was so scared and elected band. I've not had one complication after bypass and am kicking myself that I didn't do that surgery first. I was miserable w band. Never was restricted if I was too tight I would regurgitate in sleep. Sorry just my story. I went in so often to take Fluid in and out regardless of what you do make sure you choose surgeon near by.

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Let's say you wake up tomorrow, and the scale says your goal weight.
What do you do? What is your plan?
I'll give you a hint. If you want to continue looking the way you do, you'll have to continue doing what you did to get there.
You keep on doing what you are doing, without end.
If your weight starts dropping lower than you want, carefully ease up on exercise and/or eat a few more calories.
That's it!

You look fabulous! I am inspired by your loss of inches/kg in such a short time. What you are doing is obviously working but you may have hit a plateau and will have to battle through. I get the fear of self sabotage and feel the fear of potential failure at only five weeks out. We are our own worst enemy.

Good morning friends! It's Monday and time for my weigh in. I stayed on track all week and weekend and feel great! I have lost some weight since last week so I am really happy about that. Excited to get out of the 200's! When I got back on track two weeks ago, I started at 209 so I am proof that we can get this weight off when we decide that enough is enough. We can all do this and I love the encouraging support system that we have established on this thread. Rooting for each and everyone one of you.




May God bless you and keep you️

-Mariela

I need to find that Protein Water haven't seen it before where did you get it?

Ok guys, today is my day one ""getting back on track".
I did pretty well.
breakfast:1 boiled egg and three strips of bacon
lunch: an unwich from jimmy johns (turkey lunch meat, veggies wrapped In lettuce w/easy mayo & hot peppers)
dinner: baked chicken breast w/ brussel sprouts
my not so good item: iced Carmel coffee from dunkin donuts & watermelon.
i also ran 2 miles on the treadmill.
Goal this week: workout 4 days and reduce my iced coffee intake.

I had lap band. It slipped and could not go back into place. It eroded and I had to have revision too much scarring. In 2009 I was so scared and elected band. I've not had one complication after bypass and am kicking myself that I didn't do that surgery first. I was miserable w band. Never was restricted if I was too tight I would regurgitate in sleep. Sorry just my story. I went in so often to take Fluid in and out regardless of what you do make sure you choose surgeon near by.

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Oh no! That woman should lose her job. I'm happy you are okay, but why wouldn't she listen to you???


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I had lap band. It slipped and could not go back into place. It eroded and I had to have revision too much scarring. In 2009 I was so scared and elected band. I've not had one complication after bypass and am kicking myself that I didn't do that surgery first. I was miserable w band. Never was restricted if I was too tight I would regurgitate in sleep. Sorry just my story. I went in so often to take Fluid in and out regardless of what you do make sure you choose surgeon near by.

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I decided to finally start going to gym. I'm a revision little over one year out. Been stuck for months with scale. Going to gym five days a week. I don't see dietician until July. How many calories shod I be doing? Scale still not moving after your weeks of gym

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I decided to finally start going to gym. I'm a revision little over one year out. Been stuck for months with scale. Going to gym five days a week. I don't see dietician until July. How many calories shod I be doing? Scale still not moving after your weeks of gym

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I decided to finally start going to gym. I'm a revision little over one year out. Been stuck for months with scale. Going to gym five days a week. I don't see dietician until July. How many calories shod I be doing? Scale still not moving after your weeks of gym

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So happy for you!!! What insurance do you have? Is it hard getting insurance to cover the surgery?


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Thank you everyone. The surgery went very well. I am in a bit of pain now but nothing unbearable.

He removed 15.1 pounds of skin from my stomach!

I'm 6 days post op and I got my band purely because I am sick of being over weight. I am fit and healthy. I second guessed myself in the first 4 days because the shoulder tip pain was agony, but now that that has passed, I am so happy I did it. It feels wonderful to feel full and I feel free from my constant appetite. Good luck [emoji4]

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Highest weight : 337 lbs
Starting weight: 306.5 lbs
Surgery date : June 8, 2016
Current weight: 209 lbs
2.5 pounds away from 100 lbs since surgery! But I'm not frowning
Progress pics....so far
  
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My surgeon said sleeve not good for me BC if my severe acid reflux issues. Just what mine said. It may have also been in part BC I had band and it slipped and I'm s revision???? Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Wow. Sounds like she is only focused on herself. For me, a best friend would support me and not make everything about her. Have you shared your concerns? I would have a non accusatory, non judgemental discussion about your feelings and then let her respond.

As long as you're not running toward the "hot donuts now" light (do you have Krispy Kreme where you are?) I'd say you're okay. Enjoy!

My husband isn't obese but now I want him to get the sleeve!

Hey guys...it has been a while since I posted. Life has been great. I've actually become this fitness fanatic. I love working out now...never saw that coming. My RNY changed my life and I'm so grateful. Still have a ways to go but I'm so happy with my progress. Starting weight 519lbs...surgery weight 428lbs...current weight 262lbs[emoji123] 

I'm starting this journey over after my husband talked me out of it last spring & today is my first consult for the second time! I'm meeting the Dr, nutritionist & my Patient Advocate today. I'm a bit nervous to be going alone. I didn't tell my husband I was doing this until today when I sent him an email while he was at work. I know kinda shitty, but he would have gone off on me about it & not listened to my reasons for wanting to at least going to talk to them again. Well I have to get going. Wish me luck!
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I take 50,000 mg a day. Im 7 months post op. However I suffered through a terrible hair loss stage at about 4 months post op and it last until about 6months post op.. I noticed a huge difference when i changed the Biotin i took and the amount. The doc recommended a very high potent Biotin and a told me start at 80,000 and work my way down to 50,000 as i regain my hair.. its worked wonders. I buy "sports research" Biotin from Amazon. Hope this helps!! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

That's awesome and encouraging! When did it start growing back I'm eight months post oP and hair looks stringy and scalp is out:(
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