Heather_8.1.14

Since I normally post in the "band to bypass" thread I'll try to make a long story short lol. I had the lapband put in on 2.22.10 Band was removed and bypass revision was done on 8.1.14 due to band slipping and not being able to eat solid foods for months. Starting weight for band was 277, starting weight for bypass was 213. I had my 6 month appointment on the 3rd with my surgeon in which I weighed in at 145. I told my surgeon that my personal goal was 155 and that I wanted to learn how to maintain/stop losing. She agreed that I was in a good spot and gave me some suggestions. I've been monitoring my weight for the past week and the scale always reads (no matter the time of day) 140lbs. (My scale is spot on with my surgeons). I've lost another 5lbs and its starting to concern me a little. I know that your body will eventually level out but I dont want my body to think that being under 140lbs is acceptable. I'm starting to look "sickly looking" and the "when are you going to stop losing weight" comments are getting a little much. Has anyone else gone through this, going much further under your goal, did it bounce back or finally stop before you disappeared? Trust me, I'm not trying to complain, I love slipping into a size 6 jeans (from a size 24/26) but I'd like to keep a little meat on my bones! lol.

Agreed, with every surgery there is risk for complication, but these cases are rare.

I didnt read any of the other replies but you're more likely to get hit by a car then dying of this surgery complication, HOWEVER if you dont follow your surgeons instructions then honestly, it is more of a concern. My stepdad used to try to scare me saying one of his cousins had died from complications with her RNY surgery, my first question was "What was she eating/drinking that she wasnt." He told me she was drinking 2 2 liters of pop a day and not following the diet....well, there's your answer. Dont let that scare you, those who die from WLS are the ones who were looking for a quick way out but didnt truly want to change their lifestyles, they signed their own death certificates long before the surgery

You've got this you're already doing FANTASTICALLY!! Good luck!!

At first I was the same way Steve, I'm usually pretty good with my answers but at times I want to say "Well when are YOU going to LOSE a few pounds?" (I dont LOL) Most days Im like the happy little duck but some days it hurts. I'm happy and healthy so thats all that matters

Hey! Nice to see ya on the boards. My weight loss was actually pretty fast. I lost 45lbs in about 2 months. I'm about a week from being 6 months out and I've lost a total of 67lbs. I haven't lost any weight in about a month now so I think my body has finally hit its "sweet spot". When do you see your surgeon again next? I see mine next week to discuss what happens now and other things on my to do list

If you told me in August that I would be where I am now I wouldnt have believed you. If you told me not only would I have reached my goal but dropped a few more pounds I would have said its not possible. The choice to have my "malfunctioned" band removed and converted to RNY was not an easy one, and it was a decision I had to make quickly, but it was by far the best decision I've ever made (aside from having WLS in general). This coming Feb (the 22nd) it will be 5 years since I had my original WLS, it may have taken me a little longer (and two beautiful boys in between) to reach my goal, but it was worth it. The pain, the tears, the sacrifices I've made, all for the best. 6 years ago my doctors told me that if I didnt change my lifestyles I would suffer a heart attack before my 30th birthday, and I needed to do something. I turned 30 this past October and I'm the healthiest I've been in so long. To hear how proud my doctor was and to hear that I was the "poster child for weight loss surgery" filled me with so much joy. I look so forward to the new year and for every year after. Happy Holidays to all of you! I wish you all the best of luck, and to the happiest, healthiest years of our lives!!

I cant even imagine the stress you've gone through with 2 failed bands. At first I was truly afraid it was something I had done but after re-assurance from my surgeon I knew I wasnt alone and it wasnt anything I had done. Are you still on a liquid diet? Push your fluids as much as you can! I know its easier said then done, thats still one of my flaws, but dehydration is the worst. For me, sometimes its easier if I grab one of my kids smaller cups, fill it up and just drink a cup every hour. Looking at a giant 64oz bottle of Water is tough, but when you're almost doing "shots" of water its easier to get all of it in for the day. Good luck and please keep in touch!!!

I am now 4 weeks post op and I'm supposed to still be on puree's. I wont lie, I have no longer been able to stick to them. As soon as I puree something it makes me sick to my stomach and I end up not eating. I cant take any more tuna, scrambled eggs, puree everything, its nauseating. When I make taco's for my family I'll have a few small bites of it and chew really well, same goes with sloppy joe meat or anything else I can chew until its soft. I see my surgeon on Tuesday the 2nd and from there I'll only advance to SOFTS, then have to wait another MONTH until I can go to the "stabilize" phase. To be honest I think this is a bit extreme and I'm amazed at talking to other bypass patients and hearing about their diets. One girl I know was on her stabilize phase within her 3rd week! Im tired of trying to force myself to eat. I cant stomach any more Protein shakes and puke looking foods Please tell me I'm not alone!!!

I've now moved onto the soft phase which is nice. I love some lean smoked deli turkey rolled up for lunch. I still cant even LOOK at tuna haha. I also made some excellent rosemary chicken for dinner the other night. YUM. Since moving to softs I've noticed my weight loss has started back up again I'm down about 3lbs since Monday (crazy!!!) Cereal seems to be hit or miss with me, but I love the Special K Protein cereal (10g!)

Can I ask why you regret it?

UGH me too!! My puree phase still continues until I see the doctor in SEPTEMBER!!! I just want to cry. I've been trying to get creative and some of my new things are now: (mind you I proportion these as needed, Im not eating the whole can, etc...) 1 can chicken some low fat shred chedder cheese some franks red hot low fat ranch dressing Blend that baby up, give it a min or two in the microwave and its almost like a puree version of buffalo chicken dip. Satisifies my craving for a spicier food and isn't as boring and bland as tuna I also puree a can of Hormel chili

Next Friday!!! Im so excited and nervous lol

My surgeon stressed to me this time around I'm going to feel a lot more nauseous and tired too. One week to go!!!