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Flo Mo - or Flower Mound to everyone one else!

Flo Mo - or Flower Mound to everyone one else!

Flo Mo - or Flower Mound to everyone one else!

I'm also a Dr. Barker alum - from both the lap-band and now the VSG. And yes, he is super cute. His ads don't do him justice. I'm sure he knows all the ladies have the hots for him.
A couple of days after my first VSG post-op visit (I had lap-band revision, he also removed my gall bladder and fixed a hiatal hernia), I got a hematoma under the incision where my band port had been. The incision opened up and the blood drained out, so I had to meet Dr. B at the ER for him to clean it out and make sure I was OK. Since I had just seen him earlier that week, he quipped "we're going to have to stop meeting like this or your husband will start to suspect something" and gave me a big grin. I thought I was going to melt into the floor.

Had my sleeve Jan. of 2010. Start weight before lapband was 225. Current weight fluctuates between 130 and 140 (usually around 137). Almost 52 yrs old and going strong!

Been at goal for several yrs. now, but thought I'd share.

I just wanted to clarify something regarding what I said above about having sex even when you're not in the mood. I never once "faked it" with my hubby. At that time in my life, I didn't care if I EVER had sex again. My husband was aware of my libido issues, so he knew that when I did it, it was because I loved him and wanted him to feel that fulfillment, even if I wasn't "into it" so to speak. This was something I told him I was doing to try and help save our marriage. I also believe it's kind of like when people say if you smile more often you'll eventually feel happy for real. If I had just stopped having sex at that point in our relationship then I feel the marriage would have been over many years ago. I know I wouldn't have put up with it if I had been him. That's just one way to block someone out of your life, which eventually leads to no communication.
I was 47 when I started on the testosterone cream, so I would ask your doc about it for sure. It's so amazing I took my doc a bouquet of flowers the next time I saw her just to thank her for giving me back such an important part of my life. Now I'm about ready for the last rugrat (he's almost 19 and not in college) to move out of the house so we can have it all to ourselves and not worry about getting "caught"...

Not on this site much anymore so a little late to the party - too busy living life! I had the band in 2006, revised to sleeve Jan. 2010. Got to goal in less than 6 months after revision. Eating whatever I want now and feeling great. Just need to exercise and build muscle back up. Best of luck to all the newbies! You're never too old to do something good for yourself!

Recently moved to Fort Worth from Flower Mound. Had my first WLS in 2006 with revision in 2010, so I'm the opposite of a "newbie" - ha!

Been at goal for several yrs. now, but thought I'd share.

Been at goal for several yrs. now, but thought I'd share.

I'm in Flower Mound, north of DFW airport. A year post-op and at goal - AMEN!

Correct, I have never had a problem with reflux before the sleeve. Like you, I also had a hiatal hernia fixed during my band to sleeve revision surgery. I plan on having follow-up scopes to make sure the damage has been stopped. I pray this is doing the trick.

Sorry, I been away and didn't see the responses to my post. I never had any heartburn issues before my lapband, with it, or even right after my sleeve. I don't think I ever would have known there was an issue without the scope, so I do think this may be a "stealth" problem we sleevers may have and not know about. My brother-in-law died from esophageal cancer, so I've seen it firsthand and it was horrible. I plan on having this monitored the rest of my life if need be, even though it's not something my surgeon suggested. I think my gastro is a smart guy and trust him if he tells me he's worried about it.
I don't mean to cause anyone alarm, but do feel I should be responsible with reporting my personal situation just as a precautionary tale.

I'm 5'4", start weight was 225. Had lap band in 2006, lost to 160-170lbs. Went to see surgeon to discuss pain I was having (ended up being all bladder issues). While there we talked about the sleeve since I was stuck with weight loss. Had my revision January of 2010. Got to my goal weight (135-145) within 6 months and have been coasting ever since. I give myself a 10lb swing with my weight before I get serious with cutting out high calorie foods. When I'm on the low end it's really too light for me because my face looks too gaunt. So I actually eat anything I want (sodas, sweets, carbs, etc.) just to maintain. My stomach can hold a lot more food now than a couple of years ago, so I can drag out a meal and look like I'm eating the same amount as others, which is nice during business dinners when you don't want to explain to strangers why you are only eating a small amount.
I feel younger now at 52 than I did all through my 30's and 40's because I'm so much healthier. Had been on meds for depression, high triglycerides and had sleep apnea (used C-PAP machine). Now I'm off all meds and of course no sleep apnea.

Been at goal for several yrs. now, but thought I'd share.

I went through this after a hysterectomy. My gyno put me on testosterone cream that I get from a compounding pharmacy. Works so great I took her flowers on my follow up visit! Hubby and I are like teenagers again at age 52. I recommend it to anyone with libido issues.

I never haiI never II never had a problem with heatburn pre-op, but was put on generic omeprazole after the sleeve. Last fall I had a scope down my throat due to another issue. The gastro doc was more concerned with the damage he saw as a result of my sleeve, and put me on a prescription PPI that was double the dose. I do have heartburn now, and can really tell if I neglect my pill every night. My doc said to take it before bedtime. I eat whatever I want, spicy, etc. and can't really tell that it's any worse when I do.

Not on this site much anymore so a little late to the party - too busy living life! I had the band in 2006, revised to sleeve Jan. 2010. Got to goal in less than 6 months after revision. Eating whatever I want now and feeling great. Just need to exercise and build muscle back up. Best of luck to all the newbies! You're never too old to do something good for yourself!

I'm 5'4", start weight was 225. Had lap band in 2006, lost to 160-170lbs. Went to see surgeon to discuss pain I was having (ended up being all bladder issues). While there we talked about the sleeve since I was stuck with weight loss. Had my revision January of 2010. Got to my goal weight (135-145) within 6 months and have been coasting ever since. I give myself a 10lb swing with my weight before I get serious with cutting out high calorie foods. When I'm on the low end it's really too light for me because my face looks too gaunt. So I actually eat anything I want (sodas, sweets, carbs, etc.) just to maintain. My stomach can hold a lot more food now than a couple of years ago, so I can drag out a meal and look like I'm eating the same amount as others, which is nice during business dinners when you don't want to explain to strangers why you are only eating a small amount.
I feel younger now at 52 than I did all through my 30's and 40's because I'm so much healthier. Had been on meds for depression, high triglycerides and had sleep apnea (used C-PAP machine). Now I'm off all meds and of course no sleep apnea.

Thanks for the kind words. My hubby's hair is all gray now (super sexy on him!), and he jokes that people will think he's my Sugar Daddy when we go out. We've been together since we were both 19, so he's glad to have his old girlfriend back .

I DO have osteoporosis and have taken OTC Omeprazole since surgery 3.5 yrs ago. Last year while taking my osteoporosis meds, I didn't drink enough Water with it one day and ended up with esophageal erosion. I had a scope and afterwards the doc put me on a prescription 40mg Omeprazole. He said he was more concerned with how the lining of my stomach looked over what had happened to my esophagus.
This kind of worried me a bit as I never had an issue with reflux or heartburn pre-sleeve. So all I can assume is that this problem is sleeve related and I will probably be on these meds the rest of my life.

Been at goal for several yrs. now, but thought I'd share.

I'm no good at putting pics in posts, so I've attached them. Lost almost 90lbs.

Thanks for the kind words. My hubby's hair is all gray now (super sexy on him!), and he jokes that people will think he's my Sugar Daddy when we go out. We've been together since we were both 19, so he's glad to have his old girlfriend back .