ElizabethNYC

First off congrats! Make sure you do your research, that's what I did. For me it took about a year and a half from start to finish but I had many hiccups along the way. Be sure to check into your insurance and what they require if that's the way you're going. I am about 2 weeks out and can not drink 72oz's of water a day but I'm sure in time I will. I was out of work for 2 weeks but like the previous poster I could of gone back in a week. If you asked me to do this all over I would in a heartbeat. Hope I was of some help!

Congrats and good luck to both of you!!!

First off congrats and good luck with your surgery!! I had cold feet all the way up until they put me to sleep. I was so nervous about everything and anything, I barely slept the night before. Right now I am 2 weeks out and about 30 pounds down and I would do it 1200 times over if I had to. Of course in the end the choice is yours and only yours but just think about what you're doing this for. Good luck and keep us posted!

Wow that's real frustrating and I'm sorry you had to go through this! Good luck with everything and keep us posted.

That is strange, I'm 99% sure I didn't have to sign anything like that when I got my machine. I wouldn't put it. If they really need it they can get it through your insurance company.

During my liquid diet I messed up big time and ate a big mac. Right after that I got right back on the train and rode it out to the end! I'm sure a lot of people slip up, it's normal but so worth it in the end.

Good luck to you both!!

Congrats!! Glad to hear.

Congrats!!! I was banded 3/15 and just recently started to get hungry every once in a while but a protein drink usually helps the cravings.

Hey all!!! Almost 2 weeks out and feeling good. Still kinda gassy though and my port site is still a little sore but still doing well. Today is my 1st day back to work!

I just want to wish you good luck with everything!!!

I think I lost about 8 pounds on the liquid diet.

I am about 2 weeks out (2 weeks tomorrow) and honestly most of my pain is gone. I still have some shoulder gas pain every once in a while and where my port is, is a little sore but other than that I'm doing well. The day of surgery I didn't have pain at all but that's probably because I was hooked up to morphine and all the adrenaline was set in. The next day was my worst day but I slept and walked around a lot and that helped. From that day on it got better and better. Best of luck to you!!!

I'll be honest, I didn't practice at all. Right now I am still on my liquid diet phase so the only thing I chew are my chewable vitamins lol. I am a little nervous about eating whole foods eventually but I'm hoping I can get through it!

I've only found 2 that I like. My favorite is a powder (which I mix with milk) and it's Chocolate peanut butter by Body Fortress, it's available on walmart.com. The other one I sort of liked was the pre-made one from Costco (I can't remember the name). Hope that helps!!!

I would just go because they are the hardest doctor's to get appt's with!! I had to pay out of pocket for my evaluation. I think it was about $200. Hope it goes well!!

Congrats!!! Best phone call ever!!

Congrats!!! Hope you get a date soon.

I know you've been banded already but I'm 27 and 9 days post op and honestly I don't feel like I was too young. I feel like maybe someone in their early teens or even mid teens might be too young but not at our age. Hope you're feeling good!!!

First off congrats on your weight loss!! It's an amazing feeling. I am 9 days post op and I've been hungry quite a few times. Honestly I think it's mental hunger though, we are fighting an addiction and it's not going to be easy but we can do it!!! Good luck on your journey.

I can sit here and name at least 10-15 stories of things going wrong from people who had bypass. You have to do the research and then make your choice, it's all about what you feel more comfortable doing. Good luck on your journey!

Good luck!! It's so worth it.

Hope everything went well for you guys that had surgery today and yesterday! I was a nervous wreck the night before my surgery I only ended up sleeping 3 hours and now it's a week later and I'm still in disbelief that it's happened. I hope everything went well!!

I was really being picky with my protein shakes but thankfully I found one I liked. The best 2 are Pure Protein from Cosco chocolate and my absolute favorite so far is Body Fortress Whey Protein choclate peanut butter from Walmart. My surgeon wanted us to have at least 20G of protein and less than 8 grams of carbs so they both fit right into that for me.

Since I am only a week out I take my pills crushed. My pain pill I cut off real tiny and my vitamins are chewable. I take synthroid every morning and that's small enough that I can just swallow it. My surgeon told me after about a month I can take pills normally. It's not bad at all honestly.