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neenee717

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    Lots of posts again (my fault definitely. My boyfriend and I got roped into helping his sister move. Then I was just in too much pain last night to want to do anything)
    I exercise as often as I can. Before the fibromyalgia kicked in back in April, I was going on 2 mile walks every day.
    Oh wow, I'm glad you warned me about the restrictions lessening over time. I will definitely have to keep on myself about keeping with healthy choices. I typically eat healthy any ways (my meals consist of between 100-200 calories per serving.
    I will have to check out the menus people have posted. Though I'm sure I won't be able to copy them, it will give me a general idea.
    I never even considered the possibility of not being able to comfortably eat certain foods afterwards. I can't eat seafood or shellfish (allergic), so for meat, my diet consists mostly of chicken as I don't care for red meat. I'll have to look into stocking up on Protein Shakes and Vitamins before the surgery. I already told my boyfriend that I want to get a couple of cases of bottled Water for after the surgery (we drink gallons of water instead of tap because the tap water where we live is pretty gross).
    Wow, it seems like pretty much everyone on here who went with the band has switched to the sleeve. I swear, coming here was the best idea I have had with all of this because I would have gone with the band otherwise!
    I agree Little Green. I intend to gather as much information as I can and talk to my doctor about them. But right now, I am leaning towards the sleeve. It seems to be the most helpful to everyone on here. I wouldn't trust books tbh, I'd much rather hear success (or even problem) stories from people who actually went through it. They can tell you things that doctors can't or wouldn't think about.
    I already see a therapist every two weeks, and I've already mentioned the surgery to her on the phone. I'll be speaking to her about it more when I see her on Thursday. As for the relationship, he's not the type to get jealous (thankfully. I get more jealous than he does because I have low self-esteem!). I think he's just insecure about his weight more than he lets on. I'll make sure I show him, rather than tell him, that I have no intention of leaving him. Like I said to him, he loved me even when I'm fat. And in my mind, that means he is a keeper. He doesn't want me because I look like a model or whatever. He wants me because of who I am, and not what I am.
    I'm not expecting my arthritis to go away (and definitely not the fibro). My arthritis happened when I was a size 16 because I fell throught a hole one story down and injured by spine.
    Hmm I think I may do research on the RNY and the Sleeve. Though, given that some of you had mentioned that given the hormonal conditions, sleeve may be best.
    To all of you who are currently scheduled, good luck! I completed my video seminar and am waiting for them to call me to start scheduling appointments. I'm to the point where I just can't wait to get it done.
    I'm going to florida end of the month to get my stuff (the move up here was spur of the moment so a lot of my belongings are still down there). I had intended to just throw out the clothes too small for me now, but I think I'll keep them lol. Being able to wear some cute clothes is one of the things I look forward to. It's so depressing going to Wal-Mart or something and just not being able to find anything that fits [emoji20]

    Make sure you process this stuff with the therapist and be aware of how changes can affect your relationship. My doc reminded me of this. It's the weight loss but sometimes you can have mood swings, but outside of that the improvement in self esteem and activity level can bother some. I had several melt downs my first 2 weeks with band, hormones all over the place with rapid loss and post surgery recovery. I was irritable too only being allowed liquids only like 1/2 cup broth every couple of hours. And all of the behaviors and crying spells were unusual for me. Was not like that before surgery


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    I've been banded for 7 years and in the process of getting authorization for band to sleeve revision. It's up and down with the band. Too tight or too loose. Lose/gain/lose/gain and hit repeat! I've never had slippage but being too tight had many vomiting episodes and too loose I'm ravenous. My body at 5' 3 and with band I dropped at lowest to 164. But that was 30 miles per week of running/6 days per week of working out and throwing up or not being able to eat like I needed with band.
    Also the adjustment costs add up after a while


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    It sounds disappointing but they can't foresee what your insides look like from outside and you would not want him poking around with minimal visibility. There's a risk of damaging vital organs. Talk with your surgeon and with your nutritionist. I'm not sure what your surgery weight is. Hang in there????

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    It honestly varies person to person depending on size your band etc. I have a large 14cc band. When I got to sweet spot you have the full feeling not being miserable. What I struggled with is leaving food on my plate. I think that's the biggest thing most have to over come. Many times I was greedy and felt the pouch full, but because I liked what I was eating, I would wait and push it. Then...... stuck, miserable, sliming, vomit.

    I knew I wasn't in the sweet spot when I could eat close to a regular size plate or drink beverage right after eating

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    Starting to have issues with my port flipping and I had first painful fill ever. I've been banded 6 yrs. doc said it's time to come as there's a small margin of success after a few years but they didn't know that years ago.

    He recommended I have revision to sleeve and I'm starting the process next week.

    I also have to have endoscopy done and I so dread that

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  23. Posted

    I've just started process to have my band revised to sleeve.

    Make sure you're getting all your nutrients in.

    And perhaps talking with doc about blood work maybe to check Vitamin levels/blood sugar.

    Not saying this is you, but for me at times my stomach growls because I've gotten myself used to over eating at times. Try occupying yourself with another activity

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  24. Posted

    I did have a gain but not quite that amount. I ended up getting a couple of fills til I met restriction and really for serious about what I ate and also working out. Don't worry I've fallen many times and appears in on the roller coaster again. Just have to stay committed. Kudos to all who lost it and kept it off but for many it's a struggle and process. You can do it! Also I joined a gym and got a trainer and that helped tremendously

  25. Posted

    Been banded almost 5 yrs and never an issue. Abdominal pain all week and rush to ER all day Friday. Doc unfamiliar with lap band. Got cat scan with contrast and ultrasound. Gallbladder, appendix and pancreas fine. Negative cat scan. Normal ultrasound. Lots of gas, nausea when eating and smelling food, abdominal pain all over. I'm so over this. Band hasn't been adjusted in about 2 yrs since I reached green zone. Also put on about 8lbs in 2wks time. Off my normal routine. Did I mention I'm in another state on business????

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