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I am from upper northwest Iowa, although I am going to Des Moines to have my surgery done by Dr. LaMasters on November 8th. Super excited! 10 days to go....
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Having so much fun at the BEACH!!!
SanDiegoUbermom commented on SanDiegoUbermom's blog entry in Blog 8403
I have been going to the beech so much this summer with my kids and actually enjoing it. I have been actually going into the water and swimming or boogie boarding with them. :smile: Today I swam out into the ocean as far as I could with my oldest son. I haven't done that since I was a teenager. It was such fun! I can see that my kids are happy that I am not just sitting on the beach watching them and taking pictures, I'm really out there with them. I started in a Zumba class back in April. I know that this has given me so much from energy to self confidence. I am up and out and not just sitting around. I've dropped 11 inches and 7 pounds! :smile: LOVE IT!:thumbup: I really started focusing in getting back into the right frame of mind on how to use my tool to its potential back in January of this year. I started by journaling my food and finding blogs that would help me and going back to the doctor. When I stopped going to the doctor back in November in 2007 I had left at the weight of 198 and thought that I knew what I was doing because I was losing weight. In January of this year I started at the weight of 205, I am now lower then I was in November of ’07, I'm at 196. I am so happy that I’m working on this again! :thumbup: -
Has this happened to anyone else?
healthy-me-in-Az replied to KatieKateKate's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Perhaps when someone asks why you chose band over bypass you can just say, "I just felt it was the better choice for me personally" and leave it at that. Honestly, your reasons are your own and they have no right to demand that from you. Good luck! -
I realize that my current weight is higher than some people’s start weight - but today, I broke the 200s. A lifetime of being obese, this is monumental for me! I converted my sleeve to bypass on 9/11, was 314 on surgery day. My high weight was 460. This journey is long and winding, take pleasure in every step of the way!
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@@GSleeve822 I had bypass 18 months ago so I don't know if this is different for sleeve patients. Within a few weeks I could drink Water and by drinking I don't mean gulping. I can now drink a 16 oz. bottle in a few minutes but I had to learn not to gulp because even now that air in my tummy can be painful. I try to avoid getting a burp stuck. That makes me feel very uncomfortable. But yes, you will be able to drink water like a normal person.
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update: Not what I wanted but at least there is answer. Sleeved 2.22.19 where esophagus meet sleeve a new pouch is there with no drainage. Stomach pain since March and only got worse. No food in 3 weeks only liquids no medications either. I will find out the game plan on Monday. GI Dr found it. Revision or Bypass?
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I am about to be 30 in 2 days and my friend went through gastric sleeve and had really good success in the last 5 months she's lost 81 pounds from 300 she now 215 and back in a size 18 from 24 . She is 36 now when she did the sleeve and my mom was 46 when she had gastric bypass. I want to do the surgery but I'm scared about having lots of loose skin at my loan young age.. Does anybody have any knowledge they can provide? Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App
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Does Your Band Stop Your Hunger
IndioGirl55 replied to IndioGirl55's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am pretty sure I said something on the 50 thread - but ya my doc was doing a new commercial - 4 of us - 2 banders and 2 bypass pple but you know what - we didn't say what kind of surgery we had 10/1 we filmed - like I said I haven't seen it yet - I have seen the one with the couple (bypass) but not mine - they are suppose to give us dvd of it - when I get it - if I do - I will upload it to facebook... Going to Vegas this weekend - to meet Peaches from Canada(she post sometime on the 50 thread) she's one of my lucky #7 girls - we met in Minn last summer when we did our mall of america trip - her & her gf me and mine - are going to have a girl's weekend.. -
Hi! My name is Jackie, Im 24yo and I had a mini gastric bypass surgery 10 months ago!! I used to weight 160,200 kilos (around 320 pounds!) and I have already lost 67 kilos (around 135 pounds!)!!! Im doing great so far even tho I started eating a bit more (well a lot more!) the last couple of days! I stopped it cause I know I'm not really hungry, im just eating cause Im bored!! Havent been to the gym yet but Ill enrol next week!! I dont eat sugar or high fat products, crisps chocolates etc you know the rules!! My goal is 65 kilos (120 pounds?!) and my heigh is 1,78cm (5 10").
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Post op bowel movement
Phillip S replied to AutumnPunkin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am still waiting, I am 7 days post op sleeve to bypass revision. Talked to the Dr, he told me to continue to take Colace nightly and Miralax. -
Going To The Seminar On Sept 24 Th!!!!
Valeriesoriano12 replied to jesad's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi jessica i have the same stuff u have too im almost done with my drs visit then I'll be band the end of october or the beginning of november how ever long my insurance takes -
Holiday Get Together ? Saturday Dec 8th ? 6 pm ? Bluestone Bistro
Donna replied to laurmac's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Lisa I look forward to meeting you Saturday nite! Feel free to bring a guest also if you wish, I usually drag my friend Debbie who had the gastric bypass in June. -
Hello! I am getting sleeved on November 7th through Bariatric Pal MX. I'm going to be documenting my journey on instagram as I feel that is the best way to keep myself accountable. Is anyone else documenting their journey either through instagram or youtube? I want to follow you guys. We should all support each other. I'm 24 years old and I just want to know what it feels like to be healthy again, something I lost when I was 11. Instagram: @sleeve_tastic
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I think I might have had unrealistic expectations. My boss had bypass surgery last year and I remember seeing her a month out and she looked like a different person already. I think I pictured the same happening for me. I'm trying not to be discouraged and not forget that we started from very different places. I was 223 at my biggest, 214 before pre op diet, 206 on day of surgery. Today I am 185. Surgery was 12/3 so today is exactly 5 weeks post op. She was over 300. My doc tells me that people who start at a lower weight with a lower BMI ( mine was 38.4 at my biggest) will have a different journey, but when I come on here I see others who started from a similar place who have already lost way more than me. Anyone else feeling a little discouraged? Overall, I'm sooo glad I did it. Just need to find my patience with the marathon and stop expecting a sprint.
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I'm currently choosing between a homebirth and a birth center. Neither will accept high risk but they have no problem that I have the Lap Band. They have more concerns with bypass patients because of the history of malnutrition. As long as my pregnancy continues as normal my surgeon says I shouldn't have any worries about becoming high risk.
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Any Instagram/Youtube Posters?
alli.wakefield replied to ChiakiAngel's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I just started a weight loss specific Instagram for accountability as well. I'm 28 and my husband and I are having surgery the same day, November 15th! Two people from instagram that made me want to make one and who are great to follow are @vsgdeb and @timetodeflate Both are about our age and great examples!! My handle is below. Instagram: @awaketolose -
So, anyways, as much as I hate to admit it, I was just dying over waiting on my insurance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, who I have through my husband's workplace. Well, all that is over now. Hurrah! I could hardly sleep over the fact that I spent 6 months going to Mayo out here, had a physcologist, worked out like crazy, etc. and it all would have been for not except for Blue Cross. Oh, I love them. And it wasn't that hard once I jumped through all the hoops at Mayo ( the craziness is, is that I did this for the bypass, and last month my surgeon said, "get the lap band" much less trama for your young body." ) And all these people said Blue Cross would never cover it, but they did! I guess they revised once in 2004, and then back again shorty after. Mayo wrote my letter, (and probably included the book's worth of info on me they collected in 6 months). After the secretary for my surgeon said they sent it to pre-authorization, I called them 2 days later and the gal there said,"I was very lucky to have Blue Cross/Shield, they are very good for approval and fast", they had it mailed, and exactly 12 days later ( including 4th of July) I and Mayo got the approval by mail. So anyways, for anyone out there like me, who was literally freakin' out, it was easy and painless with the insurance, the approval said "deemed medically necessary" . And also, Mayo in MN just started doing lap bands. Dr. Flo Que, she's great, and gets you in fast! Anyways, I didn't want to post this to gloat, just to let other worry-warts like me get some positive stuff, because I always loved the positive posts for insurance. Surgery 8-8-06
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Length of time off of work?
colorado replied to Kurstin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I took the full six weeks and needed every day of it - then I went back on a 4 day week - which really helped. Give yourself time! Its major surgery - just behind heart bypass. -
Hi just read you post. i was banded Feb 15, 2006 and am 39 years old. to date I have lost 30lbs and have had one fill. My pcp doctor told me that even if I only lose 30 to 50 lbs from the whole thing that is better than not losesing any at all. Everyone is different, my husband had his Dec 21, 2005. He was 314 and know is at 260. He has had one fill and is still loseing and does not plan to get another fil anytime soon. I reseached Lap band and Gastric bypass for 18 months before we decided. I know it is slow and I get depressed whrn the scales don't move but I will tell you like I tell everyone I meet. Go for it it is the best thing I could have done. remember it didn't take us sover night to put on the weight and it isn't coming off over night. Yoou will have to work at it but we both know it will be worth it. I know how you fill I have read the things people have posted. It is sometimes scary. Just have faith in yourself and your Doctor and you will be fine. Fosterc
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The mere fact that my band is ajustable is worth every fill i get. I am 6 months out and down 50 lbs. I have had a slow loss since November, so I knew it was time to be ajusted (3rd fill). SO WORTH IT!!!!!
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4$m Lawsuit For Patient Who Died A Few Days After Gastric Bypass
former_vbg posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
The family of Lisa Ehrenholz, a 37-year-old mother who died in 2009 days after gastric bypass surgery at The Ottawa Hospital, has filed a $4-million negligence and malpractice lawsuit against the surgeons and the hospital. Read more: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Ottawa+Hospital+faces+lawsuit/5849743/story.html#ixzz1gTow7ARy -
Gastric Bypass To Gastric Sleeve?
2bsmallagain replied to futureskinnypants's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wouldn't getting the sleeve be a backwards move from the bypass procedure? Isn't the bypass rerouting the digestion bypassing the stomach all together and going straight to the intestines? I just want to make sure I am understanding what the procedure is. -
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! The Next Meeting Of The Long Island Lap-Band Support Group Will Be on Wednesday, November 7th Place: Smanatha's Lil Bit of Heaven 283 Larkfield Rd., East Northport Time: 7:00 PM If you have been banded, are waiting to be banded or are just considering being banded, then you are most welcome at this meeting. Bring your own dinner if you choose, and beverages will be provided at no cost. This is NOT a religious based meeting and all are welcome. LET'S HAVE A GREAT TURN-OUT! Come get support! Come Give Support! If you have any questions or need directions, e-mail me! Ron
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Anyone GAIN weight after sleeve surgery?
Greensleevie replied to lucyxyz's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Unfortunately, no amount of revisions will work if your head isn't in the game. You'll just end up in the same place. Have you thought about the reasons WHY you sabotage yourself to not become successful? Would counseling help? I wouldn't consider a revision to bypass until you feel you're emotionally ready to change your lifestyle to ensure that this surgery is successful. Otherwise, I think a revision to bypass would be a good option for you. The sleeve isn't for everyone, and some people need the additional help the malabsorbtion offers with the bypass. Also, take anyone's advice who chimes in that hasn't had regain with a grain of salt. They don't understand the struggle of being several years out and trying to get back on track and go back to basics. They all think the weight loss comes as easy as it did during the honeymoon period, and I'm here to say it absolutely doesn't. It's a whole different animal several years out. Our metabolisms, appetites, and capacity changes, making going back much harder. It can be done, but you're talking pre surgery effort at that point. -
I WAS TOLD TO WATCH CLIPS ON YOU TUBE TO PREPARE ME FOR THE VSG THAT I WOULD HAVE. I DID NOT SEE A SINGLE YOU TUBE CLIP THAT MENTIONED BOWEL INCONTINENCE. 6 DAYS AFTER I WAS DISCHARGED AFTER MY OP, I HAD TO BE RE-ADMITTED FOR FAINTING AND DEHYDRATION CAUSED BY DIARRHEA. 1 MONTH CONSULTATION, I WAS TOLD THAT IF IT HAS NOT IMPROVED MY SURGEON WOULD CONVERT IT TO R&Y BYPASS. I HAVE TO WING IT FOR NOW EXPERIMENTING WITH food UNTIL THEN. USING 4-6 DIAPERS A DAY. I AM SO EMBARRASSED THAT I NO LONGER LEAVE MY ROOM AS IT HAS A ON SUITE BATHROOM. IS EVERYONE THAT SUFERS WITH THIS TOO ASHAMED TO TALK ABOUT THIS, OR AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS THIS PROBLEM?
