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Yay! I made it over to the post-op site!
Cangel76 replied to soon2bethin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Welcome to the "other" side. I was banded November 2, and it hasn't really sunk in yet because I haven't had a fill. HUGS -
Hi everyone I was finally able to figure out how to post on here. Well I will be having a lap band to gastric bypass revision on 12-12-12. Im really excited but nervous because this time I will be having a drainage bulb/tube left in and a catheter left in after surgery.. im not nervous about the actual procedure im very luck to have Dr. Higa from Fresno doing the revision and hes the best there is at what he does. Cant wait for my new life to start.
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Hi All, My name is Carol and I live in Melbourne Australia and will be having Lab Band surgery late in November. I am 5ft 9" and nearly 120 kilos I have always been a big person and all tried diets have failed and end up putting more back on that I lost in the first place. I will be having my lapband surgery at Knox Private Hospital and would like to know how others have gone after surgery. I am extremely nervous about after the anasetic as I usually have violent vomitting. At the moment I eat very fast and do not chew my food thoroughly, I have been told that I will learn quickly as I will not like the consquences if I don't. Does anyone have any hints before hand. Getting excited to hopefully be a new person. Looking forward to hearing from you:heh:
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Why Did You Choose Gastric Bypass Vs Gastric Sleeve?
fattypattynomore posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm in process of getting approval and trying to decide which one. Would love to hear feedback on why you chose bypass. Thanks. -
Hi, My Doctor on my first visit told me he recomended the bypass for me because of all the weight I have to lose but I was to have the final choice, on my follow up visit I told him I decided on the band and he said OK and never mentioned the bypass again. He does both and I think he does more bands than bypases but I felt really that he was not pushing one way or another, this was one of the factors that made me decide on him. I think you need to trust your doctor, after all he will have his hands (well, not really now with the laparoscopies) inside you so if you don't like your Docs aproach maybe you should see another one.
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Would you get lap band?
Cocoabean replied to annanyc's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The only question going through my mind is, with all the exercise you do, what is your caloric intake? I am asking this rhetorically. You seem very in tune with your diet. So, if you are looking for help with portion control, this will help. Unless you are bound and determined to "eat around the band." Please don't think of it as easily removeable when you are done. That is not what it was designed to do. Upon removal there is usally scar tissue involved, and the stomach will not return to its original state. This IS a major surgery. It is touted as mimimally invasive, but it has the same number of cuts to your body as gastric bypass, plus one for the port. They don't cut your stomach or reroute your intestines, but poking five holes, pumping air inside you, moving your liver out of the way, and leaving an access port under your skin is pretty darned invasive. Living a banded life is not always easy. food gets stuck. Small portions can cause questions if you choose to keep your band a private matter. My surgeon told me no anti-inflammatories long-term. I am now having big problems with arthritis in my neck causing nerve damage in my arm and hand. I can't take the drugs to bring down the inflammation. I can take pain killers, they help, they don't fix it. I don't say these things to change your mind. I'd have given it serious consideration at a BMI of 30, most likely. Because at 30, I was on my way to 36, and at 36, I was on my way to 40. Only you know your habits and where you are heading in the future. I just want to give a perspective of someone who has been banded for a while. I wish you all the best in your personal journey! -
Which Question or Suggestion Are You Sick of Hearing?
needtorecover replied to Alex Brecher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm fairly open about my surgery and will tell anyone who asks. What I hate most is every time I tell someone, they come back with a horror story. "My niece got the lap band and didn't lose any weight." "I know someone who had gastric bypass and they gained all their weight back." "My coworker popped his lap band after overeating too much." My response is always "I'm sorry to hear that. It's working great for me." That's usually the end of it. What I do know is oftentimes the folks who fail typically are the ones who don't listen to their surgeons, do not receive follow up care, or think it's some kind of miracle cure where they don't have to make any effort or change their habits. Knowing this helps me shrug off everyone else's stories! -
I started November 2 2014 this journey alot of appointments Ill say but I just received the best call ever my surgery day is 6 Jan 2015 Im nervous about it any advice would be greatly appreciated
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My surgeon backed out last minute doing all and any gastric surgeries and now I'm in the market for a new one... Thank goodness I found one that accepted my insurance and I had all the pre-requisite testing done before hand... But now my biggest decision is to have either the bypass or the sleeve... My biggest fear is that the decision that I do think I do not want to fail my weight-loss goals now and in the future... Can anyone out there give me some of their experiences with both the bypass or sleeve???
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Such a hard decision to make on my own
jbflorida replied to showmepat's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You have all the motivation you need! Your beautiful 11 year old daughter. Congrats for taking the time to do research. At my doc's seminar, he raised his hand about 3 feet from the floor and said, "here is your risk of lapband surgery." Then he raised it about 5 feet from the floor and said, "here is your risk of gastric bypass." Then he raised his hand up as far as he could over his head and said, "here is your risk if you do nothing." That was an ephipany for me. Will you cheat? Only you know you. I did not cheat. I was done with being the fat girl. The fat had cost me too much...and I'm not talking money. The fat shadowed every aspect of my life. EVERY one! My mantra was, "who am I kidding?" I could have a heart attack or stroke or get diabetes. Should I wait for that to happen and then do something--if I survive? What do you think your beloved husband would tell you? I won't tell you it is easy, I will tell you that I have NOT struggled. The surgery was more discomfort than pain (the only pain was I was a self pay). I am always prepared (grocery shopping wise) to make good choices in eating and I do exercise (which I have come to love...???who thought THAT would ever happen). I have followed the band rules, but I have experienced sliming and PB--I had to learn my limits. And yes, you do have to be aware and conscious about this new lifestyle...it is not a diet. But I was DONE with the way it was. The lapband was not suffering---I was already suffering with the weight. Going through the surgery, the hunger at times, the choice to say no to some foods---that is the REWARD. And so is how I now feel. I have gone from 217 to 160 in 4 months. No BP or Cholesterol meds. No chafing. No heavy breathing. I even run with my dog. I get lots of "You look good," to which I answer, "I FEEL good." I am proud of myself and plan to live a long life. You? Won't it be fun to one day get down on the floor and play with your grandchildren? Wishing you well, Judy -
Changing My Attitude
MrsGloMartin replied to MrsGloMartin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes Lisavz, that's the spirit!!! I tend to find myself comparing myself to my neighbor who had her surgery in November and was hospitalized twice for dehydration and her incision rupturing before she finally got it all under control and began to lose weight. She's lost 75 lbs but she does not work out because she says she's too busy. She went through way more than I did to get to where she is now. I just want to be positive and share my story here with everyone. Hopefully I will inspire someone or encourage someone to give it their all and make this awesome change in their life. God bless you and all the best as you begin your WLS journey !!! -
One Month Post Op But Very Minimal Weight Loss
BarbaraG replied to lilac025's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are doing FANTASTIC! I think there is a general misconception that the weight will "simply melt off in enormous quantities" like in gastric bypass. It doesn't. Period. We are considered a success when we loose 1-2 lbs a week. You selected banding, which is MUCH healthier in the long run. And statistics have shown that while GB's will loose faster in the beginning, by year 3, bandsters have caught up AND are more successful at keeping the weight off long term. Plus we get the added advantages of: 1) No digestive issues - we do not loose any of our stomach! 2) We can have 'tune-ups' or a fill. GB have no such recourse. 3) Band is adjustable - no "one size fits all". It can be unfilled if necessary and re-filled as needed. 4) We learn to eat correctly long term as we journey to the Green Zone and IF WE CHOOSE to comply with our required eating plans, have a greater chance of long term success than GB's My Gastroenterologist told me he wanted to tell people who wanted GB to consider the number of new cases he got each year of people who had had GB and now were in serious or life threatening gastric situations (like cancer) and who seriously complicated his ability to help them. He was totally anti bypass, but very supportive of LapBand. All this to say, give yourself a break - you're doing fabulous! -
One Month Post Op But Very Minimal Weight Loss
Aummie58 replied to lilac025's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was just banded last week and have lost since then. I came into the banding process since I do know how to lose weight. I lost 102 pounds in 2 years but could not keep it all off. I have found through TOPS ( Take Off Pounds Sensibly) how to gradually lose and maintain weight in the long run. I was banded because even with working out 5-7 hours a week and eating reasonably I put back on 35 pounds and could not get my control back. I can tell you that losing 1-2 pounds a week is much easier on your system and it does not cause skin sagging or massive hair loss. I have a friend who had GB in November and has lost over 80 pounds but her her hair is falling out and she looks 10 years older. So be patient... it is worth waiting for!! -
I have struggled for many years with the Gastric Bypass Surgery. Should I get it? Should I not get it? Should I just try another diet and fail? Being over weight has been a constant companion my entire life. As I grew up I would weigh myself thinking ok I weigh 160 lbs., I won't ever reach 165, if I reach 165, then I will work out more and watch what I eat. Next thing I knew I was 170, so I would play the compromise game once again. OK 180, I promise myself I will never reach 180, I just won't allow it... Well after several deals that I could not even keep with myself I am now 260 pounds. I am miserable, my back and knees hurt constantly! My entire family is obese and I just figured that was the cards that I had drawn in life and so that is what I will have to deal with. I have done a lot of research regarding the many types of surgery out there and have decded for myself that the Gastric Sleeve is the best match for me. I am excited to get things started and will be going to a Seminar tonight. My first appointment is on January 29th where I will meet with my doctor. I know that this is not a fast process and have read several other posts stating just that, so I am not in a real big hurry to get the surgery, but I am in a hurry to feel better physically and emotionally about myself. I don't blame anyone for the size I am or the reason how I got this way.
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Terrified of not losing weight
HiMow replied to Cherrob's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
that is so true about complications, my mom had gastric bypass twice! I think that any and every diet works! It just depends on what works for you. -
Terrified of not losing weight
tdtucker replied to Cherrob's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was in the same boat as you. So many tried to push me to get Bypass, but I decided what was best for me and got the Lap Band. I think the most important thing to remember is that it is YOUR decision and that the Lap Band isn't a fix all. It's a tool to help us achieve what all of us have struggled so long with, to lose weight. My Nut put it best I think. She said that I had to make the choice of using this tool to my advantage, or letting the tool use me. I can tell you from the other side, I am 1 week post-op, that I am so happy with my decision and would make the same one again and again. Good Luck! -
LapBand being Removed, Deciding Sleeve or Bypass
JLondon11 posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi all, I am having my lapband removed after 11 years for acid re-flux issues while sleeping, my GI and my Bariatric Doc both recommend Gastric Bypass because of the sleeve issues with reflux but I am so afraid of dumping and the side effects. My mom had bypass over 10 years ago and still has to go to the bathroom for LONG periods of time after almost every meal. After being on lapband and experiencing the purge, I don't ever want to deal with ANOTHER embarrassing side effect, and my reflux issues now are exacerbated by my lapband so once that is out, I am hoping the reflux will not get worse. I am at 195lbs and still want to lose 30 lbs or so. How bad is dumping for regular people? How bad is the reflux for those on the sleeve, I really need to decide, all thoughts are appreciated. -
the surgery itself is not bad, the only time i got sick was waking up the next morning (from anesthesia), but NO pain. good doctor... Dr. Ortiz I dropped 30 pounds within a month and haven't lost a pound since. I haven't felt restriction lately - and i'm starting to wonder if i busted a stitch or something... It has only been like 2 months for me so i guess if i keep losing ill be glad i did it, but if i don't lose anything else it will be the biggest $$$ mistake of my life!!! Highest weight 252 (November 2010) Surgery weight 234 (April 20 2011) Plication w. Dr. Ortiz Current weight 204 (June 17, 2011) nice to meet you guys! kim
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how long did you wait to exercise after surgery?
madenkorea replied to erin0929's topic in Fitness & Exercise
you so crazy I use to tell people I didn't want to do zumba because I'm afraid I might shake the mirrors off the wall. trust me is fun to do because I was doing it before the gastric bypass and no matter what size you are everybody in that class sweats -
From the album: Before and After pics.
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I am 7 pounds away from my goal
James Marusek replied to chuckjones's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Congratulations on your weight loss thus far. I am 3 years post-op RNY gastric bypass surgery. This is my approach to the Maintenance phase. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery2.pdf -
so far so good my surgery went well the only thing as last night around 1am I had so much pain my stomach actually moved. I didn't just have the gastric bypass only I also have reflux surgery which he still had how to remove a piece of my stomach out and I also had a hernia patch. [ATTACH]2675[/ATTACH]
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Hi, I am happy to stumble on this group. I am getting ready for my January 12 bypass surgery RNY. I am doing all the research on Vitamin and which kind is best. Did/do you all find this overwhelming? I spend most of the year in a 3rd world country working and would need to bring these things with me after surgery. The mail system is not reliable but I can also have friends bring with them when they visit is possible. The first two weeks clear Protein, which is good? And a good sight to get vitamin? Also if you hade this type surgery what did you wish you knew before you did it? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Hi everyone, Just wondering if any of you are 2 or more years post op? I've only heard from people who've recently had the surgery. My gastric bypass is probably going to be early next month. I have just started to get nervous and am really wondering how my life will be years down the road. My mom is having hers on January 8th and I know she has the same nerves about it. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
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2 1/2 wks post-op and have no restriction...ACK
SavanasMama replied to Nonoma's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Exactly I was banded on the 9th of November and I have very little restriction. I dont get my first fill till the 22nd of December so its up to us to have the will power and also I know I need to let the judging of other people get to me I know where I work I am more aware of how easily people judge on my decisions on not eating but in the same sense I am more aware of their eating habits and it helps me have the will power to say I will do this for me and I dont care what anybody thinks I hope that makes sense. :thumbup:) Hang in there we can do it!!!!
