Hello everyone! I am scheduled for surgery one week from today (11/28/11) and would really like to have a mentor. I am 40, mom of a 7 and 5 year old and happily married to hubby for 8 years now. We live in Virginia and I'm an RN. Starting wt. 314 (also highest weight ever) and current weight 278. I am non-insulin dependent diabetic, have hypertension and sleep apnea with a CPAP. Ready to get healthy!!!!

Kacey

Hi Kacey... I don't know I'm in a position to mentor being only 9 days post op myself. Though I have lived through the bariatric regime and restriction for 5 years as with a band. I am so excited for my future and I'm sure you too will be feeling that. Any help I can give, please just give me a shout and it's so nice to make new friends who share experiences. Best wishes Kacey and keep in touch, Fiona x

You can message me anytime with your questions. I will answer them to my best ability.

I am new on here and i am having my surgery on 1-16 and i would love a mentor but i am not even sure how to post i only know how to reply to someones post can you help thanks

heather

Hi Kacey... I don't know I'm in a position to mentor being only 9 days post op myself. Though I have lived through the bariatric regime and restriction for 5 years as with a band. I am so excited for my future and I'm sure you too will be feeling that. Any help I can give, please just give me a shout and it's so nice to make new friends who share experiences. Best wishes Kacey and keep in touch, Fiona x

Hi Fiona I just seen your post and wanted to share with you I am having my band off Dec 10 when I am sleeved, I am so excited to have the band off I have had mine on for 15 years and has been awful every since I have had it on, so does the sleeve feel normal to drink and eat again? Keep in touch Chrissy

Hi Chrissy... I am on day 2 of pureed and to be honest, I've not had a single problem... getting the band out has been the best decision I have made. I know a lot of people have some nausea when they first start eating again... I've had nothing. I am also able to swallow my anti acid tablets and vitamins ( which are the size of horse pills!!) without any difficulty at all. I am back in for my first day in work tomorrow (boo hoo) but so lucky to be feeling so good.. You have had your band a long time... don't know how you coped for all that time.. Take care CHrissy and best wishes.., Fiona

Hi Chrissy... I am on day 2 of pureed and to be honest, I've not had a single problem... getting the band out has been the best decision I have made. I know a lot of people have some nausea when they first start eating again... I've had nothing. I am also able to swallow my anti acid tablets and vitamins ( which are the size of horse pills!!) without any difficulty at all. I am back in for my first day in work tomorrow (boo hoo) but so lucky to be feeling so good.. You have had your band a long time... don't know how you coped for all that time.. Take care CHrissy and best wishes.., Fiona