Hello beautiful people!

I have been lurking for awhile. I love the flow of information and comraderie on this site!

My sleeve surgery is this coming Tuesday, July 10. Like a few others on this site I am having a revision from a lap band. Problems with the band- yes. Problems with working the band- yes.

But I am now putting that behind me and moving on. At 452 lbs I need some rapid weight loss just to function better in daily life. I am hoping for far fewer complications with this surgery, and more lasting weight loss. I wish you all the best and I look forward to hearing from those of you who like to leave a comment. Prayers and healing thoughts and energy are appreciated as I take this gigantic step forward.

Many blessings,

Michelle

Hello and congratulations on your upcoming revision! I had my revision on 6/25 and so far so good! I have lost 7 pounds since surgery and that feels amazing! After my band surgery I lost 34 pounds in 7 months before my band failed. Also in my liquid phase post op I did not loose anything at all after band surgery ( still stumped) lol I wish you all the best and I know in my heart that this WILL work for me and I am sure it will work for you, so girl start making plans for the rest of your life

Thank you, I appreciate the words of encouragement. I am thrilled that you are feeling so well! I wish you all the best. Blessings

Praying for you.... Please keep us posted

Michelle- So excited for you! I do not think you will be disappointed with this surgery! My prayers go with you and all those who love you and walk beside you on this journey! I look forward to hearing from you after Tuesday to let us all know how things went. God bless!

Thank you shellbell and Jennycat:) I appreciate your support!

BarNone- Tomorrow's your day! Are you so excited you can hardly stand it? Praying for you and your loved ones that will be going through this with you tomorrow! I am sure that all will go well! Hope to hear from you in a few days that you are doing well! God speed!

Hi shellbell,

Actually they moved my surgery to Wednesday, so a little longer yet. I will leave to drive down to great falls tommorow in late afternoon. Then I have to be at the hospital at 6.15 in the morning. I am nervous and scared, but also excited. In the end, I will have a tool, but the question is will I use my tool or let my old life consume me. I am praying for relief and divine intervention from this lifestyle. I hope to loss some weight quick, so that I can get active. Thank you for your prayers, they made me cry tonight. My uncle died yesterday, and I am caring for my two terminally ill parents. A lot is going on, but I feel I will not out live them for long if I do not act now. So, surgery for me this week, and life to be lived awhile longer hopefully.

Many blessings,

Michelle

Hi shellbell,

Actually they moved my surgery to Wednesday, so a little longer yet. I will leave to drive down to great falls tommorow in late afternoon. Then I have to be at the hospital at 6.15 in the morning. I am nervous and scared, but also excited. In the end, I will have a tool, but the question is will I use my tool or let my old life consume me. I am praying for relief and divine intervention from this lifestyle. I hope to loss some weight quick, so that I can get active. Thank you for your prayers, they made me cry tonight. My uncle died yesterday, and I am caring for my two terminally ill parents. A lot is going on, but I feel I will not out live them for long if I do not act now. So, surgery for me this week, and life to be lived awhile longer hopefully.

Many blessings,

Michelle

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in my prayers as well in your time of need. Hang in there.

Wow Michelle, That's a lot going on right now. Even more prayers headed your way as you and your family deal with this sorrow. Perhaps it was better to have the surgery changed to Wed. I will continue to think of you and pray that all things go well for you. So sorry to hear of your loss.

Hey you will be fine...think positive thoughts. New you. This is what you thought about every day, dreamt about every night it's finally happening.

Afternoon all

Well, surgery was Wednesday and I got discharged on Friday evening. Overall I feel better than any other pre ions abdominal surgery that I have. I do have this persistent pain in my chest, which they think is from the gas the doctor pumps in, but I wonder if maybe it is from the drain tube.

Gonna go rest now. Have a great day all:)