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had revision on 7/31/2015

terrydumont46

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terrydumont46    1,954

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I had lapband on 5/29/2013. did great first year. lost 81 lbs. but last july the band slipped a tiny bit which caused constant reflux. the reflux killed my esophagus. the final year I was unfilled and every attempt to put some fill in caused my esophagus to spasm. my doctor decided on the revision and I was certainly up for it. post op I have done remarkably well. no complications at all. not even the gas. I am able to drink without problem and take in enough Protein. it's sorta scary that everything is good. I feel like the shoe is going to drop. I look forward to interacting with everyone. I was pretty active on the lapband forum.

does anyone know how to change my surgery type on my profile? I have tried everything. thanks

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hubbark1    14

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OMG are we the same person?? Lol. I was banded in 2010 again in 2013 and revised to bypass 7/31. I am having no issues either and am nervous. I have even eaten eggs already with no problems. I am hoping because I had sooooo many issues with the band reflux sticking always hungry could never eat without vomiting it up..... This just works better for me.

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terrydumont46    1,954

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perhaps that is why i'm so leery. not pbing with every mouthful is strange.

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Pinkgirl1234    761

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Wow...I need this band out...hopefully I won't be denied.

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HELLCATT81    88

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How much have you lost since the pre op diet and surgery?

perhaps that is why i'm so leery. not pbing with every mouthful is strange.

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terrydumont46    1,954

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I was back up to 273. at time of surgery down to 261 and now I am 218 as of todays weigh in. I weigh on Friday mornings/

How much have you lost since the pre op diet and surgery?

perhaps that is why i'm so leery. not pbing with every mouthful is strange.

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Pinkgirl1234    761

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Congratulations!

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ksilvers    3

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Very interesting. I had a VBG in Oct 2002 and have never been able to eat dense fruits, vegetables or meats without reflux issues. After all these years, I am in the process of being approved for removal of the VBG and revising to something else - Still to be determined. I also developed a hiatal hernia which will be repaired at the same time. We are hoping for surgery in either December or January depending on insurance.

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Pinkgirl1234    761

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Update...as you know I am trying hard to get my paperwork in for submission.In addition to the hiatal hernia,torturous esophagus,GERd,I have mild sleep apnea...the pulmonary dr is convinced I need a cpap...had me fitted...also an additional breath test.I told him he is holding me up!!!!.Went to see the surgeon at the request of the nutritionist.....turns out that bump is a flipped port...it has been protruding for a long time...port pain...everyone is moving fast now..Scheduled for December 28...yipee!!!Lets just see what insurance has to say....just had psych visit so we will see...

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annachasingabetterme    3

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I had the same issues with lapband now on Nov 18th of this year I had the mini gastric done and I'm doing so good on it it scares me too I can eat with no vomiting feeling full my stomach let's me know I haven't had any vomiting very little nausea iv lost 29 lbs in 6 weeks I was told you lose weight slower on revisions then if you might be having weight lose surgery for the first time

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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