Ok, who is excited? I know I am! I will tell you a little bit about me. I was banded in 2011, lost 80 pounds but developed complications and had to have it removed just 3 weeks ago. I am still overweight, never reached goal. I decided to revise to bypass which is a scary thing for me. My insurance company and my surgeon wants me to wait 3 months before revision to bypass mainly to heal from my recent band, scar tissue and port removal. I also have been on a physician supervised diet since April. My NUT and Psych appt are Oct 2nd. Once they have that, they can submit. I have a tentative date of November 13th or 16th. My surgeon is ok with either date. What is really weird, is that I was banded around that time back in 2011. I am looking forward to meeting others who will be going through this at the same time, and to support each other

I was just discussing this with my husband that I need to start getting these things.

Congratulations!!!! Excited to hear! Do you know how far out your surgeon is scheduling?

Getting my vitamin D level checked again tomorrow. I've been in pain after eating and went to urgent care yesterday because I barfed up my coffee. The doctor thinks it's my gallbladder, so I have to go in for yet another liver panel blood draw and an ultrasound. I asked if we could look at my vitamin D levels (they were 11 three weeks ago and have to be at 20 for me to have surgery) and the doctor ordered that blood test, too. If the numbers come back above 20 and my gallbladder is the reason for pain, I might be able to prioritize my RNY. Fingers crossed!

Getting my vitamin D level checked again tomorrow. I've been in pain after eating and went to urgent care yesterday because I barfed up my coffee. The doctor thinks it's my gallbladder, so I have to go in for yet another liver panel blood draw and an ultrasound. I asked if we could look at my vitamin D levels (they were 11 three weeks ago and have to be at 20 for me to have surgery) and the doctor ordered that blood test, too. If the numbers come back above 20 and my gallbladder is the reason for pain, I might be able to prioritize my RNY. Fingers crossed!

Oh no!!! Hope they can get it all done in one surgery!! Wow your D level was super critical low! I just got back my Vit D levels. I have been supplementing 4000 units per day for 6 months and my levels went from 19 to 43. Not very high over that long of a period, but it is back in normal range. How many units were you taking?

I don't really know how far he is scheduled out. When I asked the caseworker, she said I should get a date in November.

@littlebunnyfoofoo. Your surgeon says coffee this early is ok? I was told no caffeine but even if you are drinking decaf, coffee is a strong irritant to the stomach.

I was just discussing this with my husband that I need to start getting these things.

Congratulations!!!! Excited to hear! Do you know how far out your surgeon is scheduling?

I think it is 2 to 3 weeks out. I was originally given the date of October 12th two weeks ago but had to reschedule due to work

@littlebunnyfoofoo. Your surgeon says coffee this early is ok? I was told no caffeine but even if you are drinking decaf, coffee is a strong irritant to the stomach.

My surgeon says 6 months wait for coffee

Same here.Same story.The reflux is unbelievable.I was also going the way of the sleeve but after much thought and research I am going with what common sense should have told me the first time...Bypass,Why would I want to cut 85% of my tortured stomach?I am damaged from the band.I have to get through this sleep apnea test and a psych then I am ready to submit.I am hoping 1 surgery in December.

@@Pink girl, I suffer from reflux my surgeon said the sleeve would make it worse and recommended the bypass instead. My sister in law had the sleeve and now suffers from reflux. I would discuss it further with your doctor

@littlebunnyfoofoo. Your surgeon says coffee this early is ok? I was told no caffeine but even if you are drinking decaf, coffee is a strong irritant to the stomach.

I haven't had surgery yet.

Getting my vitamin D level checked again tomorrow. I've been in pain after eating and went to urgent care yesterday because I barfed up my coffee. The doctor thinks it's my gallbladder, so I have to go in for yet another liver panel blood draw and an ultrasound. I asked if we could look at my vitamin D levels (they were 11 three weeks ago and have to be at 20 for me to have surgery) and the doctor ordered that blood test, too. If the numbers come back above 20 and my gallbladder is the reason for pain, I might be able to prioritize my RNY. Fingers crossed!

Oh no!!! Hope they can get it all done in one surgery!! Wow your D level was super critical low! I just got back my Vit D levels. I have been supplementing 4000 units per day for 6 months and my levels went from 19 to 43. Not very high over that long of a period, but it is back in normal range. How many units were you taking?

I hope so, too!

I'm taking 4400IU per day plus 50,000IU once per week.

The gallbladder is nothing to play with...you have to get it removed if you are having problems.Mine was so bad it collapsed when he was removing it.The stones wear hard and bilious.The lapband is a contributor...I am sure.

The gallbladder is nothing to play with...you have to get it removed if you are having problems.Mine was so bad it collapsed when he was removing it.The stones wear hard and bilious.The lapband is a contributor...I am sure.

Had mine removed earlier this year!

Liver panel, creatinine, and bun came back normal. Still waiting on vitamin D and ultrasound results. Keep praying