I finally have a date...jumped through all the hoops...pulmonary doctor is holding me up because I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea and he wants me to have a cpap machine.In the meantime my port just flipped surgeon has scheduled me for December 28.2 week fast required pre op...anybody out there like me?

What is your favorite Protein shake.Preparing for my pre op fast...

nectar by Syntrax.

Best Flavors = Roadside Lemonaide and Fuzzy Navel (tastes like TANG)

Both are great Breakfast substitutions.

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Hi I'm new here. I had my band in 2010. It slipped in 2011 so had it repositioned. Then 2012 the port flipped. I am still the same weight as I was before the band. I am scheduled for surgery on December 11th. So nervous as worried this won't work either. Anyone else felt like this?

Hey everyone. Band to bypass this week (Nov 26th). I just want this band out now! 2 surgeries and it is still not working - leaking, slipped and causing all sorts of problems to my insides. Onwards and upwards come Thurs though. I have heard and been warned that pain at the port area is the worse as they have to kind of dig it out - yuck!!! xx

Oh man...mine has flipped..,awaiting insurance to approve...tentative date Dec 28

I too am having revision end of December. Super excited but scared. I swore I would never have gastric bypass and now here I am

For some reason I am super excited.I am ready to take this step....

Lap band 2010, problems from beginning. Finally had it removed and revised to rny on 10/26. Was a very difficult surgery and so far has been a tough recovery for me. I've kept a daily journal to remind me of this journey. I'm hoping someday I can look back without pain and be happy that I've healed and been successful. Even more so, I hope I can get over the anger I have for the Dr. that did the lap band then left me swinging in the breeze with no help. But anyway, each day gets better and some heal faster than others, so good luck and keep a journal and keep us all posted!

Revised this past Monday from lap band (2007). Doing well, more pain from them digging g at the port due to scaring, but overall okay. Hopefully the time will pass fast for your surgery date.

Band placed in 2005...did fair for a while-- lost 110 then it seemed to stop working and I gained 60 back. Then over 2011 onward the fire backwash and reflux made my life miserable. FINALLY got the band out last spring and then gastric bypass on 11/9/15. Now I have NO REFLUX!!!! Recovery was a bit slow--way way exhausted!!

So far down #21 and feeling good!

Katiet0526 and Retzylpa,

Congratulations....it's a new journey.We can do this...what changes do you feel?

What protein drinks are you drinking pre op/post op?

I'm using Nectar vanilla torte, premier chocolate, nectar unflavored and nectar strawberry-kiwi.

Blendering ham and turkey, tuna with some mayo--going HIGH protein and LOW carbs!! Without the acid I can even eat a bit of blenderized salsa and not regret it!!

Band placed in 2005...did fair for a while-- lost 110 then it seemed to stop working and I gained 60 back. Then over 2011 onward the fire backwash and reflux made my life miserable. FINALLY got the band out last spring and then gastric bypass on 11/9/15. Now I have NO REFLUX!!!! Recovery was a bit slow--way way exhausted!!

So far down #21 and feeling good!

Congratulations.Just saw 24 pk of premier Protein at costco.