Restarting my journey

[Rylopez 10]

Hello everyone, I'm not new to the lap band process. My initial surgery was in 2007, (250 lbs). First three years I did well. 2010 There was a slippage of the band. Revision performed and band replaced. Unfortunately this band not working as well as the first one. Embraced to see my doctor cause I gained 40 lbs back. She ran a few test to make sure everything was good. We find my esaphagus was dilated. Which meant emptying my band to allow this to heal. Finally in Jan 2017 I was good to start adjusting the band. I get adjusted by our NP for a few days I felt restricted and then nothing. After a few months I see the surgeon who decided to do X-ray under fluoroscopy.. I have a leak.. surgery is scheduled for Friday 7/28/17, which means I'm restarting my journey. Including my liquid diet tomorrow..😃

[Rylopez 10]

Good morning everyone, surgery went well. My surgeon only had to replace the port. She filled me with 1cc of Fluid. Yesterday I maintained clear liquid diet. Today I can try soft food.

[Joann454 1,329]

Good morning everyone, surgery went well. My surgeon only had to replace the port. She filled me with 1cc of Fluid. Yesterday I maintained clear liquid diet. Today I can try soft food.

Congrats! You look amazing and alert! Now on to healing!

[Rylopez 10]

Thank you 😊.

[Brittany1225 6]

Good Luck!

[Rylopez 10]

Thank you, Brittany1225.

[Rylopez 10]

Good afternoon everyone, feeling pretty good. For me to get started in the morning must have a ☕️ with fat free half/half and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Breakfast I drank NUTRISYSTEM NUTRÍ CRUNCH shake, taste pretty good, I like it cold. lunch 1/2 cup of mixed green vegetables with teaspoon of nuts,cheese,onion and chicken. 2 tablespoons of light balsamic vinegar with olive oil. Took a while to finish. Feel full but not ill. In about 20 minutes will start drinking my mint induced Water, which hopefully will carry me till supper... in this new journey I'm putting a lot of what I learned in WW to keep myself on healthy track.

[Brittany1225 6]

Rylopez:

I am happy and excited for you as you begin your new journey. As for me, my journey begins tomorrow. I am fairly new to the site (only 2 days) and am pretty nervous. Tomorrow, I have my consultation with the doctor to determine if I qualify for the surgery. Let's hope my insurance will approve me. I will continue to follow you and provide you with all my positive energy, prayers and Buen pensamientos. With all that said. Eat healthy, rest and recuperate.

Regards,

A new friend

[Rylopez 10]

Hi Brittany1225, Regardless of the outcome stay positive. Besides being a Bariatric patient, I was lucky enough to have worked in their office for a while and was able to learn and understand a lot. Stay positive, let me know the outcome and I will help you through it as best as possible.

Tranquila!! 👍

[Brittany1225 6]

Good Morning Rylopez:

Hope all is well with your recovery and your journey. I had my initial consultation for the weight loss surgery and I am a candidate for the surgery. I initially went in wanting the lap band surgery but my Doctor recommended that I have a sleeve done. I wasn't too quick to rush and say yes, but I informed the doctor that I needed time to think, research and then ultimately decided. I have a minimum of 7 months to decide since I have to take a six months nutritional weight loss plan as required under my insurance plan. I am very optimistic that this time around I'll be approved. Hopefully, I can have the surgery in time for my 49th Birthday, it will be my birthday gift to myself. I am currently 5'5 and weighing in at 227lbs and have a weight goal of 140lbs. In the meantime, I will focus on what needs to be done( major life changes) are coming my way which I will accomplish, overcome and conquer as I patiently wait while I complete all that is required of me for the surgery. With all that being said "Me voy en ese camino, con Dios para adelante".

Brittany1225

[hmills653 365]

I hope everything goes well for you.

[Brittany1225 6]

Thank you! At this point I need all the encouragement I can get.

[Rylopez 10]

Hi Brittany1225,

Great news. I give you my prospective on both. Back in 2006 when I did my research on WLS it was Gastric Bypass or LapBand that was buzzing, there wasn't a whole lot of resources or material for GS. In my case I did not qualify for GB, Banding was the best choice. It worked, but I've had my share of issues with the Lapband, if given the choice now I definitely choose Gastric Sleeve. Unfortunately with my current BMI 33.5 for insurance purposes I do not qualify for the GS, that's why my surgeon had to replace the port portion of the band. Six months not unusual, and it goes by very quick, taking advantage of the nutritional weight loss plan is a great tool you will use everyday, I joined WW last year and really enjoy my weekly support group gatherings. I enjoy cooking, but now I cook much healthier, my family eats what I cook, and on board with most of the meal, what they don't like (cereal is in the panty). Life changes will come and go, how you handle your food intake will be a huge difference. Do not wait until 4 weeks before surgery to make changes, Start now. Make the path a smooth as possible. Once you start making better food choices now, (despacito) by the time surgery gets here you won't think twice. And transition will be easier. Take advantage of the great weather and start walking outside. I love to dance, (Weeepppaaa) Zumba I make it my party...is great for me, at times I get there 30 minutes prior to the class and stretch a bit, and get on the treadmill slow-just to get the blood circulating. Now I spend about 2 hours at the gym 4-5 times a week. If your family and friends know about your WLS it will be easier for them to understand watching you make better choices now , then suddenly watching you run to the nearest restroom because some you ate made you ill, wonder what's wrong with you cause suddenly your whole face/body is changing. (once the weight begin to come down your entire body will change.) I was very open about my WLS from the beginning, many were against but respected my decision, and backed off. Growing up in a Puerto Rican/Spaniard household was not easy, (eat until your plate is empty) and every time you turned your head someone was adding more food to your plate. Gave you a lot of information, hope its helpful.

Aqui estoy para ajudarla,

RyLopez

[Brittany1225 6]

Gracias, for the kind words.

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[Rylopez 10]

Your are welcome Brittany1226, do not hesitate to reach out. Were just a click away.