First timer here on this... I just had my appointment with my doctor and I have decided on the gastric bypass since I want to lose 200lbs+. Today I had my first nutritionist appointment and now I have to do my 90 days for insurance approval! Patience is not my virtue! Haha I want it now!

My story: I had lap band done in 2010 and was doing great had lost about 70lbs (from 352 to 278) and then I started having complications. I started throwing up everything I ate or drank. I would have fluid removed from the band and then we would add more. It was a constant battle, so in 2014 I had it removed. And now... I've gained all my weight back plus some.

I was shocked to find out that they no longer do the band where I go. They are taking more bands out. [emoji52]

So I am super excited that I have decided to take this step in having the bypass done! I really want this to work out for me! I need all the support I can get! Friends and family are great but they don't know how it feels. They never will.

What have you all been doing to keep yourself busy while you wait?!

I have had to wait almost a year, due to having a stent put in last August. I was put on a blood thinner called Plavix for a year. My doc at that point asked me if I had ever considered weight loss surgery and I said I had thought about it, but figured it would be too costly for me. She told me that it wouldn't be as much as I had imagined due to my Insurance paying most of it. I got interested and said I would like to hear more. She put me in touch with the Bariatric Dept at Kaiser South San Francisco, and I went to a couple of meetings which I enjoyed. Cut a long story short, I started my 1,000 calorie diet last January. I have always been a very slow loser and had told my surgeon this. He wanted me to lose 25lbs by August, when I would be able to come off my Plavix tablet and be considered for my bypass.

So, a date was set two weeks ago for me to have my surgery on 9/22/17 and today I went to see the Dr for my pre-op appointment. I have lost 34lbs and he is delighted. I am so eager to start this next part of my journey. I am fully motivated, and raring to go.

The waiting for a year has not been easy, but believe me, it will come around faster than you might think. It's just a mindset thing, and once you realize you have to wait, (in your case 90 days), it's not going to be do hard.

The best advice I can give you is....during this year I have exercised more than I have my entire life. Gym 3 times a week, I bought a bicycle and can go with my husband on short bike rides now, and can now walk 2-3 miles pretty easily. Back in January, when I started this program, I couldn't walk 1/2 mile.

Good luck Erin...I hope my message helps you.

I have had to wait almost a year, due to having a stent put in last August. I was put on a blood thinner called Plavix for a year. My doc at that point asked me if I had ever considered weight loss surgery and I said I had thought about it, but figured it would be too costly for me. She told me that it wouldn't be as much as I had imagined due to my Insurance paying most of it. I got interested and said I would like to hear more. She put me in touch with the Bariatric Dept at Kaiser South San Francisco, and I went to a couple of meetings which I enjoyed. Cut a long story short, I started my 1,000 calorie diet last January. I have always been a very slow loser and had told my surgeon this. He wanted me to lose 25lbs by August, when I would be able to come off my Plavix tablet and be considered for my bypass.
So, a date was set two weeks ago for me to have my surgery on 9/22/17 and today I went to see the Dr for my pre-op appointment. I have lost 34lbs and he is delighted. I am so eager to start this next part of my journey. I am fully motivated, and raring to go.
The waiting for a year has not been easy, but believe me, it will come around faster than you might think. It's just a mindset thing, and once you realize you have to wait, (in your case 90 days), it's not going to be do hard.
The best advice I can give you is....during this year I have exercised more than I have my entire life. Gym 3 times a week, I bought a bicycle and can go with my husband on short bike rides now, and can now walk 2-3 miles pretty easily. Back in January, when I started this program, I couldn't walk 1/2 mile.
Good luck Erin...I hope my message helps you.

Thank you! I'm so excited for you! You have two weeks to go! I definitely plan on working out more! I even bought a Gastric Bypass recipe book to help and portion control containers! Eek I'm excited! Best of luck to you!

I had a lap band to RNY revision on 9-28.

my story is similar to yours with the lap band. The RNY is very different. It's not the same feeling. I would do it all over again. My wait was 4 month from start to revision. I was 252 on surgery date and I'm 242 today. Best of luck.

Hi Erin!
I had a lap band in 2011, lost 70ish pound, clinic went bankrupt in 2013, got pregnant 2014, then came the complications!! Constant vomiting and discomfort, gained all the weight back as could only eat sliders, and no clinic to turn too [emoji30]
Had baby Dec 2014, in june 2015 found out band slipped up esophagus. Referral to provincial Bariatric services Dec 2015.
Gained another 20. Had to go through months of waiting to have
OHIP (I'm in Ontario) convert lap band to RYN - surgery was Oct 2016 I was 292.
With lap band I got to about 204 and it was a struggle even with daily exercise.
Today I was 186 [emoji2] My goal weight is 180-185, so basically there and so comfortable and easy to maintain and lose.
3 weeks ago I had plastics and I'm still in shock at the changes. They took off 15lbs! Day of surgery I was 197.
Here are some pictures:

Aug 2015

July 2017

Before and after plastics - Aug 2017

Sept 2016/now

Now

Good luck on your journey!

Oh and I should say, I've had zero complications with my RYN! It's way better than the band ever was. It has a more natural 'full' feeling. It's literally the best thing I did for myself!!

Ask me anything, I'm an open book

Erinn [emoji2]
P.s. Great name BTW!

Oh and I should say, I've had zero complications with my RYN! It's way better than the band ever was. It has a more natural 'full' feeling. It's literally the best thing I did for myself!!

Ask me anything, I'm an open book

Erinn [emoji2]
P.s. Great name BTW!

Dr

HW 274 SW 263 GW 125 GASTRIC SLEEVE 7/21/17. Height 5'1" instagram: K_aane_VSG

You look great!

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Hi Erin!
I had a lap band in 2011, lost 70ish pound, clinic went bankrupt in 2013, got pregnant 2014, then came the complications!! Constant vomiting and discomfort, gained all the weight back as could only eat sliders, and no clinic to turn too [emoji30]
Had baby Dec 2014, in june 2015 found out band slipped up esophagus. Referral to provincial Bariatric services Dec 2015.
Gained another 20. Had to go through months of waiting to have
OHIP (I'm in Ontario) convert lap band to RYN - surgery was Oct 2016 I was 292.
With lap band I got to about 204 and it was a struggle even with daily exercise.
Today I was 186 [emoji2] My goal weight is 180-185, so basically there and so comfortable and easy to maintain and lose.
3 weeks ago I had plastics and I'm still in shock at the changes. They took off 15lbs! Day of surgery I was 197.
Here are some pictures:

Aug 2015

July 2017

Before and after plastics - Aug 2017

Sept 2016/now

Now

Good luck on your journey!

Thank you! You look amazing!!!! Congratulations [emoji2]
Definitely an inspiration [emoji173]️

Oh and I should say, I've had zero complications with my RYN! It's way better than the band ever was. It has a more natural 'full' feeling. It's literally the best thing I did for myself!!

Ask me anything, I'm an open book

Erinn [emoji2]
P.s. Great name BTW!

Thank you! I'm so looking forward to it!

Oh and I should say, I've had zero complications with my RYN! It's way better than the band ever was. It has a more natural 'full' feeling. It's literally the best thing I did for myself!!

Ask me anything, I'm an open book

Erinn [emoji2]
P.s. Great name BTW!

Congratulations you look amazing. Would you mind my asking approximately how much was it to have the plastic surgery. I am in British Columbia so imagine it would be fairly comprable

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This is my first time on here. My gastric sleeve surgery is scheduled for Monday, September 18th, I'm super excited, I've always been under weight, but after a second back surgery in 2010 I've packed on the pounds. I can't exercise like I used to do to chronic pain, of course with the extra weight I suffer from depression and anxiety, my self esteem is zero. I'm excited to begin this new journey and will need all of the support I can get! Like Erin09 said no one knows how it feels unless you've been through it. I'll be checking back in after surgery. Goodluck everyone.

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Best of luck. My surgeon told me that the lap band became really popular and many folks without proper training and procedures under their belts were doing the surgeries. Research shows it is less successful but I think a lot of things factor into that.

Hi! I have three kids and work two jobs so that keeps me more than busy [emoji23] I wish you nothing but the best! Stay focused on the goal that you set forth. You can do it!

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First timer here on this... I just had my appointment with my doctor and I have decided on the gastric bypass since I want to lose 200lbs+. Today I had my first nutritionist appointment and now I have to do my 90 days for insurance approval! Patience is not my virtue! Haha I want it now!
My story: I had lap band done in 2010 and was doing great had lost about 70lbs (from 352 to 278) and then I started having complications. I started throwing up everything I ate or drank. I would have fluid removed from the band and then we would add more. It was a constant battle, so in 2014 I had it removed. And now... I've gained all my weight back plus some.
I was shocked to find out that they no longer do the band where I go. They are taking more bands out. [emoji52]
So I am super excited that I have decided to take this step in having the bypass done! I really want this to work out for me! I need all the support I can get! Friends and family are great but they don't know how it feels. They never will.
What have you all been doing to keep yourself busy while you wait?!

Hi. Im Stephanie and I'm also in the processing phase and have 3 more dietician visits then I'll be scheduled for surgery in December. You really need to prepare both your mind and body for the changes to come. For me I've finally gotten into the habit of not drinking while I eat, and during at least 25 to 30 times before swallowing. From what I've heard and read from other sleeves that's very important and it'll help cut down on gas pains. Trust me your 90 days will go by so past. I also suggest get on Instagram and chat with some people on there. I've received a lot of support. Recipe and food suggestions. Good luck and let's stay in touch!!

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Don't take this wrong way considered having to bypass but I chose to have the sleeve sleeve has less complications and has greater results since my surgery 6 months ago I've already lost 150 lb and still losing originally was 390 lb I'm down to 240 but as I tell everyone it was well worth it can't eat much but like I said well worth it

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