Hi there!

I am scheduled for Revision from lap band to gastric bypass on Dec. 12th. I am sooo nervous! I'm self paying so I'm going to Mexico, alone, for the surgery. Can anyone give me some information on how you are doing after your revision, like the recovery period and how much you have lost.

I'm really nervous because I was a complete failure with the lap band and I don't want another failed surgery.

Where are you going? I'm scheduled for the 11th with Dr Illian.

I'm going to Tijuana at Angeles hospital with Dr. Corvalas. Is your Dr. in Tijuana?

Hi there!
I am scheduled for Revision from lap band to gastric bypass on Dec. 12th. I am sooo nervous! I'm self paying so I'm going to Mexico, alone, for the surgery. Can anyone give me some information on how you are doing after your revision, like the recovery period and how much you have lost.
I'm really nervous because I was a complete failure with the lap band and I don't want another failed surgery.

I have not had my surgery yet, but I can relate to how you are feeling. I had lapband surgery in 2009. I struggled to lose weight, but at least I was losing. I started having problems when the band was adjusted (fluid added or taken out). I finally had the band taken out in April, but I had gained all the weight back by that point. I am now scheduled for RNY surgery on Dec 21st. I have so many questions too about recovery and rate of weight loss. Hopefully it won't be too bad since I do not have to deal with healing from the port (it was awful when it was taken out). Please keep us updated on how you are doing after your surgery.

I’m scheduled for removal of lap band to RNY ON DEC 11th. I’m on day 4 of liquids. OMG I thought day : was supposed to be the hardest, but today was. I hope the next 10 days fly by. Good luck on your surgery!

Hi! I'm new here and scheduled for the gastric bypass on December 6.

Welcome...how are you doing?

Ok ? thanks for asking. These days are hard, but I’m sticking to it. 3 more pre-op days to go. Just trying to remember all the reasons I have for doing this when I’m starving!

39 minutes ago, bsoutherngirl said:

Ok ? thanks for asking. These days are hard, but I’m sticking to it. 3 more pre-op days to go. Just trying to remember all the reasons I have for doing this when I’m starving!

I'm so sorry it is so tough on you. I'm glad you are able to focus on why you are doing this, so the time will hopefully move faster.

Thank you for your kind words! Did you have any surgery?

Thank you for your kind words! Did you have any surgery?

Not yet...I have my surgery on 12/21. I'm living vicariously through everyone else until it is my turn. I am learning so much by being on this forum. So many questions I had are being answered. The support is amazing!

@tankheadmommy You are so right! I have my surgery on 12/18 and I am beyond nervous. The only thing keeping me somewhat sane is the support from all of yall. This support group is pretty awesome. So much love and support. I'm slowly beginning to calm down and get ready for the big dance. Best of luck to everyone!!!

[mention=140650]tankheadmommy[/mention] You are so right! I have my surgery on 12/18 and I am beyond nervous. The only thing keeping me somewhat sane is the support from all of yall. This support group is pretty awesome. So much love and support. I'm slowly beginning to calm down and get ready for the big dance. Best of luck to everyone!!!

Thank you! This forum is so different from FB. I'm so glad I am a part of it. I can't believe our dates are coming up so soon. I am trying to just take it one day at time so I do not over think the process. To be honest, my biggest concern is if and when to tell my extended family.

8 minutes ago, tankheadmommy said:

Thank you! This forum is so different from FB. I'm so glad I am a part of it. I can't believe our dates are coming up so soon. I am trying to just take it one day at time so I do not over think the process. To be honest, my biggest concern is if and when to tell my extended family.

I completely agree!!!! I haven't told mine and I"m super nervous about it. I have been a huge person my whole life. I have also been an athlete until my late 20's so I fear that they may try to use that over my head by saying, "how can a person that was an athlete all their life end up needing weight loss surgery". That's my biggest fear. They don't understand. No one in my family is even close to my size. I am a freak of nature that is no longer a great athlete. I need help and this program and surgery is gonna help me with that. I sure hope they understand. Time will tell.

I sure wish you all the best of luck with your surgery and start of your new life. Go Git'm!!!

I completely agree!!!! I haven't told mine and I"m super nervous about it. I have been a huge person my whole life. I have also been an athlete until my late 20's so I fear that they may try to use that over my head by saying, "how can a person that was an athlete all their life end up needing weight loss surgery". That's my biggest fear. They don't understand. No one in my family is even close to my size. I am a freak of nature that is no longer a great athlete. I need help and this program and surgery is gonna help me with that. I sure hope they understand. Time will tell.
I sure wish you all the best of luck with your surgery and start of your new life. Go Git'm!!!

Thank you and the same to you!

Wow you guys! The 18th and 21st of December? What a great Christmas present!!! I'd be terrified too! The time will come before you know it and you'll be on the losers bench. I of course will be your cheerleader in a very long skirt. Cuz ain't nobody wanna see that! Ha! *snort* But I will be secretly jealous and envious of you. Good times, huh?