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I just recently had a lapband to sleeve revision done, all in one surgery. The lapband was a huge waste of time and money for me. I had it in for 7 years and I'm so glad to be rid of it and actually on the way to a healthier me.

I had my surgery sept 06 2017 and in all even with pre op I only lost 25 pounds in like a month but still happy I haven't been this thin in a while. [emoji7][emoji173]️

I have iced coffee and coffee. I use stevia an half and half. I mean you know what the problem is. Decide if iced coffee is worth being obese for. I don't think it is. You want sugar or you just want a "treat", it is better to figure out WHY you want this, that is the only way you are going to get past it.

Waiting on Ins for approval. I couldn't wait for the day to come.. and I'm still waiting. I just want to know if I've gotten approved. A new me is around the corner I cant wait to meet her again!

I know where you are coming from with having to lose weight before your surgery. I thought the same thing you did. If I haven't been able to successfully lose weight myself for the past 25 years, what makes now any different? The difference is that you really aren't dieting this time. You are making a total lifestyle change that you will need to follow from now on. I lost about 12 pounds in 3 months with my doctor supervised diet and that was before I made any diet changes that I will follow from now on. I met my surgeon after my 3 month supervised diet and he gave me some tips and so did the NUT. I was told to cut out all soda and sweetened beverages. Also no carbonated drinks. Increase my water or non caloric beverage intake to at least 64 oz a day. Try to cut as much sugar intake as I could and lower my carb intake too. Doing all of that made a huge difference for me and I lost some weight as I changed over. Finally, I started walking everyday. I just walked around my neighborhood and worked my way up to 4 miles a day-2 miles in the morning and 2 in the evening. Walking made a huge difference and it is important to your healing process after surgery. I decreased my pain immensely by getting up and walking as much as possible after the surgery. And lastly, I tried out my liquid diet about 2 months prior to my surgery date. I did it for 2 weeks and lost 18 pounds prior to surgery. You can do this! This is a life changing experience and is so worth it. Good luck to you! [emoji3]

My stall is over Im excited and I think I will start out on the treadmill tonight and go get some things to do strength training tonight Im excited to be loosing again even if its just 2 lbs I have almost made it to 50lbs im excited to have this time to do great things for me today will be a good day

I just got mine scheduled for November 8th! Thanks! Kyla Jo

I just wanted to say Hi to everyone. I am currently waiting for my surgery date impatiently!

I am open for chatting too, had my surgery on 9/14/17. So I am on the mushy stage, still having some pain from my hernia repair and feeling low. I can really use some perspective and would just love to make a few new friends

I don't know what you mean by the runs coming out of the front... Many people get sick from milk after the surgery.. can't tolerate it.