Formerly Fluffy

Good luck to both of you! I think it's so exciting that the 2 of you are doing this together!!!

I still have the band and I don't drink with meals or 30 mins. after I eat. It was annoying at first, but you get used to it. :-)

Congrats! Can't wait to see the 8 month update!

Well if u figure out how to make it fun let me know! I've never been a gym person. I'm more the energy efficient type (A.K.A. lazy, lol). I did go when I had a trial membership a few months ago, and it was nice to go at a lower weight and be able to "blend in"!

I have heard that you can get a prescription from your Dr. for the protein and TSA will let you have it then. Don't know how true that is. Also probably one of those YMMV things as well.

Hugs! Sorry to hear about the leak and fistula. Do u mind if I ask who the surgeon was, and also were you a revision???

Sorry about all your problems! I am researching VSG in Mexico. Who was your surgeon???

So sorry to hear that! Hugs!!!

It could be just a slip and not erosion. Either way.............the sooner it comes out the better in my opinion! Good luck on your revision!

Hugs! No time is a good time, but I'm so sorry that happened when it did. As much as I hate to say it, it would be best to delay the VSG temporarily. You don't need the added stress right now. Good luck!

Becca I'm with you on the Lap-Band part! I still have mine in and paid cash for the POS. I am hoping to revise to VSG!

Well what's your health worth? You know most people won't hesitate to go out and spend $15,000-$25,000 on a car...........but when it's that amount for WLS they hesitate. Yes, it's a lot of money. However you're going to save a lot more than you would have spent over the years on obesity related illnesses somewhere down the line, not to mention having a better quality of life. Do this for YOU! You're worth it! :-)

I still have the band, but am hoping to revise to VSG. The band does not work for most ppl long term. All the bandsters but one that I know of have done great with their VSG's though. As far as your insurance covering a revision.........well I would ask NOW! Many insurance companies are starting a "one WLS per lifetime" clause in the policies. So even if your insurance company doesn't have this........they could add it at any time, so if you are considering a revision, my advise would be to get it sooner rather than later!!! Good luck!

Fyi..........the RTD's are generally much easier to get down than a lot of the powders. You might try some of those like Premier, Oh Yeah! and Lean Body. Good luck!

Good luck with your revision!!!

" If I had known then what I know now, I would have never had the band. I cannot and will not ever recommend it to anyone." Omg! You have no idea how many times I have said that! CHOOSE YOUR WLS WISELY!

Excellent suggestions!!!

I've been researching revision in Mexico. Aceves seems to be excellent. One thing I know is NOT to use Almanza. Too many leaks and infections have come out of his "hospital"!

Unfortunately that's one of the first things to go. :-(

I love my garden tub also! No dribbles though.

It is what it is. You've got to admit, the loose skin looks better than all the excess weight! If he has any integrity at all, the excess skin won't matter. That being said though..........many men are extremely SHALLOW! I hope that is not the case with your new bf!!!

Oh there are tons of bandsters that have had to have bands removed! You'll notice that you rarely see a bandster that has made it 5 years with their band. The band is really just a short term "fix", that often doesn't fix anything! :-(

I posted a list of resources with tips for getting WLS approved easier with your insurance company. Hope it helps! :-) http://www.formerlyfluffy.com/weight-loss-surgery-insurance-approval-resource/

Wow! 17 years with the band........and all the problems that go along with it! :-( Good luck!

I have the band and after 17 fills I am still hungry all the time. Hopeing to be able to revise to VSG!