LissaD

I am considering getting the Lap Band, but lately I have been researching the gastric sleeve. I was wondering can you all tell me what made you choose to get the band over the sleeve and also what if any impact your surgeon had on your decision. Thank You all, I keep flip flopping back and forth. Melissa

Hi all, Im trying to find a surgeon in Houston. Has anyone worked with dr. Yu or Scarborough at TLC surgery? I am just tring to find the best person, especially since I am self pay!..This site is awesome. Thanks to everyone Melissa

Has anyone used or is preparing to use TLC surgery and dr. Yu or Scarborough for their surgery, here in Houston,Tx.

I was sleeved by Dr. Yu 6/20/11...R u all still meeting?

Sleeved 6/20/2011...surg wt 240, wt today 170.5.....yea buddy!..................70lbs gone 20 to go

June 20,2011 72lbs....yea!!!!

Lord forgive me but I feel Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful, merry, and happy. I do not plan to exclude any of my family"s great cooking! I cant physically eat as much as I did last Thanksgiving so Im not worried about th few bites here and there of my momma's famous dressing ! YUMMMM

Has anyone experienced a stall and then began the 14 day pre op diet to break it? I am considering this and wondered if it worked. I need to get my self back into ketosis! Melissa

Hey Losers, I start my puree stage on the 4th July. Does anyone have any ideas or recipes for me. Anything will help no matter how small. I just know I will run out of ideas for the month and I dont want to eat the same thing over and over. Thanks Melissa

I am soo over this! I am hungry to where my stomache just aches! I try to eat something and can only eat two bites and then feel nauseated. WTH!!! I am only 4 weeks out and am starting to regret having this surgery. I cant drink the protein shakes, cant get in all the water. i know the swelling should be gone now. I am just in a bad place, but continue to smile and tell everyone everthing is fine and great, but secretly I am miserable!!!

lol lol lol . Thanks, that made me laugh so hard!!!!

Thanks for the replies! I am not on a PPI. My surgeon does not routinely prescribe those. It seems that the consensus says I should be on one. I will bring this up to my Dr. and see what he says, at this point I will try anything. My urine is dark and small amount so I am trying to increase my Water intake. Thanks to all of you for responding. Melissa

BI....because right now she is mean, stubborn, hormonal, and wont give an inch! Maybe if she starts to behave I will rename her! Melissa

I was sleeved June 20th and can only eat 2-4 tsp of anything before I start to feel ill. I am still sipping Water and Protein drinks. If I could name my sleeve it would be BI !!! I hope this gets better not having the greatest of times now but yall tell me it gets better...right? Is purees and mushy the same? Melissa

Yes I am working 12hrs...thats the only option for me. Its usually slow on holidays so I am keeping my fingers crossed! I took off 2 wks. I could have used 1 more.

Thx everyone!! I am so excited to start purees because full liquids ended up being like my clear liquid stage. I am just ready to start eating kind of normal with my family. Good luck to everyone with your weight loss and journey to a healthier you! Melissa

No maam! You are going to be sooo tired. I did not have gas pain and my incision pain was minimal. I was lucky to have the single incision procedure with 1 addintional tiny tiny cut. I go back to work on the 4th July and I am worried that I am going to be extremely tired. I am an RN. Good Luck...Im still waiting to say this was the best decision ever...just not quite there yet

Oh my goodness! I made myself get on here today to see if anyone else was having this issue. I was sleeved on June 20th and everything I sip is painful and It feels like spasms. I remember telling my nurse that it felt like contractions from child birth just higher! It is impossible to get in the amount of fluids needed. Its even a job to take my elixir pain med. I pray that this gets better quickly because I am truly feeling a little sorry for myself and upset that I did this to me. Prayers needed. Melissa

Good Luck to you. We are in the same boat. I am scheduled tomorreow at 9am. I am very anxious. I understandstand why some people are on anti anxiety meds because if I felt this way day in and day out, I would go crazy!. Hope you have a safe and uneventful surgery and recovery. Melissa

OOOOOO weeeeee!! VSG on Monday at 9am. Lord what am I doing?????? Pray for me Yall. I am getting sraight up scared!!! Melissa

Mine was SF Jello, SF popsiccles, low Na broth, crystal light, Protein shakes, Water, and 1 SF pudding a day for 2 long weeks! I am sitting here starving with cotton mouth! I am so sick of everything that sometimes I just dont eat anything. I am scared as (bleep), but Ill be glad to start full liquids after surgery. Good luck to every one. Lets keep in touch Melissa

I am glad u r doing great! Cant wait to join you. This pre op diet is gettig so old! Keep me posted on your progress and I will do the same! Melissa

June 20th here! I am so excited...used to be afraid and prayed about it. It was lifted!!! Im quite sure though on the 19th I will be afraid again, but oh well. Good luck to everyone!!! Melissa

Thx...my BP was fine I considered that. I feel better now that I had a few protein drinks! Still craving food though, but I guess it will get better ...9 more days to go!

I am feelingso weak and dizzy and hungry!!! I am on day 5 of 14, and I wonder if I can make it. this has to be some type of torture for not being able to lose the weight on my own. I guess I am feeling a little sorry for myself right now . Please send up some strength prayers for me! Melissa