PEvette

You can join the meetup for WLS buddies in Houston on Meetup.com.....you may be able to find a buddy in your area....inbox me for more details...

well, I am required to do one.....he requires 4-5 low sugar/low carb protien drinks, along with sugar-free popsciles, low-sodium chicken or beef broth, and sugar free jello per day....the protien drink can be made with skim milk or water...and get atleast 64 oz of liquids (water, broth, jello and popsicles included)

Hi and welcome.... Glad your surgery went well, I too have Dr. Yu as a doctor, he will be doing my revision on June 11th (so looking forward to it!)

Congrats on the NSV!!

Yes, if you dont stop the stress eatting you will gain weight! I was given my date back in Feburary, and I told myself I was going to lose at least 30 pounds between Feb and June....then stress crept up and bit me in the butt! My 5th Graders getting Spring Fever, trying to get and keep them focused for their state assessments, I got frustrated and said to heck with the Protein shakes, eating right and stuff, and started up my old habit of going to Mickey D's in the morning.... Well I stepped on the scale on May 20th (I have surgery in 3 weeks) and I'd gained 20 pounds! I started my pre-op on that day! Now I'm day 5 into it...I am approaching the wall (I getting the urge to eat) but I'm trying to stay focused.... I am the captain of this body and I will control it!! One day at a time!!! Commit to taking back control....

Have you thought about seeing a therapist??

Hi, I noticed that you are easing into your pre-op diet...I did something similar, it makes drinking all of the protien shakes easier....I try not to think about what I can't have, and focus on what I can have, and having it around me at all times...

I felt the same way back in Feburary....and now I'm doing my pre-op diet.....stay busy and the time will fly by...

That's the one question I forgot to ask! I realized it after I left my appt on Tuesday.....I imagine my doc will use a 34, I've heard that from his other patients...

well said Diane NY!

ALRIGHT!!! Congrats to you!!! Your fought, you won!!

May 31 is our last day....lawd if I had to spend my birthday (June 20th) in a classroom, I must really needed the money!!

OMG, who are you telling....5 more days, and kids coming to me with issues of other kids looking at them and stuff, its like watching paint dry.... I'm on my pre-op so I'm trying to not let people get under my skin right now.... I bribed my homeroom with a last day of school snack if they are good the next 5 school days!! Come on June 11th!!

Hi, mdejesus, Does that include pre-op weight as well???

June 20th is my actual birthday... my surgery date is June 11th through... congrats!!

I'm going to try! llike I said, if I fail this week I will not beat myself up too bad...

Hey! We have the same surgery date!! I'm getting started this week....today was my day 1.... I go see my Dr. for my last pre-op appt on Tuesday.....my actual start date for the pre-op diet is May 31st, but I'm starting now....I know I will not be perfect so I rather allow myself one week of slip ups then I can hopfully coast the last 2 weeks.... congrats!

I am happy for you...I started my WLS surgery jounrey at age 26, researching and eventually getting the Lapband...now I have to go through revision, but I'm over it, ultimately I will be successful, I believe it... You made a wise choice....I wish VSG was readily available 7 years ago.....

Hi, Were you able to have your revision the same time your surgeon removed your band??

yes, I've heard about it on TV...its a procedure that is being done experimentally overseas.... I don't see how that procedure will have any lasting effects, because when you reach your goal weight the balloon is deflated

lol @ chub rub! sorry, I know you are serious...but I've never seen or heard anyone write or say that before....I imagine it's true because of the wear in between the thighs and stuff like that.... I'll will be looking into new clothes, hopfully soon, can't wait! good luck in your sale!