myjourneyagain

We are date twins! How cool! Have you started your pre-op diet yet? I have and I'm miserable! Yes I started yesterday. It was a pretty good day! I previously wrote out what times I would drink and what I would drink along with my Vitamins. I pretty much stuck with my schedule and had a great 1st day! Yayyyyy surgery teacher twin! ! #june15newlife

I agree but Christmas break would probably be better because that's 2 full weeks. I thought I was going to have to have mine originally during that time because I'm having a revision from band to RNY, but because my band didn't slip I'm blessed to be having everything Done on the 15th. Summer is perfect for recovery. I hope things work out for you! #teachersrock

I'm a 42 yoa female as well, with very supportive spouse and friends. I started my liquid diet today. I've made it through this first day with no problems. My Surgery is June 15th. I'm very excited and focused because I'm having my lapband removed to get RNY. I believe this is going to be a much better journey for me and I wish you all the best. I'm loving the Premier Protein Vanilla. I did purchase an unflavored protein as well for after surgery in case my taste buds change. Looking forward to some great results.

I'm excited about my band to bypass revision on June 15th. I wish everyone the best in whichever surgery they decide.

Thanks for the information. I'm scheduled for June 15th and looking forward to my new life!!

I'm looking forward to my revision in mid June! Yayyy!!

As of yesterday, I had 4.9 cc's in my 10cc band and have not done as I should in the past 6 months. I went in for a fill which put me between 5.1 and 5.5 cc (because some of the fluid leaked out). My concern is I have never had any problems with being stuck or vomiting in the year I have been banded. I was able to eat some soup twice earlier in the day and about 20 oz of water. Later in the evening I was not able to take down protein shake or water. Should I give it another day to see if my band adjusts to be able to eat or should I call to schedule an unfill? Thanks for all responses.

I hope you are okay. Did you have to get an unfill? I had 1.5cc removed today and an Upper GI to make sure my band was okay.

I think my fat is turning into muscle, which is a good thing because my biggest issue is I have wide hips and huge thighs. I am exercising my hips and thighs everyday, sometimes twice a day. I have 3.5 cc in my 10cc band, eating no more than 1200 calories, drinking 80-100oz of nothing but water, BUT I have gained 5lbs. I still have 100lbs I need and want to lose.

OMG....I never thought anyone would have as wide hips as me and had the lap band. Now you have totally inspired me to keep doing what I am doing. Thanks for sharing your story!! It doesn't get too cold here in GA either, but I am anemic, so I always feel cold, and like to wear pants most time in the winter. THANKS AGAIN

I NEVER thought I would be able to say that I lost 71lbs either!! Thanks so much!!

Thanks everyone! I know you all are so right! I have to stop beating myself up. It's in my genes! Mayasgram what did you do about the fat knees or they just went away as you lost weight?

Yes I have lost 10 inches on my hips and 4 on the thighs and I am very excited about that, but of course the dilemma with the thighs is that I still have to wear alot of the same pants from before I lost 75lbs. and they are extremely big in the waist cause I have this pear shape. I try to wear dresses all the time, but with the cold weather coming, pants are going to be needed at some point. I am happy for my progress, but I so HATE my thighs!!

Don't sweat it HUN!! You have to do what's best for you!! I know it hurts, but just let that be your motivation!!

That's great!! Congrats! Do you have any suggestions or can you tell us your daily routine?

I was feeling the same way, but started thinking I didn't gain it all in one day and I am not going to lose it all in one day. Stay encouraged, we will get through this!! CONGRATS ON THE 75LBS!