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Sending healing prayers your way! Remember throwing up and being dehydrated is very dangerous, so please stay healthy!

@@sassypants You go girl!!

Oh my I just found out this posting was moved so all could see. @Feedyoureyes~ Thank you for your support, I sure appreicate it. @Elyquint~ Your words are like warm hugs, funny my cat has decided to sleep next to me and purr as loud as she can, i think she is trying to sing me to sleep. Wine, awe yes the sweet nectar of red RED wine. I had some but got back on track. And my old dog wont leave my side, lil pom plays so much luv from family too. @SassyPants1- Bless your heart, I am so sorry for your loss of your Dad sending warm hugs your way too! Parents leave finger prints on our hearts that never go away. My heart is healing and I do appreciate the support.

Wow, I had no idea that they had that option as well! I had the RNY with a silastic ring which is an additional tool to help you feel full and not over eat and stretch your pouch. I don't have diabetes, but just letting you know you have the option of the ring to go with the RNY. I think the best thing for you to do continue to do your research and to talk with your Doctor and see what choice work for you. Each of us is different, our bodies of health history etc. Good luck to you!!

I agree with the others visit your podiatrist. I have a very high arch and had plantar fischistist in both feet before surgery. I have my special arch support along with Asics shoes which are designed to fit the womans pelvic and hip motion and once I got these the pain in my feet stopped. Finding the right shoe for you is heavenly!! Good luck!

In order to get my water in I like to switch it up. I love having drinks with blended ice and flavoring and to end the night a hot tea. I think what ever helps you stay hydrated is what you should do.

Show stopper!! Congratulations on the biggest smile of success!! You look amazing!!

Oh yes, i have.. My theme song is "What doesnt kill ya makes you stronger-Kelly Clarkson. Now I am blessed and trying to get healthier. Congratulations on your Gastric Bypass too!! You are doing so good!!

Thank you for sharing, This is very helpful!!

I would like to know more about the turbulence training.. My body needs more muscle. I am in, too!! My plan for this month is 1 1/2 hrs cardio, increase eliptical to 30 min and 45 min Natalius workouts both upper and lower with increased weights.

It is when your Doctor put saline solution into your port of the lapband to make it tighter around your stomach. If you are lucky the Dr will use a florescope to do the fills and double check how tight the band is. If you are not lucky your docotr will stab you with a needle and blindly add saline hoping it is the right adjustment. I got to the point where I insisited the fills were done with the help of a radioloist site. That is how I found out my lapband leaked. Some people are very lucky and dont have leaks in their lapbands.

I too was given the decesion to do RNY or Sleeve. After my experince from the lapband, I really wanted a choice where I would be healthy. Remember I was 100% compliant, then I started experincing pain in my stoamach. I couldnt keep Protein down even if I eat the smallest amounts stopping before I was full. The problem was my body was rejecting all protein and I wouldnt now it until it happened and I threw up. I had extensive test ran, to find out my lapband had a leak and at surgery my New Doctor showed me in the Xrays that it was twisted. He stated that 3% of lapband patients do really well on it. Others do not, they are the luck and fortunate ones.. I suffered from Acid reflux and gerd, my endoscope showed that I had started to have scar tissue. So for me the Sleeve was my 1st choice but I also had to have a Espohageal Manometry Test done to make sure I would be a good candate for the sleeve. It was a very expensive test. Check it out on webmd, yes it wasnt fun. But it gave my Doctor the answers that I could go forward to having the sleeve. For me after being malnurished from the lapband I wanted the ability to eat well and take my Vitamins too. Now the RNY is great if you are a diabetic. I was told it would help anyone immidately with their craving for sweets. My doctor suggested it to me since my father had died due to complications from obisity and this would help get the weight off quickly. The RNY is a wonderful tool for those that are diabetic or those who have alot to loose and have health issues. We all have the right to have a healtier life!! I had the lapband over 5 yrs. I had my sleeve surgery in Jan and I am so Happy I did I am only a little bit over 10 weeks out and I have lost 53 lbs. I have more energy then ever, I work out every day and more then anything I count my blessing each and every day to be alive and well. I was I just met with my Endocrinologist and she couldnt be happier with my desecion to go from LapBand to Sleeve. My Cardiologist was extremly happy with my test results and how good I am doing with the Sleeve as well. Having said all this, remember each of us has a journey to be healthier. So do your research and go to all the meetings you can to learn about the variety of WLS out there. YOU are worth it, so be healthy.

Cherbear, Congratulations on all your success!! Your so right you did give yourself the best Birthday present ever, Way to luv yourself girlie!! Now Have fun shopping for a happy Birthday to me gift too!!

Congratulations on your wonderful success!! Those pictures are worth a 1000 praises!

I would say taking the first step with WLS is great. What is also important is to work on your body and mind as well so when the weight comes off you will be able to adjust your thought process as well. II must admit at first your mind is the hardest thing to adjust to this new life style and having the ability to talk with someone does help.

I went out and bought me a Wrap little black dress!! Zulily has great sales and i just couldnt resist!!

Yeah able to get my protein back up the last few days and guess what... SW 192 CW 188

Sending prayers for you hubby to recover quickly and congrat's "Skinny Wife"!!

Woot, Woot great wl gift to yourself!! You deserve it! And way to go on your loosing 111 lbs!!

Please tell you checked with the doctor and you are on the road to feeling better! If you are adjusted properly that pain should be gone. Wishing you all the best.

HI Bea count me in, sorry I was out of town last Sunday.. My Mom passed away. This will get me back on Track Sunday I was 192 Easter Goal 185lb

I am a Band-Sleeve revision patient and so happy I did it! Lapband life I begain throwing up and having reflux the issue from any kind of Protein I ate it was really bad. I had every endoscopy test possible to ensure I was a candidate for the sleeve. I too was on Nexuim during that time. My revision surgery January and with in a few weeks I was complety off my Nexium and that lump in my throat was gone as well. The best thing about my revision is I can now hug my daughter with out any pain!! I do not tolerate sugar free products and cant handle sugar like I used too. For me I wanted to be able to eat food and cook food the way my family and I like it. Another deciding factor was being able to take and absorb Vitamins so I chose not to do the bypass. Do your research have all the test you can to help you make an the best educated decession for yourself and above all believe yourself. You can do it!!

I agree with the others Grandma's and relatives can be harsh on you.. Forgive her and move on, take photos of yourself each week and measurements too. Then when someone says anything too you, you will have your own proof and you will not have prove anything to them. Yes, it can mess with your mind, if you let it. Just wait until summer and surprise her again!