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2 weeks for RNY Sent from my LG-H740 using BariatricPal mobile app

Make sure meats are MOIST!! Happened to me too. Mince dice, and ChewChewChew. Very Important process. Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

Do not be concerned at this point. I Was 10months out & stalled. Get your Protein & cardio in, Water too. I use fitnesspal to track food & nutrition. A huge FREE help????. Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

Walk as soon as possible to move that gas they blow you up with. Drink fluids so important!! Good luck!! You'll do great!! Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

Just a quick update on my revision..... YES it is the best decision I have made to get that lapband yanked. I FEEL NORMAL.....i am in one-derland i have not been there in 30 years. I have lost 62# in 71\2 months. I have had cpap issues, still have to use it. my general health is good, i have structural problems, weight loss only improves it. I am exercising regularly. I have plateaued, so i am doubling down logging my food with FITNESS PAL, Protein watch and carb count. My attitude has vastly improved. It is interesting that i believe my voice was not heard, as a fatter heavier person, i did not think i could or should be heard. I believe the farther in the background i could be the better. Anyone else experience these sort of things. Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

You are making a tuff and great decision! Steep adjustment curve, old habits to new. Start or find a support group. I live in a very rural area but lots of people have had surgery. Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

Gotcha beat. Lapband placed in 08 age 51. Revision to RNY 7/15 age 58. It is by far the best decision ever made. Wish my sister would consider. Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

Yes absolutely...... I am nearing 60 though...... everything slows down.! But I keep losing that's what I'm tickled about Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

My first meeting is tonite in Salem, mo about 25 miles east of Rolla. I do not expect a big turnout this is a labor of love and need so as other people get the word that I am having these meetings I hope that it populates more quickly. Please feel free to join. I am going to try for one in Rolla for April. Where are you coming from? Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

I am trying to start a support chapter in dent/phelps county. how does this get started?

hi everyone!! I am 6 months out from RNY. Down 60#. I am starting a support group in Dent/Phelps County area. If everyone could pass the word. It is the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.at the Bank of Salem Community Room right on 4th Street. Plenty of parking. I hope to see many new faces. Message me here...

I am in Rolla area....you? Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App I am in rolla area. You? Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

What has been the pain level/recovery from this surgery. I have been seeing some posts that are disheartening. I think I have a high threshold for pain. Any experiences or ideas would be helpful.

It is easier than the band. I am having pain/stabbing/pulling/pinching thing when I stand for too long, try to bend over....not really even that. Its weird

Onederland here i come! Being healthy inside & out. Buy a pair of size 5 underwear! Be an example for my other obese family members! Longevity! enough to live my dream of travel & hiking! Free of most joint & back pain. Most damage already done, so stop progression of diseases related to obesity. CPAP FREE! Mostly to live IN the arms of my wonderful husband for the rest of our days.

Well i am 5 days out from revision and it still a little tuff to get around. I had a lot of scar tissue as well and it makes it worse. I am so glad i am on here. I do have a question...is anyone else experiencing a sort of bad breath?

Zackly, i am 5 days post op from lapband revised to bypass. Why bypass? The band is a complete failure for me due to complications and me not listening to the surgical experts. I am 58 had the band at 51 lost, regained, lot health issues, thyroid, kidney stones insulin Resistance. Do not turn a blind eye to the bypass, it is still the gold standard. The sleeve is good if reflux is not in the picture. It was a no brainer for me as reflux was the reason i could not sleep, by pass was the way for me. Yes i had to get around that part where my plumbing was rerouted. I take one small chewable vitamin a day for the rest of my life, i was anyway. And pump up the calcium. I was 236 preop weight 231 5'3" tall. I was concerned about my age, in the end it did not make the difference. My health, my life with my husband, and our dreams together are what has made the difference. Go for it, being free of the things that made you sick was the catalyst for me. I have post op pain yes. I am doing everything the doc saya to do so I plan on being successful. Let is all know your decision.

How are you doing dibaby44?

I have a hiatal hernia and godawful reflux. They told me I would benefit also. I am so looking forward to lying down and not feeling like I am drowning. I am going from a band to bypass.

how are you doing right after and since surgery?

I take 1 vitamin a day. It is specific to Bariatric patients. Has everything in it xcept calcium requirements tastes good too.Procare Health? It is awesome 1 pill once a day.

I have had some of the same probs. My band was placed in '08. Filled unfilled, flled, unfilled, scoped 2x swallow tests, also have a hiatal hernia. Kidney stones. Thyroid surgery. Then came the reflux. Throwing up, not being able to sleep laying down. Aspirating.... I was ready to give up and just yank it. Then I had soul searching to do. Am I scared? Yes. I want to LIVE, not exist or get by. Am I off base? My surgery is July 20.

I am in Rolla. Have my surgery date in July. Would love to have and give support!

I am in Rolla. July 20 my revision date.