Pinkgirl1234

I avoid caffeine.I had bad withdrawal side before hand...pre op when I stopped.Headaches etc...I had major withdrawal.Not going back to coffee right now .Will stick to teas.".

I ordered mine from Amazon.

Like Kirstie Alley Oprah will secretly get the sleeve and miraculously lose weight on WEight Watchers.Just heard a rumor that Mariah Carey just got WLS.Her new billionaire fiancé had WLS in the past,

Barimelts post surgery.

You look fantastic!!!Sometimes 3 is a charm!!!:-)

I am still in the process of fulfilling requirements for insurance submittal for revision to RNY. I have considered a sleeve, but after much research I have decided on RNY. I wish I had done it from the get go. I feel sleep and band are similar... I feel I have better chance at weight loss with RNY, as scared as I am to go through it... But I am soooo done with band! Make sure you have a very experienced surgeon....revision surgeries are not easy.Dont be afraid to change.

I Great to know about the Barimelts.I am still on all liquids but will do the pudding for the powdered herbs.I have heard about 2 supplements that are fantastic. Reviva Multivitamin and Mary Ruth organics multivitamin...chech them out.Both liquid.

i just had my first meet with he surgeon yesterday and first diet appointment today and for my insurance i have to do the dietitian for 6 months it sucks but im sure if we dont think about it all the time it will go by in no time This is a major surgery and you need time to be tested and get clearance.Also to prep.Time will go by fast but note this is major so get ready.

I am trying to keep positive on my own end.This show depresses me and reminds me of my own issues.Wont watch.

How is your calcium supplementation?

Maybe the split pea soup...beans is causing gas.

Is this thrush?Is there medication for this?Maybe I should call my doctor....

Whole foods have a lot of brands that are good.There are so many varieties...Syntax Nectar...believe me the day of surgery they won't be able to tell if you had Atkins,premier protein or bariatric advantage.

A lot of hoops! Time goes by fast as you are going through the process though.

Next day...never the same day....2 to 3 days on average.

Which product ..,I see montecito but would only purchase the one product.Not the line.

Do what you feel is best! I finally did my research and I am happy.

I just got revision from band to bypass .Post op 8 days...I couldn't be bothered with new "fad "" procedures that will evolve.I made the stupid mistake of "going with the less invasive procedure instead of the bypass back in 2004....major mistake...Bypass this time...so happy I finally got it right this time!!!!Bypass...the Gold Standard. They like to push you into the sleeve...it's a cash cow fast procedure.

My congratulations!!!!!!You never gave up.I am so happy for you!!!!!

This was a good thread till I saw this. For heaven's sake, stop bashing surgeries that did not work for you. I understand you had issues with the band, but lots of others including myself have done well with it and are happy. Your initial post about why you are revising is fine. It's your story and you have every right to speak to it. But this post is unnecessary. Honey you are new to the game.I just had a 5 hour revision surgery because My esophagus band stomach ....major organs are messed up from years of having that lapband!I am speaking from experience!I am not new to the rodeo of WLS!I have had the band since 2004.I will say what I please.

Try "Barimelts "

You look fine!Do what makes you happy...Doctors look on charts for a living...you know how you want to feel and look.YOU decide.

Heating pad,hot water bottle for ice compresses....

A weird coating on my tongue at weird taste palette....

Keep notes on everything for your visit to the dr.Start building your case for revision.