Pinkgirl1234

Have had 15 years of failure and misery with the band.I had the choice between bypass and lapband...I wanted the band because I thought it would be less invasive...boy did I make a mistake...fast forward.I have PCOS,hypoglycemia,post breast cancer,high cholesterol ,a screwed up esophagus and tortured stomach....why would I want to cut 85% of it out? I originally considered the sleeve which is the "new" it procedure like the lapband was back in 2004.I am going with the best surgery with the most study and proven research because...I chose incorrectly the first time....this is it..."The gold standard for me.....bypass....do your research and see the amount of sleepers looking for revision to bypass and ask yourself..." How come the bypass patients are not looking for revision to the sleeve?Check out how many sleepers are looking for revisions to bypass...Trust me if you want a revision from the sleeve to bypass down the road you will jump through hoops and may not be able to get approved ....

I am pre revision surgery from lap miserable band to bypass!(gold standard because no one is cutting 85% of my stomach out)and I have GERD. I have PCOS..metformin 850 mugs twice daily and statin for high cholesterol.....can't wait to get surgery and never have to take these pills another day!!!!

Great job

I can only afford a week

Pacific foods makes great soups in the carton Coconut water- will keep you hydrated Isopure...liquid protein Steamed spinach in chicken broth Steamed fish in broth Jello Cottage cheese Chobani plain or Fage yogurt because they have the least amount of sugar. Popsicles GasX- just because Listenine strips - to combat crappy taste in mouth Cream of wheat Protein drinks an powders. Electric heating pad

I have this and I am pre surgery...stay away from carbs....sugar....you need more protein.It is a thing with hypoglycemia...drink isopure liquid protein drinks.They come in flavors and will keep you hydrated and not prone to dizziness and weakness. I also drink coconut water.

You look incredible!

You look great...not too small...healthy!

Wow!

Fantastic

Congrats!

Thanks...so looking forward to this surgery...because it is scheduled for Dec 28 I feel as though it is my Christmas gift to me!I have so many things I want to do...feeling good and carrying less weight will allow my to excel in all areas of my life....you guys keep me inspired! Thanks.

My doctor is not an advocate of all liquid...I can have cottage cheese,yogurt and one serving of softened proteins and steamed spinach.2 to 3 shakes and I feel fine...isopure liquid protein is my new friend.

Pacific foods has the best puréed soups...so does trader joes.Also isopure liquid protein comes in great flavors.

:-)

GasX!!!!

Isopure is great because it is liquid protein in fantastic flavors,

I would stay with liquids for awhile....you have a lifetime to get with solids...why not give your stomach more of a chance to heal?

I am having surgery at a center for excellence...they said 48 hours from surgery then you are out.Based on all comments Extension cord for iPad,pajama pant,heating pad .slippers,mouthwash ...cell phone. And coconut water with aloe from trader joes

I am the same..an excedrine girl.Always headaches...I am suspecting...you were probably allergic to yeast and all the carbs...I went on a low carb diet once and my headaches disappeared .When I started back..,same migraines...also coffee and chocolate..,,

Never too late...

Hi con con You need to request blood work...tell your dr.you feel weak....this is not cool hat he just sends you off into the sunset...What if you are vitamin deficient ?Could lead to problems...get him to order blood work for you and also test your vitamin D level.

Give yourself a week to eliminate caffeine ...ugh...it is a big feat...had lots of headaches..dizziness....The following week now week one I am on a soft food diet no sugar or starches 2 to 3 shakes and a serving of steamed vegetables and fish or cottage cheese....First 3 days ugh....ok now...3 days before surgery I start clear liquid only before surgery.

Thank you so excited...a bit nervous whether this will work but ...afraid to fail...I really need this....

Very real! Revision to bypass Descember 28