Pinkgirl1234

I am here ..long struggle with the band..since 2004 ...pure misery..revising to bypass...tentative date Dec 28

@Pinkgirl1234 I know only Lahey Clinic sells it in MA in their pharmacy, not too sure if there are other vendors The product looks great.Will try but they may not sell it to me.

I am in so much pain from this band...port pain constantly .

Staceface09 Change doctors!A small slip???Either it has slipped or not...I am like you but with many more health problems."Get worse"????Why would you wait for it to do more damage??? A 40 BMI is not low are you kidding.It is morbidly obese.I have A 38 by I.I am morbidly obese.Ser another surgeon.Get at least a second opinion.I have major damage due to the band...seeking a revision to bypass.Get a surgeon that is supportive.

Pure misery.They should ban the procedure.

I have had this machine for a week and I must say I like it...

It's a program like medifast

Can't find a provider for New direction products.

Wow!

I found this incredible liquid multivitamin/mineral supplement through Amazon Mary Ruth Organics-I think I will invest.Please google it.

Parisshel, I blame myself for going with the "hottest new thing back in 2004"The lapband is what the sleeve is today.I was going to revise to the sleeve until I did my research.I am revising to the bypass because there cannot be a 3rd operation.I must use the best tool to help me conquer my struggle.It is a matter of life or death with me.This new surgeon asked me what I wanted ...why not the sleeve??I told him and he he nodded in agreement.?.if I had wanted to get the sleeve he would of been more than happy! This band is just the worse.They should stop this procedure entirely.

What are Protein shots?i start my fast on December 14.I am researching Vitamins..preparing.Trying not to stress out.Hoping to get a definitive confirmation from my insurance.My surgery date is Dec 28 tentatively. Can you drink a full glass of Water at once?Any pain?

I just got mine last week...very happy..should have had that sleep study done definitely a few years back!!!

I finally have a date...jumped through all the hoops...pulmonary doctor is holding me up because I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea and he wants me to have a cpap machine.In the meantime my port just flipped surgeon has scheduled me for December 28.2 week fast required pre op...anybody out there like me?

Band placed in 2005...did fair for a while-- lost 110 then it seemed to stop working and I gained 60 back. Then over 2011 onward the fire backwash and reflux made my life miserable. FINALLY got the band out last spring and then gastric bypass on 11/9/15. Now I have NO REFLUX!!!! Recovery was a bit slow--way way exhausted!! So far down #21 and feeling good! Congratulations.Just saw 24 pk of premier Protein at costco.

Any updates? Any updates?

Same here...my paperwork was submitted just last week but I am scheduled by my surgeon for December 28th.Fingers crossed.

This is a bit concerning.

Time goes by fast...I am scheduled for December 28...waiting for confirmation and official approval from insurance.My band port pain just recently ..so it is a mechanical failure!ugh.

Katiet0526 and Retzylpa, Congratulations....it's a new journey.We can do this...what changes do you feel? What protein drinks are you drinking pre op/post op?

For some reason I am super excited.I am ready to take this step....

How much are they in price?How do they work?

Oh man...mine has flipped..,awaiting insurance to approve...tentative date Dec 28

Inflammation is a big deal as a cancer survivor it is a comorbidy.Are you being treated for it with a physical therapist?It harnesses fluid and water retention.Obesity makes it worse.

Will get Unjury.Any others come to mind.I am starting to stock up.