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Terrym123 I am impressed!You are inspirational...you get it done!!!Congratulations on your 20lb weight loss...no more spitting up,heartburn or acid reflux???Fantastic news. I will try Svelte shakes.Wow you made my day!!

Nailsbyniki, Please take care...sending prayers your way...

A great read!!!

What is the typical time needed before one can go back to work after surgery?

My port pain is happening as we speak...my port flipped so I am currently uncomfortable....

I am having surgery on Dec 28 a Monday...I was hoping that I only would need a full week...finances won't permit weeks out...I was going to ask the same question...

I have opted for revision to bypass instead of sleeveI have too much weight to lose and as damage has been done to my stomach.I am going for RNY .My insurance is Horizon BCBS.I just finished all testing on Friday and they will submit paperwork Next week.Lets see how it goes ...will keep you posted.... I am not familiar with Mexico although I heard that there are a few very good docs.Just be careful.Good luck.Keep me posted

What is your favorite protein shake.Preparing for my pre op fast...

Stacy you are on your way.!!!'

My revision fro lap and to bypass is scheduled for Deceber 28.I am going to try Injury.I also hate sugary protein drinks.

I just got my clap and it is wonderful it has a humidifier !!!! Cpap

Congratulations how do you Feel???

How many days post surgery does one need to recover before returning to work...

With the lap band I am always thinking about food!What I am always trying to figure out what I can or cannot eat.Cravings...miserable.

I am looking forward to receiving my cpap.The dr said to use it until I feel I no longer need it.

Great article thanks!

#1 Hi. I'm a 55 year old female New Yorker, who like everyone else here, has fought with my weight throughout my life. I've completed my 6 month weight loss program (during which I pretty much gained weight cos I had the "going to the electric chair" mentality) and my Gastric Bypass is scheduled for November 30th. One of my main issues from the start of this process - which has been years in the making between research, attending seminars and wrestling with the decision - is that I feel such a tremendous amount of shame. I have told only a select few people of my plans mostly because I am ashamed that I have let myself get to the point where I need surgery to lose weight. When I tell someone new it's not with excitement, it's with tears and remorse. I want to feel proud of my decision and excited that I'm taking my life (and my health) back, but I can't get past the regret and shame. Has anyone else felt this way? I really want to lift my attitude but I'm struggling. Come on my fellow New Yorker!Get those fighting chops you have and you will come out brilliantly!:-)You are no failure...you live and thrive in one of the toughest city in the world.You are not to make it public knowledge that you are getting WLS unless you want to.You are already a winner.You will be fine...best of luck and keep us posted.Failure is not an option:-)

Correction typo lapband

I have had a London and continuous struggle with this lap band and I was going for the sleeve....did the research and found that RNY is a better option ...Lets see..PCOS,GERD,hiatal hernia,mild sleep apnea,hypoglycemic,post metatasic breast cancer and high cholesterol....Too many medications...I want to live healthy and feel great inside and out 51 and my tentative surgery date is December 28....oh yeah my lapband flipped recently....RNY is my new gold standard...looking forward and need support.Love this thread.

Same here.I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea...holding up my submission process but.I was approved so on my way to receiving a cpap machine.

Not bad,no scarring.

51 and this band is misery....got a tentative date for December 28!You guys make me feel hopeful!

Will be ready to send all paperwork to the insurance.Got a tentative date set for Dec 28...wait and see....

Tentative date December 28