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I sure hope so... just having a couple of "moments" Im sure my loved ones must think ive developed some multiple personalities lol

I would sell all my clothes and use all the money made to buy new pretty small clothes! What a wonderful feeling it is to have to throw away an entire wardrobe because everything is too big!!!!! Congratulations on your weight loss

Dont do the band! I had the band done 6 years ago... obtained successful weight loss... no major issues until 5 years later... . had it removed... in 12 months by eating well... i have gained most of my weight back. It does not teach you good food choices... actually quite the opposite. Very common problems are Food getting stuck Not being able to drink a large amount of Water The band getting tight when stressed The band is tight when ovulating and during periods Cant eat decent healthy foods No dry chicken.. meat etc And so much more. Ask your doctor to do a manometry test. This tests your esophageal pressure... if this comes out good. You should be able to address your reflux issues. I'm so confused as to why he wants to go forward with that. Honestly I think it's because insurance doesn't pay for the upkeep of the band after I believe the 3rd visit. I picked an excellent program, but this choice had me baffled. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App Wow!!! All of the comments are definitely making up my mind. I'm already a very picky eater (you wouldn't think with all of the weight lol) but I don't need any extra complications. My reflux isn't bad, my GI really thinks it's just the extra weight. My upper endoscopy was fine with the exception of mild irritation in stomach. Thank you for the information. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App Good luck with your weight loss journey.. keep us updated on how you go

Dont do the band! I had the band done 6 years ago... obtained successful weight loss... no major issues until 5 years later... . had it removed... in 12 months by eating well... i have gained most of my weight back. It does not teach you good food choices... actually quite the opposite. Very common problems are Food getting stuck Not being able to drink a large amount of Water The band getting tight when stressed The band is tight when ovulating and during periods Cant eat decent healthy foods No dry chicken.. meat etc And so much more. Ask your doctor to do a manometry test. This tests your esophageal pressure... if this comes out good. You should be able to address your reflux issues. I'm so confused as to why he wants to go forward with that. Honestly I think it's because insurance doesn't pay for the upkeep of the band after I believe the 3rd visit. I picked an excellent program, but this choice had me baffled. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Hey joye... Welcome... i just joined today myself. Im not new to WLS.. i had the band for 6 years.. had it out 12 months ago. I am having the sleeve done in 2 weeks. So i completely understand what you mean by mixed emotions.. i have been through the process before.. and im emotional... so i cant imagine how you are feeling. You will feel better once you attend the seminar.. full of knowledge to make the right choice for your circumstances.

Yeah true. Those feelings are universal, no matter where in the world you are. We have started autumn here. So with my surgery in two weeks i am a little worried my "cold weather head hunger" will kick in. How far out are you? Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Hey.... I had the band a few years ago and since i had the surgery i had back pain that would hurt when i laid down. It felt a little better when i laid on my side. This lasted months after surgery till a family member recommended to get an adjustment from a chiropractor. Turns out i was misaligned from force.... we assumed it was from them having to move a 120kg body on and off the surgery table.... Perhaps that will help... Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App