KMichelle88

Mine was on 11/21....you can join our FB support group if want....& I also have a YouTube & FB Acct... (BariatricGirl 4Life)... Sent from my iPhone BariactricGirl4Life I would love that. Im on fb a lot so that would be awesome! Can u add me? I think having support would make all this so much easier. Thanks Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App Fb name: kristin turnquist. Profile pic is of me and my friend in Seahawks stuff Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

Mine was on 11/21....you can join our FB support group if want....& I also have a YouTube & FB Acct... (BariatricGirl 4Life)... Sent from my iPhone BariactricGirl4Life I would love that. Im on fb a lot so that would be awesome! Can u add me? I think having support would make all this so much easier. Thanks Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

Same day as you wanna be buddies? Lol Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

Did any one else gain weight right after surgery? While recovering? Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

I feel so much better thank you! I was like but im not eating! Hahaha. Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

I agree lol. I weighed myself and was like what?! Well that cant be right. It makes sense now. So about how long was it until your body kinda regulated and went back to normal? And seriously thank you. And they really should tell patients ciz i can be the only one who freaked out a little haha Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! So when exactly did things just get easier for you? Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery monday and have been in the hospital since. Should get oit today. Surgery turmed out to be a lot longer and a a little more complicated. He had to remove a hernia and also remove scar tissue that was attached. Anyways i got done and was doing what they said. Drinking Water and getting up and walking around. But the wanted and an ekg because my heart rate waa between 160 and 175. Which is not good. Plus i had a fever and another scan showed i had Fluid in my lungs. And bloodwork showed stiff off w my blood count. So they moved me up a floor to have me be watched at all times. I was jist wondering of anyone has gone through any of this amd if so how long did it take for your body to start healing and not hurting SO bad... Any advice would be great because this has been extremely rough on me :/ Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

I had a hard time with post op complications too, quite severe ones. Both my friend and I were in the hospital for weeks. But she is now back to herself except for the hair loss. She isn't losing weight anymore now after her initial 50lb drop. She gets quite hungry and says that she can eat anything and everything. I am taking much longer to recover because I developed so many complications post op. I lost all of my excess weight and am now only losing 3lbs a week. I too have lost most of my hair and I get hungry too but I can't eat much yet. My friend is just under six months post op and I am just over so you will definitely get well and heal if you look after yourself and follow your plan. Don't lose heart, talk to your team. Stay hydrated because dehydration can cause big problems. Be drinking Water all the time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you for taking the time to write me. Im sorry to hear about yours and your friends complications. It definitely makes things more difficult. And im doing really well with water. I marked up thw bottle to help w not forgetting times too. So i am hoping i will heal up and be feeling pretty good soon. Cuz right now it is just a lot of pain. I just keep telling myself it is so worth it. And there's a lot of ppl out there who aren't able to habe this surgery. Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Did having the hernia cause recovery and pain to be a little more intense?? And thanks for responding. This app is pretty cool for questions and advice Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for letting me know. Wasn't sure if it was common or not. All i know is my surgery and after have been brutal. Im happy to know your friend and os okay!! Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

Well i appreciate the prayers, thank you. and i am very lucky! I had AMAZING doctors and nurses! Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

Yeah i am being watched like a hawk. Which is good. And lots of medications so im hoping there's not too much else to this Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you, thats really sweet of you! Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

Gotcha.. I hope it goes by quick. Especially cuz ill be by myself most of the time. My dr said ill probably be there 2 days since i have a lot of scar tissue built up and im having both the band out and sleeve in at the same time. I guess im a little nervous lol Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

After dealing with insurance since MARCH i was finally approved after going through the appeal process! I am having my band taken out due to leaking a 3rd time and am having the sleeve put in! I am so excited to start this new journey. When i first got the band i worked so hard and went from 285 down to about 190 in less than a year but then i was diagnosed w cancer and all the steroids put MOST of the weight back on. I'm in remission now which is amazing but the band just doesn't work for me anymore (so many leaks) so i am unbelievably excited to get the sleeve! I have my surgery on the 21st this month!! and am trying to get everything ready. If y'all could help me out by giving me any ideas of what to prepare for..like what to get done at home before i go? What to pack? Anything i can buy? I think i got it all but maybe y'all got something i just haven't thought of or haven't been told. Thanks Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

Didnt even think of eye brows. Good idea. Thanks! Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App Did it go by fast at least? Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

I actually chose the band and am getting it taken out and transitioning to a sleeve. Its different for everyone. My mom has the band and is doing great and it worked for me in the beginning but after i got chemo and radiation and went to get a re-fille i just kept getting leaks (i think maybe my treatment affected it) and decided i just couldn't keep doing that so i made the choice to switch. One thing about the band is that you have a lot more appts because you have to get fills and the sleeve is more of a permeant thing. You have quite a few appts the first year but after that you only go for a check up type thing once a year. Go with what you believe is best for you, either way if you work you will see results good luck!! Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

Well first of all..congrats on your weight loss! thats amazing!! And yeah i didn't think i would need much. Just wanted to make sure i definitely need to wash the sheets and comforter and do laundry and clean and make sure all thats done the day before so at least i wont be too worried about that. Lol. Im exciting but also getting kinda nervous Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

Idt ill do the social media thing. Prob a few family members and a couple friends. Thank you for taking the time to talk to me. It really has helped me to tlk to someone who has been through it Sent from my LGLS990 using the BariatricPal App

I had the band and after some complications, have decided to get the sleeve. All i have left is my appt w the surgeon and im excited but also am getting nervous to go for this again. I know its going to be worth it and am so grateful i just think its kinda hard when none of my friends or family really understand this. I also am struggling w deciding if i want to tell people i am having the surgery. Idk im excited but also very nervous. Any advice from anyone that might help ease the mind a little. I would really really appreciate it Sent from my LGLS990 using the BariatricPal App

Im glad im not the only one who gets super nervous lol. And yes, i am totally committed to this and will do whatever the dr and the rest of the team tells me to do. Is there anything i might want to know that was a surprise to u? And did u tell people?? Thanks for responding btw Sent from my LGLS990 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for taking the time to respond, reading that section actually really helped me to realize i am making the best decision for myself. Sent from my LGLS990 using the BariatricPal App

Im so glad your happy w the decision you made! I hope i am too! Starting to get a little nervous again Sent from my LGLS990 using the BariatricPal App

I got the lapband about 3 years ago and although i lost quite a bit of weight unfortunately i was diagnosed w cancer and gained back almost all the weight from being on steroids. After that it all went down hill. After my would have been third surgery due to leaks i decided to try something new so some ppl i know recommended the sleeve. Im a little nervous to do all this again but i do feel like it is the right decision and i am blessed to have the opportunity because i know many dont. Soo...is there ny one out there who switched like i am doing? Was it pretty much the same or totally different? And are you happy w ur choice? Thanks for taking the time to read this Sent from my LGLS990 using the BariatricPal App