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congratulations on your degrees! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Please don't bring your naive ignorance and negativity onto my post, thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App If your have problems with the truth and just want people to lie to you feel free to block my posts. THE SLEEVE IS EXACTLY THE SAME SIZE AS IT WAS ONCE THE SWELLING WENT DOWN. That's a MEDICAL fact. yep, i know what my doctor has told me reguarding his findings as i previously stated, thanks for your input nonetheless Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi beautiful people. A couple weeks ago i posted a thread about having had a failed lap band (due to bad actual complications) and then a failed sleeve (will post original post at the end). Today i went to the doctor, after telling him everything he was a bit appalled, and immediately recommended the duodenal switch. I feel like a failure, but he made me feel great and didn't put me down, willing to help me so much. I'm so happy! Anyone have any advice? thanks!! original post: Hello. i'm new on here. just want to share my story to seek advice. when i was 15 back in 2008, i got the lap band. it was the worst experience ever. i was only loosing weight because i threw up EVERY SINGLE bit of food i ate. i lost 80lb very very quickly and i was extremely sick. my doctor said it shouldn't be happening, so instead of trying to fix it he drained my band. After a year i started to gain weight. In 2012 i was revised to the gastric sleeve. at this time, this procedure was brand new to my doctor, he hadn't done it before. I got it done quickly after the appointments with him, maybe 3 months. i was a slow loser for a whole year. it took me a year to lose 70 pounds, even eating what i thought was healthy (Protein first and some vegetables and brown rice, wha i was taught). i wasn't never really taught about carbs at all, always just eat "whole grain everything but eat your protein first and you should be fine" none of the information that i learned now from the fb group. i got into my first relationship, went to the DR and was diagnosed with PCOS, like lots of girls are. I was put on birth control and as soon as i did my weight **** up. as it shot up and me not knowing why i threw myself into a mind change that i couldn't shake out. while working 2 jobs (13 hour days) i began to lose care about myself, and regained most my weight, shooting back up to 230. i hadn't noticed the weight gain for a while, either because i'd stopped weighing myself. last year i started to exercise and count my calories and lost 20 lbs. even continuing it again, i have not budged. My mom just had the sleeve, and can eat WAY less then i ever was able to. I am kind of jealous Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

thanks for your reply, i absolutely found another doctor. Never thought about rating any of them, i guess i should. good luck on your journey, make sure your doctor tells you as much as he can!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Please don't bring your naive ignorance and negativity onto my post, thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

thank you so much for your reply! i currently am still learning about my pcos. I went through trouble with gynos, too. My first gyno literally said "You have PCOS, but i don't want to hear you asking me what it is, and i don't want you to go crazy researching it because you're too young and won't understand, until i get rblood tests back" never went back to her. went to someone else who diagnosed me the same day, and i learned about the hormonal issues, so now i'm learning about food issues. it is hard and frustrating, but i'm getting it sorted out now! I also am being tested for endometriosis or adenomiosis, so before they regulate my pcos with a new contraceptive and medicine, they want to sort that out first. my exercise has been horrible lately. I have been working and going to school both full time, so i haven't had the time this last two months. utterly disappointed in myself. but when i was doing it, i was trying my hardest to do HIT. I can't last as long doing it as i would like because of my asthma, but i did get to a point where i was getting better st it but still no weight loss after a certain amount. that's what i will start up again though, it did make me feel the best. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App thank you so much for your reply! i currently am still learning about my pcos. I went through trouble with gynos, too. My first gyno literally said "You have PCOS, but i don't want to hear you asking me what it is, and i don't want you to go crazy researching it because you're too young and won't understand, until i get rblood tests back" never went back to her. went to someone else who diagnosed me the same day, and i learned about the hormonal issues, so now i'm learning about food issues. it is hard and frustrating, but i'm getting it sorted out now! I also am being tested for endometriosis or adenomiosis, so before they regulate my pcos with a new contraceptive and medicine, they want to sort that out first. my exercise has been horrible lately. I have been working and going to school both full time, so i haven't had the time this last two months. utterly disappointed in myself. but when i was doing it, i was trying my hardest to do HIT. I can't last as long doing it as i would like because of my asthma, but i did get to a point where i was getting better st it but still no weight loss after a certain amount. that's what i will start up again though, it did make me feel the best. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

thank you so much for your reply! i currently am still learning about my pcos. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

i wish more people thought like you! good point to make. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

right, and my tool was not done correctly, after an endoscopy and esophagram were done. i also had complications from the lapband that i didn't know about. and yes, i started to abuse my tool after it not working no matter what i did. That is absolutely my fault. i just had given up after two years. it wasn't until NOW that i learned about carb intake, this, that,even hair loss i was nevr taught about. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for your reply, it made me feel so much better. Hearing how much i've always been able to eat compared to his sleeve patients (a lot more, since the beginning), and the amount of pain i have in my esophagus specially with the new acid reflux i have been getting out of no where, he believes something was done wrong, i will find out on my next appointment in november. i'm curious to know too! i felt like such a failure and a loser but my doctor really helped to pull me out of that black hole and wants to help with something that will permanently keep me on track, like the switch. Also, i was extremely young getting the band, but even as i went to get the sleeve (which was brand new to my team of doctors st the time it was done to me) i still wasn't given the right information or guidance that i'm sure doctors are able to give now that the sleeve is more developed. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello. i'm new on here. just want to share my story to seek advice. when i was 15 back in 2008, i got the lap band. it was the worst experience ever. i was only loosing weight because i threw up EVERY SINGLE bit of food i ate. i lost 80lb very very quickly and i was extremely sick. my doctor said it shouldn't be happening, so instead of trying to fix it he drained my band. After a year i started to gain weight. In 2012 i was revised to the gastric sleeve. at this time, this procedure was brand new to my doctor, he hadn't done it before. I got it done quickly after the appointments with him, maybe 3 months. i was a slow loser for a whole year. it took me a year to lose 70 pounds, even eating what i thought was healthy (Protein first and some vegetables and brown rice, wha i was taught). i wasn't never really taught about carbs at all, always just eat "whole grain everything but eat your protein first and you should be fine" none of the information that i learned now from the fb group. i got into my first relationship, went to the DR and was diagnosed with PCOS, like lots of girls are. I was put on birth control and as soon as i did my weight shit up. as it shot up and me not knowing why i threw myself into a mind change that i couldn't shake out. while working 2 jobs (13 hour days) i began to lose care about myself, and regained most my weight, shooting back up to 230. i hadn't noticed the weight gain for a while, either because i'd stopped weighing myself. last year i started to exercise and count my calories and lost 20 lbs. even continuing it again, i have not budged. does anyone have any advice? yes, i know that you need to diet with the sleeve. it wasn't till recently by following where i learned about macros and counting calories and Protein shakes. my mother recently got the sleeve procedure, and i was thinking of going to her doctor to discuss my options, because mine no longer takes my new insurance and he is a pediatric doctor. do you think he would help me, or just toss me to a nutritionist? thanks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

i have been looked down upon by every member of my family who knows. so i thank you guys so much for the support! i will update!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

thank you so much Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App They don't have "sizes" of sleeves. It's all in relation to your body. The surgeon works with the anesthesiologist to pass a small tube into your tummy, and that is what sizes your sleeve. The surgeon staples as close as possible to the tube. I'd go to a reputable gastric surgeon. I can't believe a pediatrician did this at such a young age. Please consult a bariatric expert. Best of luck! thanks for the advice! will make an appointment for monday. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

thanks. he i actually one of the leading pediatric doctors in the US. but yes, he's a primary pediatric surgeon. i was his youngest he performed the lap band on at 14 turning 15. and i wasn't the first for his sleeves, but it was still very very new. maybe thy didn't have the different sizes that they do now. i will take your advice, thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

add note**** i have NEVER felt full and ate as little as my mom does with her surgery, or anyone that i've seen on the board. i have always been able to eat a lot, now even more. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App