brennajohnson14

I had a lap band placed in 2015.  I was strict - no caffeine, no soda, no alcohol.  I attempted to eat vegetables and protein in the form of meat...only to regurge them back up every time.  My surgeon was supposed to be "one of the best" around in the Valley of the Sun.  The support groups consisted of skinny people with success stories and no understanding for what I was going through.  The nutritionist eventually "fired" me because I was allergic to some fruits and vegetables and couldn't get others down.  He stated that I needed to change my attitude and stop pretending that I was allergic to some fruits and vegetables.  I was irritated to say the least.  After filling the band to the max, I was dropped off of their radar.  I honestly didn't want to go back - I felt that I had nowhere to turn to.  I tried so hard - exercising, eating better, etc.  I lost 30lbs, that was it.  In 1 year, 30 lbs was ridiculous.  
      So now, here I am, late 2017 and finally getting some help from a different surgeon who actually cares.  I'm getting a conversion of the lap band to bypass.  I know it's permanent but I need to make this change.  I know I can eat right.  I have no problems changing that part of my life.  I've been overweight since high-school.  I've never seen myself as a healthy weighted adult.  I'm excited and nervous!  Wish me luck!