brennajohnson14

Thanks!

Cool. I have to go back to work after 10 days and have a high pain tolerance so I’m hoping for a good quick recovery. Hoping I don’t have a ton of hunger.

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!

I’m with Bridges Weight Loss - Dr Fang. He’s been amazing so far! I’m prepared for the possibility of losing less slowly than others but hoping that I’ll lose quickly. The doc seemed optimistic about fast results. I’m just going to be happy to be rid of the band. Any acid reflux so far?

I'm having band to bypass revision surgery on November 8th. I'm excited for a life-change but nervous and anxious for the procedure. My anxiety is unfortunately so bad that my blood pressure sky-rockets at the hospital - and I don't even have high blood pressure! The last time I was in for a surgery (in February for an ankle surgery), I told them how anxious I was. They immediately spoke to the anesthesia doctor and got me a major dose of valium which was a huge help! Talk with your nurses, they are there to help you feel comfortable. I do anesthesia on animals, stress and anxiety changes how much anesthesia we use but it doesn't necessarily change their outcome. Anesthesia is always a risk, but you are in the hands of trained professionals! Also, word of advice...talk to the anesthesia doctor as well (they should come talk to you anyway before-hand), tell them your fears, find out their credentials if it will help you feel better. I'm 31, single, and just have animals as my kids. I'm going back to work 10 days after surgery - should be fun! You can do it! The outcome will be amazing and finally we can live a healthy life!

You look awesome! Keep it up! It gives me hope to see you doing well! I'm getting my revision from band to bypass Nov. 8th and have high hopes for success!