ElleL

Hi y’all! Band to bypass on 12/12/17. I was losing weight pretty steadily and I’m really sticking to the rules and eating my required (at least) 68 g of protein a day. I’m not perfect at getting at least 80 ounces, but even thru the holidays I managed to lose a few pounds. But how did my weight jump three lbs overnight? I was just 246 the other day and now I’m 249.4? WTF? My weight has ALWAYS fluctuated like this so I shouldn’t be surprised but Jesus I’m only like a month out and only 26 (well, 23) pounds down since before my liquid diet. Shouldn’t it be way more than that considering my liquid diet started the Monday after thanksgiving?

I’m not quite used to this app and I don’t see your stats but I’m sure they’re there somewhere! Lol! I’m glad you have no regrets except you didn’t do it sooner. I sure hope I feel the same!

Hi Everyone! I start my liquid diet next week and completed my orientation yesterday. I’d love to see everyone’s stats! Sex: Surgery Date: Starting Weight Pre Liquid Diet: Current Weight: A goal I’ve set for myself is to lose 100 lbs in the first year, which I think is doable. I’m gonna miss sugar but I’m so tired of being fat that I think I can get over it. I’ve even committed to therapy if needed. Anyone have any regrets?

Mine gives me a five day supply of Tramadol and plenty of Zofran. But I’ll also be on Colace for a few days too until I’m regular again. Your surgeon is being overly cautious. I mean it’s not like you can pop some Advil for the pain FFS.

I️ HATE the feeling of being stuck. It hurts so badly. And sometimes it doesn’t matter what the hell it is (like eggs) it just immediately gets stuck and I️ have to just wait it out. I’m glad to hear I️ might not experience that with the bypass. And I️ never felt full with the band - I’m looking forward to that feeling as well. I’ll be super careful about the fake sugars! Thanks for responding!

I️ think weighing twice a week is a good idea. I️ feel like this is my last chance and I don’t want to regain either. It’s my worst fear. I️ already got the Bariatric vitamins on Amazon a few months ago and just have to go get some protein. I’m all set. Thanks for your reply!

Did you remember the first surgery you had feeling pain where the port was? I️ don’t at all. Just felt really full of air and that was really uncomfortable. My port is immediately next to my belly button and has migrated over the years. My surgeon said that will be the most pain - the port site - so what you are saying makes sense. I️ wish you luck on your journey! I’m not far behind!

Hi Everyone! 12/12/17 is my lucky revision date and I’m not nervous at all. I️ feel like my band failure was all my fault but the more I️ read about how much the band fails, I️ don’t feel so terrible about myself. I’m even excited about my upcoming liquid diet! Anyway, for those of you who have done a revision, what do you wish someone would have told you? For instance, my friend who got the bypass told me he’s much more gassy than before. Are there any things that came unexpected to you? Something you wish someone would have told you? Also, for those kind enough to reply, can you tell me how much you lost in the first six months (total or without liquid diet included)? Thank you so kindly!

We are surgery date buddies! I’m excited!