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Lap band surgery 2004, nothing but pain & discomfort, no weight loss. Especially port sight hurt, lots of throwing up. After several attempts for help I started to just “live with it”. Married a wonderful man about 2 years ago, he said No your quality of life is more important. Went to doctors with me and he detailed everything (stuff I didn’t think to mention). I was referred to an excellent gastric surgeon. After tests and imaging, he said “the band needs to be removed and a bypass RNY performed. I was scheduled within a week, no waiting time. Best thing I ever did! The band was cutting into my liver, and other issues. I had a bit of discomfort but no pain meds other than Tylenol. I had this done May 15,2023, I have lost 70 pounds and feel great. Wear a size 4-6 jeans. I hope this helps someone. I think the band is the worst choice!

Weighed this morning at 172. Yay looks like I broke the bounce between 177-180. 2 lbs to my 170 goal and 17 lbs to my overall goal of 155

I am so sorry Synlee, what a horrible and scary experience. Praying for the doctors to find and fix the problem quickly. We all want you to get better and healthy. Big hugs to you! 🤗

Well I keep bouncing between 177 and 180, starting to think I won’t hit 175 goal by August 1. 😩

Got you all beat 72 on 7/10 😁

Awesome news congrats. I hit my first goal of 185. On to second goal of 170. Would like to reach it by August 1. I go see my kids August 12

Hey Lipman how goes it? I lose 2-3 lbs a week down 30 lbs since surgery 32 to go Surgery date 5/15 Take care and very proud of you

Hi everyone. Congrats on your surgeries. I had revision from band to bypass 5/15. Still suffer a bit with fatigue. I had drains and the incisions from those are still open and red. Very tender. Sent pictures to nurse. She said just clean them. I just started regular food. Yes things taste different My doc prescribed Celebrex and extra strength Tylenol 4 hours apart and that handled the pain. My body has severe reactions to opioids so I can’t take them. Walking 2-3 miles not every day though and I should Almost 72 yrs old

According to my doctor and nutritionist NO, not enough protein to offset the fat and carbs

I too had a lap band for 18 years no success and many complications. New doc sent me to Bariatric surgeon, many tests, counseling and he said, let’s get the band out and do an RNY bypass. Wonderful doctors here in Temple Tx. Woke sore and in a bit of pain, but not horrible. The constant pain from the band was gone! I feel so much better.

I am a Christian and proud of it! Never the less Who are they to judge? Christ does not want Christians to judge others. I had revision band to RNY 5/15. I applaud you for taking this difficult step. Oddly people think you walk in have a quick simple procedure and the weight Miraculously starts melting away. They turn a blind eye to years of struggles, the fight to be approved and the work before and after surgery.

Check this out https://www.bariatricfoodcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pureed-Diet-Meal-Plan-1.pdf

Lizrios My surgery 5/15 and I am 71. Revision from Band to RNY I am doing good now! Still need a nap daily. Could be I am not walking enough and struggle getting protein in. Overall good though

Find a soft one or look online for a recipe and make your own. You know your body better than anyone else. I have been following you and you’re quite sensible.

Do you like ice cream type of deserts? Your fav instant sugar free pudding non fat sugar free Greek yogurt (less sweet use plain, if you want sweetish use vanilla) 2 scoops 30gr protein powder. See which works best. Freeze in popsicles Make your pudding add yogurt and protein powder and blend well

I am making lasagna for dinner. I am on the soft food stage. Using zucchini slices instead of noodles (be sure to peel them too). Ground Turkey instead of sausage and beef. Once meat, onions, garlic and mushrooms were cooked through, I dumped in blender and ground it up. Made my sauce and added meat mixture. Did my layers using zucchini slices as noodle layer baked as normal. Yummy everyone including me gets some. I have decided to make casseroles and grind the meat up

I too don’t feel true hunger, desire for stuff I shouldn’t eat yep I have that

My hubby has started the Atkins diet and seems frustrated he isn’t losing weight faster

Thanks Lipman! I did talk to him. His Brother had the surgery years ago and overate busting stitches very severe consequences. Weeks in hospital. He doesn’t want that happening to me.

I am also going to blow off a little steam here guys. As you all know getting protein in isn’t easy. Yesterday I grabbed some protein custard from the fridge and Hubby said “eating again?” That was like a knife in my back.

My biggest issue is I still need to nap a lot. Hubby wants to blame the walking, but I am only doing about a mile a day

Things to pack for hospital stay something comfy and loose to wear like a nice comfy pair of pajamas home, Slip on shoes, toothpaste and toothbrush, comb or brush, a pillow for your tummy (especially the ride home) Good luck we are all rooting for you

I started 213 goal 150 current 294. As I understand because I (only we know that’s a dangerous word) have 44 lbs to lose, I will lose more slowly. Is that true and what should I expect?

Yep my surgery was 5/15, I am at a stall. Only 19 lbs so far. So now on soft blended food. I mix up casserole dishes for hubby, family, add everything I can eat , take out a couple cups, blend if necessary and half fill 4 ramekins. I then go forward with fixing the casserole for the family, bake as directed. Freeze 3 of the ramekins for me later. So far everything tastes good. Look up noodless tuna noodle casserole also cauliflower mushroom risotto

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