tamra.

Hello!! Where in CA are you from?

I am a revision as well. Are you going lapband to something or VSG to bypass?

I am a revision as well. Are you going lapband to something or VSG to bypass?

Don't be concerned. Everyone's different. I am only liquids 2 days before surgery and in the hospital. When discharged I can move to cream soups and protein shakes.

Please don't be embarrassed!! Its life, and things happen! My bestfriend was band to sleeve, and then GERD took over; she just bypassed a few months ago and hasn't had one single day of it again!

Oh girl don't trip, I don't get offended easy! haha. My surgeon keeps saying protein (chicken fish etc) and I just smile LOL.

I am chronically low on D also!! I think it's due to my past 10 years as a vegan but went to Vegetarian about 3 years ago- BUT I still don't drink milk and I hate the sun LOL. Thankfully my Dr is proactive, and she put me on a weekly dose 2 weeks ago. Praying it's helping! I have the list of vitamins and I am sooooo confused, even though I am a Lapband patient (which basically tells you I NEVERRRR took my vitamins all these years) - my friend who is sleeve to bypass made herself a daily color chart, to help learn, I think I will do the same.

Yes it’s usually ones who have never struggled. Ugh. Don’t worry about the malabsorption! I had lapband done in 2010 and I’ve been ok!

Yes! It’s very physically mentally and emotionally challenging. Because this is my second weight loss surgery I have had some negativity from my family, but I am choosing to meet it with positivity.

Sleeve, August 15th

I love that you have kept it between you two. I have shared with a few close people but today my coworker said "doing anything fun for your week off?" I said oh, just having a small medical procedure, nothing too fancy" - I am not close with my admin team personal life wise, so I felt on the spot, but spit that out.

J ~ I miss Dr. Baggs SO MUCH!! I don't have KP anymore because I work for Blue Shield. I actually CALLED him a few months ago asking if he would revise me and how much out of pocket a month it would be LOL! He told me it would be so expensive as well as 2 surgeries. He told me the surgeon I have right now is an excellent Dr., so that made me feel ablittle better! HI REGGIE!!!! How scary about your band!!! Mine is still in there, perfectly hanging on from what we can tell, but it's just not doing it's job as it should. I tried to get a fill once after I changed insurances in 2020, and I literally made it to the car and was throwing up my spit, she had to take the fill out. I have another friend trying that med as well, but like you is dealing with the shortage.

Long time no talk!!!!! How are you!!!! I am revising to the sleeve with John Muir August 15th. I was successful with the band for many many years but after a baby and life I gained everything back and then some!

Long time no talk!!!!! How are you!!!! I am revising to the sleeve with John Muir August 15th. I was successful with the band for many many years but after a baby and life I gained everything back and then some!

oooo I wish I could have 1 meal on mine haha, but luckily I am just doing it Sun/Mon and then surgery Tuesday morning. The hardest part for me will be the coffee, it can only be black and I am a splenda/soy milk coffee drinker.

WHATTT!! Where in NorCal! Sending you a message

I have 2 days of liquids before my surgery (8/15) - My list is SO SMALL - Broth, Jello, water, apple/grape juice, black coffee.....ugh....I am vegetarian so Jello won't be happening..

I am getting so nervous even though 8/15 is weeks away!!! How many of you have a liquid diet prior? I have one for 2 days before surgery; my list is small.....broth, popcicles, juice, black coffee.... Also, how are you handling the non-positive people? My mom felt the need to tell me things that can happen AFTER....I just can't....

Hello friends - anyone still here?!!??

Hello friends - anyone still here?!!??

Hello everyone!!!!! My name is Tamra and I will be revising from LapBand to Sleeve, August 15th!! I cannot believe how many of us have the same day haha. I have had my band since 2010 but after life, babies, marriage and an empty band I am not heavier then my first surgery. I am nervous, scared, excited....everything you can be. I am located in Northern CA

Since I am getting bombarded with emails LOL I figured I would say hello before I unsubscribed lol Hope everyone is doing good! Seems lots of changes. even tho I dont have kaiser anymore I have had my band recently checked and everything is 100% great no slippage, no corrosion, etc. I am still 100% happy with my choice and have pretty much maintained my weight under 200 lbs for some time now. Glad to see everyone talking, and take care!

HELLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SORRY I MISSED THE WALK!! PAT GOT YOUR VM LATE, SORRY I DIDNT MAKE IT TO SEE YOU =(

Morning everyone!! Deff check out Walmart Candra, like Pam mentioned. I have friends who have to get prescrptions there because of no coverage, and they only pay $10 or $12 bucks. You might get lucky and be okay! DO NOT FEEL BAD ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT GAIN! I am a yr out and only down 28lbs as of today. At one point I was BACK TO 235 (214 is my lowest) which is bad when surgery morning I was 247; We all have life and issues, and we all have to deal with them somehow. Regardless, you are still smaller then when you started and that right there is something to be happy about! =) Riley how is WW working for you? I go on and off the plan and can't seem to stick with it. Right now I am doing a basic low carb atkins, eating under 20 carbs a day since I don't do well with them. So far down roughly 9 lbs in alil over a week and a half and sure the gym helped as well