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So I have attained my 1st NSV:) One of the things that happened when I hit my ultimate low and made the decision to get my lap band was when my wedding ring wouldn't fit:( I had to have my ring enlarged a few years back and at that time it was no big deal. But to have to do it again was really disheartening. I am 2 weeks post op and I have lost enough weight and water weight that my ring comfortably fits again. This is so motivational. It was hard when my husband asked why I wasn't wearing my band and I told him it was cutting off the circulation in my finger. I think this was the point when he realized how much I was struggling too. Oh well that is in the past. The ring fits now and I hope the next thing I have to do is get it made smaller.
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Hello Fellow Sleevers, It's been a while since I have been active on the website and it's really good to be here :-) Life is progressing well even though I've had a few stressful moments (like the possibility of job redundancy - which didn't happen this time!) I have stayed positive, calm and faithful to my Higher Power in the knowledge that these will get me through anything and food won't!!! Of course, losing weight and being in less discomfort and pain has had a massive impact on my life; I have the energy to walk at least 10,000 steps every day, I Zumba, swim, use the gym and am starting to feel ready to start running. Most days I want to jump for joy at how good I feel and this is what I call living on Positivity Street. Taking care of myself means looking after number 1 and so my new address is: 1, Positivity Street. It also means I'm finding neighbours who live on the same street mentally/emotionally because this is my new location having moved out of Depression Drive. Sadly, I have said sad goodbyes to those who still live there but I hope they will move to the sunny side of town someday soon. I haven't turned my back on the loved ones who see life with a dark cloud over them, but in order to keep progressing in health and life, I have to move on and be with those who are in the same space as myself, because it is these people (many of whom are on this site) who will keep me motivated and inspired. It is important to be optimistic, focussed, courageous and determined. It is these things which keep us kind as human beings because we can support others positively as they move forward as well. Yes, I have let go of some people because I choose not to indulge in negative behaviours like gossiping and bitching, seeing the world as doomed etc. To me the world is just opening up because I have chosen to come out and see it. Walking has given me the opportunity to see nature, colours and even in the city where I live I've come to appreciate the beauty of the Thames and all the wonderful London architecture and art which surrounds me. I am no longer afraid to live in world: it's still a great place and number 1 Positivity Street offers a fantastic view of it!
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Welcome Paul, My husband was not to excited about me having the surgery! He is thin and always been thin. When he was a kid he tells me the story how his Mom stood on the porch and made him run around the block. I don't think he had the chance to be fat. But his metabolism is just right, he eats alot and never exercises! He is one of those people over weight people envy. But after we went through the process, he had to watch an on line video, Emmie series, which my surgeon required. He learned a lot and went to the orientations and meetings with me. I was afraid to much info may have been a bad thing for him. But he was interested and became very supportive. I believe the surgery part of maybe something happening to me was his biggest fear. Now he calls me " Queen of Lap Band!". When I was in surgery, he ventured to the education area of the hospital where there was another orientation to possible new patients and he joined in. I thought that was funny, maybe he was bored! Good luck with your process. I have been banded now for a month. I am on all food. I am discouraged that the weight loss has slowed down and that I need a fill! My appointment is not until July 31. But I am trying to learn each day about it. I am sure there is a July band thread, that will be most helpful, but read the June thread too, because you can learn from what those stages ahead too. I read May's and it is helpful. Take care.
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My band is coming April 16
PSWashburn replied to PSWashburn's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Kat, Thanks for responding. I am kind of new to navigating in a sight like this. Well after a year of investigating I am looking forward to it I think. I am about 80 lbs over weight. Because of an auto accident four years ago, not only has the weight kept coming, I have not been able to control it. High blood pressure, apnea, and a few other complications has required me to go this direction. My wife thought about joining me in doing it, she is now nervous about the side affects concerned she would have things begining to sag. So I am on my own. -
Just joined today, from Alabama
snowflake21al replied to razberry*kisses's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Stephanie, I'm glad there are more and more people from our area on here. I live in Clay, not even a mile from the Publix so we are pretty close. Congradulations on the weight loss! Monica -
Hey Jules I was banded on 09/04/08 & I know exactly how you feel. My days go good if I can get down 1 - 16.9 oz bottle water & maybe 1 jello cup. I have no appetite at all, but I will tell you my body sure can tell. I feel so drained & have no energy at all. I have my post opt-visit tomorrow & hope I don't get fussed at by the dr. Well I hope your days go better & if not just think this is a great way to boost your weight loss!:omg_smile:
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Just joined...and very confused
Kiwigirlinoz replied to chazpbg's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hey Chaz i had my surgery just over a week ago now and I agree, it's hard when you see foods that you would normally not think twice about eating, but I also agree with the others who've said it's something you just have to work on. I have been overweight my whole life and this whole lap band adventure is so so exciting to me. I barely ate in my first week home, and my weight loss reflected that for sure, but now I'm feeling hungry and although on fluids, I just make sure I eat on time and usually every couple of hours - not that I'm eating HUGE amounts - probably half a cup at a time (soup, juice both vegie and fruit), Meal Replacement drink etc. I have found that this just keeps me focussed and on track. My first fill wont be for another 6 weeks or so, and my surgeon said to me before I let hospital - that the time is essential to first put a 'band' around my mind in terms of what foods I should eat and what I shouldn't, so that when I have my first fill it won't be such a big surprise :wink: I am excited for you and am sending lots of positive vibes! I hope this was helpful in some way? Cal -
You are so right, this is my last resort and option of ever even getting close to a healthy normal weight. I think I am concerned that I'll get negative feedback from people for "cheating" this way but in the end, it is my body and my choice. 😊
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Just got a call for my consult!!!!!
Afrykanvyolet replied to jackie506's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Jacki, Congratulations! I wish you much success during your journey to shedding some weight. I know I read a couple of posts where there were a few 15 yr old that had the surgery done in Mexico. Maybe if you do a search, you'll find it. I do think that you are doing a wonderful job in helping your daughter with her weight loss. -
I just got off the phone with my doctors office and have officially scheduled my surgery. I'm insanely excited but I'm finding that the possibility of losing the weight is causing me to sort of have an identity crisis. Through my journey so far I have found that I have hid behind my weight for the majority of my life. I know this is psychological but has any else faced this?
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Well I'm all the way in Orange County, but my group was great! They are located in Newport Beach and are called the N.E.W Program. Their whole practice (including not only surgeons, but internists and dietitians) are dedicated ONLY to bariatrics. They had great statistics on laprascopic to open conversion and I liked their whole approach to the subject. I think their website is The N.E.W. Program Southern California - Gastric bypass, Lap-Band, Weight loss, Adolescent Obesity. Tell your cousin good luck!
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welcome to LBT, congrats on your weight loss!
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Just wanted to introduce myself
daisybug replied to tigerlili08's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi & WELCOME You have an awesome start on your journey! Good luck & try not to get discouraged if the weight loss slows down a bit or even stops until you get some restriction going. I went through an eight week period and didn't lose a single lb. keep your eye on the goal & remember how far you have come already! WTG!!! 278/231/180 -
I have a surgery date of December 10th and I am very excited! I started the medifast diet early because my insurance requires a bmi of less than 50 and I am slightly above that. So inorder to qualify I started medifast on September 16th. I have been on the diet for two weeks now and have lost 15 pounds! I am happy about the weight loss but I am afraid I will not be able to stick to the medifast for three whole months. Right now I am on four shakes a day with one meal. Soon I will be on five shakes a day with no meal! I pray I have the willpower to stay on the medifast. If I don't, I wont lose enough weight to have my insurance pay for the surgery. I need words of advise on how to make it through. Did anyone else get frustrated on the medifast diet?
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just wanted to introduce myself
Jewels68 replied to evobuilder's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congrats on your weight loss. I hope to have my surgery on the 25th. Just waiting for insurance to give the go ahead. I finished my 3 month dietitian thing for insurance adn I have done everything the doctor wanted. -
My name is Carla. I have had the lap band since october of 2008. I will never regret getting it, however, I wish I went about it a little bit different. I made the decision in the beginning of June of 2008 to get it and because my insurance didn't cover it, I got to rush through and skip a lot of steps (psych consult/nutrition/support group). I have been overweight my entire life and my weight was slowly ballooning upwards. I was 200 lbs when I was 16 and clocked in at 326 the day of surgery. I had surgery when I was 31. I (stupidly) thought the band would fix everything that was wrong in my life. While it has done numerous things for me (no more sleep apnea, more self-confident in my job, and through the roof energy!) there have been set backs. One of my biggest issues that I have is that I am completely unable to see my weight loss. When I look in the mirror, I see no difference between me now and me then. Oh yeah, I weigh 180 now. I tend not to eat a lot. Three to five bites at a time, and sometimes it will go through the band and sometimes ... Well sometimes it revisits me. I eat about 3 "meals" a day. Depression has hit me in the past 6 months, because I just want to eat a "normal" meal without wondering where the nearest bathroom is. I despise going out to restaurants (ever since my episode at bob Evans with the little old lady standing outside of my bathroom stall lecturing me on bulimia). I decided to join this site as a form of support. In case you are wondering, yes I have spoke to my surgeon about this, but I don't think he listens. I am (somewhat) afraid that I will "fail" and gain weight again if he takes any fluid out. Argh! Stupid me!
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I had surgery with a weight of 240 after the diet. My rny was fine at first but I started having complications. To this day we aren't sure what caused them, but after four months in and out of the hospital I had my surgery reversed and had gastric sleeve instead. It's very rare to do this but this was my surgeons suggestion. My first surgeon was a total jerk and was very unsupportive. It was a tough experience and very scary. I had two pic lines and went days without eating or drinking. After my sleeve surgery, my major complications stopped, but I have never been able to transition to solids. My sleeve surgery was March 2015 and I've never had a full meal. I found a new surgeon who has diagnosed me with a stricture and scar tissue in the spot they reconnected my pouch from the rny with the new sleeve stomach. He has done one dilation on me but it did not help. He wants to continue the dilations. The ironic thing is that he says if the dilations don't work, I may have to go back to rny. So I'm 123 pounds at 5'6 and still losing about two pounds per week. I can't seem to settle on a weight loss goal and I'm terrified of entering maintainence. On the positive side, because this post is not in any way intended to be negative towards this surgery- I have never looked or felt better. I feel amazing in my new body. I love the way I look now. I Celebrate this body by dressing up and buying clothes and enjoying a dating life and a social life I would never have had otherwise. My confidence is through the roof. My back pain is gone and I have more energy for my kids and life in general. This surgery have my my life back and released me from the chain of a food addiction. I would do it again in a second!!!! Again and again. Because guess what? Nothing tastes as good as thin feels. Period. I hope my story helps you in your journey. I highly recommend this surgery, it is a wonderful tool that can give you the leverage you need to lose weight and the truth is the vast majority of people do not have complications. I would do it again in spite of mine and I'm happy to answer any questions anyone has for me. Here are some photos of me. I haven't had any plastic surgery and don't plan to. Before: Most recent: The last one, me swimming with my kids, is something I could never have done without this surgery.
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Congrats, it will be life changing. I was sleeved by Dr. Almanza on 5-25-2011 and things could not be better. My weight loss has been great but the way you will feel is fantastic. They will take good care of you and it will be over before you know it. I cannot believe it has been 7 weeks since my surgery, it seems like only a couple. The time will fly by for you. Enjoy the journey.
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Just Banded 1/24/12
vingotti33 replied to Mrs. Grace J's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
First off congratulations. make sure you walk daily as much possible. You will have gas pains but they will subside. Keep in mind that right now it is about healing, not about losing weight. I have read a lot of post of people upset with themselves because they are not dropped major weight. They are only a few weeks out of surgery. So make sure you focus on healing, the weight loss will come. Make sure you are getting you protein in and taking multivitamins. That is important to healing. Get you rest and do not lift anything. Most important, follow the rules your doctor has provided. Congratulations again, and welcome to the journey. -
My Gastric Sleeve Journey!
joatsaint replied to Wantanewlife's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congrats on the surgery and the weight loss. I too am a little worried about getting back on "normal" food and gaining the weight back. But since my surgery, I don't have that constant hungry feeling. I try to notice my hunger pains and decide if it is head hunger or my stomach is really empty. I think as long as I pay attention to my eating habits, I'll be okay. If you are like me, and eat 1 bite too much, your stomach is going to let your know. :-) I take very small bites (less than 1/2 teaspoon) and I've learned that after 3 - 4 bites, I need to stop. Good luck with your journey. -
Just Approved! And Scared As Hell ....
AliveAgain replied to wanttobeamoore's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 36 and was not born into an obese family, but I have been yo-yo'ing with my weight for 20 years. I was sick of it. My husband and I want to try to have kids, if it's not too late. But I needed to lose about 100-130 pounds to be healthy enough to get pregnant, and have a healthy baby. The first time I had to lose weight was only about 20 pounds (college). Then later in life after a bad break up, another 40 pounds. I could always get it off and keep it off for a while, but then as soon as life got hectic and hard -- it would come right back on. This last time, I gained 100 pounds in a single year. Then another 40 over the next year. This weight just wasn't coming off so easily. I'd lose 20-30 pounds here and there, then gain it all back as soon as I lost focus. And I'll say having a full-size stomach was not helping me. The heavier I was, the more I dealt with emotions with food. It's not like before when I could deal with emotions with getting outside, planning trips, going to the gym. I was in a vicious cycle and needed to get out to save my life. Getting the sleeve was the right direction for me. I needed the tool of a smaller capacity stomach so that I could break the cycle of dealing with negative emotions with food. I wasn't a fast food person per se, we don't keep sweets and chips in the house. It wasn't about my food choices so much as about the quantity and my habits (going all day without eating, then having two portions of Pasta at dinner). Now, I'm so much the normal person it's scary. I can eat anything that is good for me, in the right size portions, and I'm exercising like crazy which is keeping my stress in check. I applaud anyone who can get the weight off on their own -- but the bigger battle is keeping it off, for the rest of your life. I just knew with my history that even if I lost 130 pounds on my own, that I was very likely going to put it back on sometime in the next five years. The surgery gives me the peace of mind that I will always have this tool to my disposal, keeping me vigilant. -
Considering the gastric sleeve!
girlonfire89 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I've been thinking about getting WLS for some time and exploring my options. Right now I'm working with the idea that the gastric sleeve is the best option for me. My BMI is definitely over 40, I have high blood pressure and GERD, so I don't doubt that I'll be approved. I'm not sure about the physician supervised history of diets since my doctors have basically just said "eat less and move more" since I was about 8 years old (yes, I have been trying to lose weight since I was 8 years old). Is that a hurdle or is it something a doctor will typically sign off on even if I haven't done Medifast or Jenny Craig or something? I also have a past history of an eating disorder, but I'm seeing a nutritional therapist and psychiatrist to manage it. I'm worried that will disqualify me but hopefully the fact that I am not relapsing and am in treatment will work in my favor. I'm going to the seminar at OHSU this evening and I'm really excited but slightly nervous. I'm ready to make a change in my life and I don't expect the surgery to magically fix everything. The surgery is just going to be one tool in my arsenal against my weight. I look forward to speaking with everyone here! -
I got my lap band in 2006 and loved it. I lost over 100lbs and felf great. However I had to have it removed last November 2014 due to slippage. Trying to get approved for a sleeve. I talked to two different Doctors, both recomended to have the surgerys done seperatly, giving time for the scar tissue, etc. to heal. I am now fighting with my insurance company. My wonderful Doctor even called and had a Peer to Peer in my defence trying to get insurance approval. I have written 2 appeal letters and have been denied 3 times. It is now in the hands of a third party. I was wondering if there are others out there with similar storys. I am going throught with the surgery regardless, even if I have to self pay but its going to wipe out all my savings. FYI I have gained 50+ lbs.
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Lap-band surgery Dec 31, 2007
brandigilley replied to brandigilley's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks for the info! I am a weenie about going to the doctor! I am concerned that I am not losing weight right now. I do not have any restriction in my band but have been following the diet they gave me. I have not weighed-- scared to! I am not really hungry ever but still have cravings. Is this normal? -
The adjustable gastric band (Lap-Band or Realize Band) is not all that new any more. The Lap-Band has been approved for use in the USA since 2001, the Realize Band since 2007, and other brands of bands have been used in the rest of the world since the 1980's. I had a band slip (resolved with a complete unfill) and a port flip (corrected with surgery), but I loved my band. You're correct that band surgery is reversible, though I wouldn't recommend doing that unless it was to treat a complication. Just because it's reversible doesn't mean that the band is easy to remove. RNY (gastric bypass) is also reversible, though not easily. VSG (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) is not reversible, and only the "switch" part of DS (duodenal switch) is reversible. Good luck with your decision. It's good that you're doing research. I suggest thatyou carefully weigh what other bariatric patients and a bariatric surgeon tell you, and pick the procedure that feels right for you, to meet your weight loss needs and your post-op lifestyle. Jean
