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Hi and thanks so much for asking about the surgery. It went ok, considering. My band was an old model from 2006, with the buckle in it. My surgeon said most of my stomach has prolapsed up through the band, and formed a lot of scar tissue. The surgery took 2.5 hours to repair the scar tissue damage and replace the band with a newer, updated model. Im not sure exactly which one yet. Post-op wasn't too bad, but I did stay in the hospital 2 days because of the extensive scar repair. Right now Im feeling pretty good. Up walking around, driving, and doing small stuff. No lifting for 10 days. I have surgical staples still in place till the 21st. All in all. an ordeal but Im glad its over and happy I got right again. Ben some nausea this time around, but not too bad. Will be on stage 1 for 4 weeks. My surgeon is ultra-conservative and extremely cautious; couldn't ask for a better person to be in this with. When I got home, I was horrified to have gained 6 pounds in the first 4 days, without so much as a morsel of food consumed. My brain knew it was swelling, fluids, post-opjunk, but to any heavy person who hasn't eaten in 4 days, a 6 pound gain is mentally devastating! Glad to say that today, 5 days post-op, I am back to my starting weight. Although this has been tough, Im happy I was able to be rebanded. I did so well with it for so long. I intend to recommit myself to keeping with the program, going to support meetings, and working the band to my best advantage. I feel very grateful for this second chance!
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I have this problem also. I am currently in my first month of 3 month supervised. I gained 2 lbs and I'm so nervous what the doctor will say. I'm at home all day long and will eat bc the kids waste, or out of boredom, but I also never get the full feeling. So tomorrow I am sending all snacks and junk food to my mom. I got healthy snacks for the kids and I really am trying to only eat 6 small meals a day and get all my water in. Wish me luck!!!
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What Is Your Goal? And What Would You Do To Get There.
B-52 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm curious from everyone here who has been banded...What do you expect to get out of it? I mean realisticly? I'm not looking for answers such as "I'd like to see my toes" or "I'd like to wear those pants again" You went through all the hassle of getting surgery...surley people must have some serious expectations. And the 2nd half of my inquiry is....To what extent are you willing to go to reach that expectation? Are you willing to sacrafice the very thing you love? food? That got you in this condition in the first place? OR...do you think you can do both?? Hold onto your old life and try to change your future life at the same time?? Specifically your love for food. I have reached my goal, but I am finding out that peoples goals are very subjective. What one person wants may not be what the other person wants at all! To me, the goal has always been to have a normal BMI and normal weight, and I would do whatever it takes to get to that goal! I have also learned that some people are not ready for that type of commitment. Maybe "slow and steady" is the course. -
Should be fine. Depending on your starting weight the lbs fly off at first.
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Wow wow wow that is a lot of weight to be loosing an yep it probly depends on how much your current weight is as to how fast your loosing bit have to say that's awesome !'
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Hello to all, I just recently had my VGS done this past wednesday and was out by Friday. I am fortunate in that I heal fast. I notice that I find myself becoming more concerned about the complications after all is said and done. My surgeon said after 6-8 weeks the stomach has absorbed the staples and sutures. What i find that I am having trouble understanding is how this is called an irreversible procedure yet many have said the stomach can stretch out again. Does this mean it can grow back to the size it was previously or that it can stretch to a bigger holding capacity and that is it? Another part of me questions what I have done. I was around 354lbs,but i always worked out but found out my metabolism had stalled,my sleep apnea was at a superbad level. Yet no matter how hard i worked and even with just Protein shakes and a regular meal of broiled chiken or lean meat,i still could not drop weight. Now a day before surgery im 350,i check myself today. and im 337. To me though it's more a component of being on a liquid diet rather than anything else. Im just wondering if i gave up good times with my family eating out at restaurants and not being able to finish a plate that has 2 sides and one main dish. Not that i do that all the time,just I don't want to enjoy 1/4 a plate then get full and the smell would still be tempting me even though i feel full. Am I only the only one to have these feelings of uncertainty? I am not an emotional eater or a stress eater. I eat because I enjoy it. I even love to cook. I know i did this for my health. I just feel unsure.
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I recently saw "My 600 Pound Life" for the first time, featuring Melissa Morris. I was flipping through channels and I stumbled upon this and I couldn't look away. I watched the show with a mix of astonishment, disgust and yes - recognition. I am not 600 pounds. No. I am *only* 275 pounds. But let's be honest: during the first 10 minutes of watching, you're sitting there thinking, "Oh my gosh, how did she get like this? How did she let this happen? What a tragedy." And for the final 50 minutes you watch in a sickened sense of recognition. Recognition of the same focus on food, the same addictions, the same shame and the same feeling of helplessness to really fix it all by yourself. I won't watch the show with my husband or kids because I don't want want them to recognize me in those behaviors. I don't want to see the thought dawn on them - somehow I want to keep up the delusion that I'm not that bad. But I could be. It makes me grateful that I'm getting help and support. It strengthens my decision to have surgery (12 days away!!). It keeps me out of denial. Let's face it - I'm not just a few Weight Watchers meetings away from a healthy weight anymore.
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You just went thru major surgery - give your body a break. It's still trying to figure out what you've done to it. Be patient and follow your doctor's instructions...the weight will come off. If you haven't started taking measurements (upper arms, neck, bust, chest, waist, hips, thigh, calf, etc), do so now. It will be most helpful when you're in a stall to see your body getting smaller. Also, start making a photo journal - I love looking back at my pictures and seeing myself shrink. You got this! You're doing fine.
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Surgery pre op visit and i've gained weight
sweetbrandie posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am scheduled for surgery on Aug. 18th. I last seen my surgeon in April and weighed 239lbs. I was scheduled for surgery on 6/6/09 but was denied by insurance. We appelled and now i'm approved and almost there. Here's my problem...i got the i'll never eat again syndrom and ate EVERYthing in sight!!! I'm now at 250 and so nervous about my preop visit on Wed. with my surgeon. I'm scared he want think i'm serious about my commitment to this because of my weight gain. Did anyone else have this problem? I feel awful about this but am ready for my new life. I also was told origianaly i would have no preop diet.:cool: -
I am looking for a surgeon that will give me some options for weight loss, I have been down this road a few times whether to get it done or not. I want to find a good surgeon in my area but I have found the better ones are a few hours away and I am worried about complications and me not being able to get back to him/her in a hurry if I need too. There are two in this area that I have visited and neither of them have outstanding surgical records and have not been rated that high, so I hate to settle with them. This may be a long shot but I am wondering if anyone is in my area or outside this area that could help.
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Shocked at Weight
Melissannde replied to mattie7632's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think there's a weight loss conference in Vegas sometime in the future.... Congrats on the weight loss. -
Hello all, I just took a preggo test on Saturday and discovered I am pregnant. I noticed the last couple days that I was getting hungry a lot more. Today at work, I ate basically all day, and was still hungry. On my way home, I was so hungry I stopped at McDonalds and got a Big Mac, which I haven't been able to eat since banded in Dec of 2008. I just finished it! None of it got stuck! Granted, feel full finally, but I NEVER wanted to be able to eat a Big Mac again, no matter what! Last week I got full off 1/2 cup of food and stuff was still getting stuck! What the hell happened to my band? This food problem started yesterday, I still had restriction on Saturday, some Sunday, and now here Monday I got nothin'! And just to clarify, I did NOT overeat until today, so I haven't stretched out my band. And today my version of over eating was half a thing of oatmeal at breakfast (eaten over a two hour period), water, lunch I had 1/4 of a cheese roll up, 1 cup of salad with ital dressing, (which should have more than filled me up) then about 5 corn chips dipped in hummus, and Andes mint. I also ate peanut butter crackers as a snack- all six of them. I am so proud of my weight loss (295 to 185), but am terrified something happened to my band that it stopped working. HELP!!!!!
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Shocked at Weight
Pamalamadingdong replied to mattie7632's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I weight myself every Monday, I battle getting on the scale every day but everyone says once a week. I was in bandster hell for about 2 weeks didn't lose a pound a 1/2 pound a 1/4 pound nothing. I still haven't had a fill and can and occasionally do eat what ever I want. I get my 1st fill on the 24th, but i the last 2 weeks I've lost 4 lbs so I'm happy with that, and don't expect it to go up much more than that I'm just looking forward to not being hungry every 2 hours. -
Hey guys I'm getting banding tomorrow morning!! Exciting, but I'm starting to have major doubts... but I think its just anxiety about having surgery.. I've never had any surgery or anasthesia before. Anyways, I'm really freaking out over eating habits. I'm worried that after this surgery I'm going to eat less, but still eat CRAP all the time. I'm a college student and I really don't know how to cook, but I am very aware of what is healthy and what is not. How do you guys get over cravings?? How do you cook at first? What do you puree thats healthy and won't sabatoge you in the mushy phase? How do you restrict your carbs?! I'm a complete carb addict and I'm worried that even if I cook my own foods, if I have carbs all the time I will yet again be a failure at weight loss. Any tips, references, or books to get my mind prepared to not sabatoge myself?
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What Is Your Goal? And What Would You Do To Get There.
pugsx3 replied to B-52's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
This may sound crazy, as it doesn't sound like it has anything to do with weight - but I want to get a new job, and get paid what I'm worth. I've always sold myself short because of my weight - and the statistics prove that fat women get paid considerably less. Yes I want to be healthy, lose weight, keep if off, and look good, but most of all I want the confidence that comes with it. I've lost it on my own before, and I'm just praying that the band will make it too uncomfortable for me to overeat - which is my main issue. -
Hola Amigos, Got My Surgery Date
California Kelly posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Hello Friends, I am new here but have been "lurking" for about a year. Creepy huh? haha Have had weight issues my whole life and at 36 the battle with the bulge is getting the better of me. Decided after every diet and exercise program failing, that this is my last chance. My weight has not only caused me a great deal of angst (infertility) but also embarrassment ( held up a carnival ride and asked for seat extender on a plane) These of course are just a few highlights. Wanted to travel with my husband, but it now appears that plane tickets are exorbitant and we have a house full of pets that needs tending to, so I am going alone. ** Is anyone else going to Mexico on December 26th who may want a moral support buddy?** My Dr. is Jamie Ramos Kelly. My fear level right now is going back and forth. Sometimes I feel confident with my decision and sometimes I want to call and cancel my appointment because I think I've gone mad to consider this. "Yes mom, I am traveling to Mexico to have my stomach cut out, no mom I don't think I will be kidnapped by cartel." Looking forward to sharing my journey with you all. -
Almost a year after attending the seminar my VSG is scheduled for June 30th. Tomorrow I go for my pre-surgical testing, my last visit with my surgeon and a group class. I'm not nervous at all about the surgery, just excited and cannot wait to see what the rest of my new-found life awaits. My surgeon told me at my first visit with him that I will lose 90 lbs. over a year! Given that, I am seeing on different posts on here that people around my weight are losing weight at a quicker pace. I know not to compare myself to others, but just wondered if the weight is coming off quicker than expected. I have been heavy most of my life and I'm really having a hard time wrapping my mind around what I will look like 40, 50 or 90 lbs lighter. I keep hearing about the amount of energy people are gaining and really looking forward to that because I am tired all the time and could sleep anywhere. What kinds of vitamins is everyone using? I have been trying Celebrate vitamins, but they are so big and so sweet they are hard to choke down. I have never really been able to take vitamins without nausea..even with food. Any ideas? Sorry for such a long post, I guess I'm just excited that this is really about to happen! Height: 5'11/2" Hw: 262 Cw: 242
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My weight doesn't change after 3 weeks
Ksyusha posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery was on July 27. I lost 26 lbs science 1 week pre-op diet, but now my weight doesn't change during last week at all. I follow all rules, I walk a lot, but nothing changes. Is it normal? -
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GOAL! 133.6 Pounds and 10.5 Months Later! (w/pics)
dkwarner11 replied to livvsmum's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You look awesome! Congrats on your weight loss. Hope I can do the same, still doing pre op stuff and waiting on approval. -
2 weeks post-op Feel like I can eat anything!
izarigo replied to kaseybc's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm going to be completely honest. I had a band and I also had it removed because it was not working the doctor converted me.to a gastric sleeve. I never felt full I was always hungry and eat normally no restrictions. 2 years later never lost a pound. I didnt give up After frequent visits with my surgeon I told him I wanted to see what the problem was, I've had two weight loss surgeries and I'm still FAT. So he did a revision of my sleeve. I'm finally feeling what every one else is 2 Oz of food and I feel full. A Protein shake would NEVER fill me up. NOW I'm full. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using the BariatricPal App -
So I have decided that for every 10 kilograms of weight I lose I will get a charm bracelet and then charms. I am so excited because I will be able to pick something fun and cute for every milestone as well as look at the bracelet and remember what hard work I have done. I have not been banded yet, but I am confident my turn on the waiting list will be soon. :frown:) I have lost 11 kilos since November 20 :confused: so I am going to lay-by my bracelet this weekend. It is so exciting. The charms and bracelet I am getting are here: www.thomassabo.com.au They are so so much cuter in person! I can't wait to add the last charm! xoxo Diva
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Thank You Lynneanne. My physician and I are working on getting all the data together. Part of the difficulty I have at the moment is that I am living in Australia as an ex-pat, and my records are in the U.S. I have gotten part of them and working getting the rest of them sent via e-mail over. We plan to submit the request with research backing up the request, along with the data that I have of my lab work previously which demonstrates improvement with weight loss. I am just hoping they will accept the VLCD weight loss program that I did for over nine months, even though it is out of the two year period they request.
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I am going through the approval process with my surgeons office, and I have a question about my insurance. I have UPMC for you in Lehigh County, PA. I am getting conflicting information from call center reps about the requirements. Specifically the medically supervised diet, I have been told 3 months, 6 months and no diet is required. So, I found the Policy and Procedure manual on UPMC's website for my policy. It states that with a bmi over 40 (mine is 43) I need to meet one of the following requirements either have a co-morbidity, or have 6 months of doctor supervised weight loss. I have moderate to severe sleep apnea, which is a listed co-morbidity. So in my mind I meet the qualifications. However when I called back with the policy and procedure manual I was told that the 6 month weight loss program was a requirement of my surgeons group. This is not the case, I spoke to the nurse at my surgeons office and was told that they don't set those requirements. I just had my 3 month weigh-in and we decided to submit for instance yesterday. If I am denied will I be able to speak to UPMC's medical department that makes the decision? How long should I expect to wait for a decision? Any other advice or information would be appreciated! Thanks
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any revised lab bandsters out there???
Tracy_K07 replied to dowhatitdo1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How do they revise it? I was banned on 11/4/09. I have had problems with being too tight and not being able to eat anything. It has been like that for months now, up and down, that he wants to take the band completely out. He said that he doesn’t know why I keep getting like that and the best thing to do it take it out give my body a few months to heal and then talk about putting it back in. I have lost 50 pounds and am SO scared that the weight will come back on. Anyone else have to have theirs removed completely?
