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42-year Old with 3 Children and 2 Grandchildren (Lap Band Revision and Sleeve Procedure) - Plano, TX
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A little nervous about my surgery date (coming up...
swhatley1July 16, 2015
$4,900
A little nervous about my surgery date (coming up in 4 days). I am please to say that I have lost 16 pounds in the last 10 days on my pre-op diet. That is very encouraging. I have been overweight from the time I had my first son at 19. He is now 23 and I have to get my weight under control. I want to get off of my cholesterol and high blood pressure medications. I want a healthy, happy life with my wonderful husband, kids, and grandchildren! I had the lap band done in 2005 with very little results, and many complications. I am having the lap band removed and have opted for the sleeve.
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July 25, 2015
Hope everything went well with your surgery. I had the sleeve done a year ago and lost 70+ pounds. I wear a size 4! Went from 13 medications to 2! Do what your doctors tell you and you will be fine. It will change your life. Congratulations!
July 28, 2015
Surgery went well! So far I have lost 21.6 since I started my pre op diet. I am a week out from surgery and only lost 3.8 last week. Is that normal? I am so afraid that I will be that person that cannot drop the weight no matter what. Of course some of that fear may be from having a lap band for 10 years and not losing weight.
UPDATED FROM swhatley1
8 days post
One Week Post Op
swhatley1July 28, 2015
Well I am one week out. Last week was not as bad as I expected. I was in pain, but it was managed very well with my meds. I am back at work this week and have heard several comments that I already look thinner. I am sure that is not true-but it sure felt great to hear! I am down 21.6 since I started my pre-op diet on July 6th. I am a little concerned that I only lost 3.8 pounds last week. I am hoping that is because my body was a little scared after the trauma-ha! I will get some pictures loaded for my pre-surgery and post-surgery soon. Thanks for everyone's support!
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UPDATED FROM swhatley1
17 days post
Two Weeks Post Op
swhatley1August 6, 2015
I had my two week checkup with my doctor. I am down 25 pounds, am off all of my medications (high blood pressure and cholesterol), and beginning to feel much better. I talked to the doctor about how slowly the weight seems to be coming off. I found out that I am exactly where I should be. Apparently when you have the lap band removed the gastritis causes a slow down on the weight loss until it clears up. I was pleased to hear that! I have been cleared to work out on my elliptical (no incline, but at least working out). I live in Texas and it has been too hot to take walks outside for the last couple of weeks. I walk laps inside at work, but I don't like to distract my co-workers so I have kept it at a minimum. I have no pain from any of the incisions and everything has healed nicely. I figure if I continue to lose 3 pounds a week I will be down another 63 pounds by Christmas-or a total of 88 pounds. I cannot wait-I am so tired of being overweight. This has been a wonderful decision.
Hi there, welcome to the WLS community!
Good luck for your surgery tomorrow! I hope it all goes well and you have a very smooth recovery!
We have a Gastric Bypass forum, if you're looking for support. The community is very supportive. We've all been, or are going through the same situation, so we're all here to help each other.
You should also check out the links below to some guides, which may help you prepare.
Gastric Bypass Guide
Food Survival Guide
Nutritional Guide
Good luck and please keep us updated with your progress.