AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

vBloc  Interesting. 

http://abc13.com/health/this-is-*the*-new-weight-loss-surgery/888623/ 


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

How was the recovery?  I recall the lap band recovery period was about a week or so.  I am also wondering how long before I can eat normally? 

 


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

My insurance denied the sleeve.  It may have an exclusion clause although I"m not sure.  It will only cover removal of the band.  So, now I'm left wondering what I will be doing.  Yesterday I had a hysterectomy (Laproscopic) so will be figuring this ou


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

Do you suggest ordering any online foods for upcoming post-op?  I saw a website specializing in WLS foods. 

I eat LCHF.  I do not want to eat anything that might throw my body into carb cravings.  I will be starting back to work 10 days after s


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

In my consideration for revision to the sleeve I need to understand recovery time.   My WLS doctor said he could also do the sleeve revision before school begins.  So if I return to school on August 17 for teacher stuff, and the kids arrive on Aug 24 h


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I found this article very enlightening to some things I was not aware of. 

http://www.laparoscopic.md/sleeve/what-digestive-changes-occur-after-gastric-sleeve-surgery

For example, the reason someone should not drink and eat at the same


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

Does a heating pad really help move the gas after surgery?  That was the worst part of getting my lap band (besides port pain)! 


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

WLS ~ Low Carb Eating ~ Therpy

Anyone else? 

I hope to have my WLS revision mid August, I'm already eating low carb (lost 15 lbs in 3 weeks so far), and meeting the therapist for the first time in a couple weeks. 

I think these


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

About a week ago I visited my lap band surgeon.  For the third time having issues with acid reflux at night, enlarged pouch, and a minor band slip.  He said he could revise the surgery and because I'm havi


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I have been on diets since I was 13 yo.  The most success has come from low carb ways of eating and my lap band.   I was banded in 2007 and began eating this way and cheated some but lost a bunch...about 100 lbs.  This was due to low calorie/limited fo


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/diet-exercise-treatment-for-obese-patients/

I've been saying this for years!  There is something different about very obese people and it ain't just overeating!  This is a very good article explaining how it stems ba


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

Hi All!

My revision surgery (if approved) will be pretty close to the beginning of school.  I'm a teacher and return on Aug 17 and kids return on Aug 24.  I will have about 4 weeks after surgery before school starts so I'm wondering where I'll


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

Hello All!

I'm wondering how many are having acid reflux?  I did a search and read a thread from a year or so ago.  Several people responded saying they have HORRIBLE acid reflux.  One of the reasons for revising my lap band is due to acid refl


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

How does eating and drinking compare from lapband to sleeve?  I NEED to revise! 

Thanks


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

How does eating and drinking compare to the lap band?  I NEED to revise. 

Thanks! 


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

Does anyone have iron deficiency?  I've been doing my research and this seems the more common risk factor for those several years out.  (I'm having a hysterectomy in a week so that won't be an issue.)  I've read about iron infusion and B-12 injections.


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

Hi All!  This is an awesome forum and I am learning SO MUCH to be well informed on my life decision.  THANK YOU!!!

How do you eat fast food or other restaurants?

I travel every summer for 2 months w/o kitchen availability (I posted abou


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I am considering a revision from band to RNY.  My doctor already said I am a good candidate due to complications with the band and lack of weight loss. 

I work at a summer camp every summer for 2 months. I'm a teacher so this feels like a paid


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I currently have a lapband (2007) but am considering revising to sleeve or bypass.  I have some complications with the band and my doctor says I'm a good candidate for revision.

My understanding is the the sleeve is much like the band without t


AngelaLynn11 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I have a lapband but am considering revision to a bypass.  My weight loss has not been significant and I have other physical complications with the band.  My physician already said he will do it and I am a good candidate.  I'm choosing between the RNY

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