Melanie C.

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Band removal - I had my band removed Thursday and I am in so much pain. I dont remember this much pain when I had it placed. They also did a liver biopsy, but I have such a burning sensation i...

I was cleared - I got my clearance from the heart doctor today to have my lap band removal. I am so happy about that! They did put me on blood pressure medications because my blood pressure has...

Got a date!! - Ok so, They call me today to tell me that my insurance has been approved, but my head surgeon does not want them doing band removals and RNY at the same time anymore. So, I have...

Seems like I will never get my date! - So, almost 3 weeks ago I talk to the woman in the bariatric department at the hospital I am having my surgery at. She tells me all my tests were done and they were sending my fi...

A little worried! - I know I shouldn't even be worried about this, but when I met my fiance almost 2 years ago I weighed 240, I know weigh 245. He's a big guy but he has been dieting with me and lo...

Salads - Does anyone have any suggestions for Salad dressings? I'm just wondering what everyone else uses.

Happy and frustrated! - Ok, I had my lap band surgery at Shands in Gainesville. They are also who I am going through to do my Gastric Bypass. I'm happy because I called them today and they said that I ...

Love the Primo Shirt!! I havent seen one of those in years!

Doctors Name - Can anyone tell me how to change my doctors name on my profile?? Thank you in advance!

Whey Protein Shots - Does anyone use the Whey Protein Shots? I had lap band surgery 4 years ago and was unsuccessful with it and working towards having gastric bypass. I would sometimes use them whe...

You look amazing! You carry your weight very well. When I was 214 I...

Very Handsome

Straws? - I have noticed comments on a few posts about straws. I have not had surgery yet, but I am wondering if anyone else has a little germ issue. When in a restaurant I cant drink out...

First Appointment - I had my first appointment with the nutritionist today. I had lap band surgery at the same hospital 4.5 years ago, so I have seen her before. The meeting was a bit confusing for...

Lapband toGastric Bypass revision - I have an appointment on the 3rd with the psychologist for my psych evaluation and my first appointment the the nutritionist for my nutrition evaluation. My doctor wants me to l...

Lapband revison to Gastric Bypass - I had lapband surgery almost 5 years ago. It has not been a success for me. My surgeon has recommended I have gastric bypass. Has anyone here had a revision from lapband to gast...