mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Head Hunger - Anyone have good suggestions on how to get rid of and avoid head hunger?

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Starting to Panic - Hello Everyone, Ok I'm having revision from lap band to RNY on the 25th I've started my pre op diet which is 2 protein shakes and then a small meal with protein then veggies...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Bathroom issues - I'm on my Pre Op diet drinking the protein drinks has anyone else had stomach issues while starting these.  Seems like i have to go a lot more than I used to  (I know TMI)

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Having revision from band to RNY confused - Hello I put this on the revision forum also I'm just wondering I've read a lot about the RNY and not as much about the DS I'm reading stories on here now about peopl...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Are you happy with your revision to RNY or do you - Hello everyone, I had the band 8 months ago I've had nothing but problems with it so I am scheduled for Revision to RNY on the 25th of the month. Reading more and more s...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Nectar Protein Drink ? - Hello everyone, Start my pre op diet tomorrow surgery is set for March 25th :), Just a question on what is considered the size of a protein drink? Nectar says 1 full sco...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
I'm approved - Found out last week I got approved for revision from lap band to RNY I'm so excited and nervous.  I go for my pre op on the 7th and then my surgery date is March 25th. A...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
I've been approved!! So Happy - Got the news I'm approved for revision from lap band to RNY. Surgery date is March 25th pre op is the 7th can't wait for the day to come. Lots to prepare for any advice ...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Anyone gained any weight back? - Hello everyone going to have revision trying to decide between sleeve and RNY has anyone with the sleeve gained weight back I see a few RNY's that after 2 years have started...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Anyone else's fiance not want them to have surgery - So I have had the band 7 months now been throwing up and found out it has slipped and i haven't lost any weight with it and I hate the thing.  So I'm waiting to here from my ins...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Are you still happy with the results you are getti - So I'm still up in the air for my lap band revision Still not sure if RNY is better for me than the sleeve. Waiting for approval from my insurance now for RNY I'm just hopin...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Any one have an image of their slipped band - Hi everyone Had my upper GI last week my radiologist said band had slipped going to new surgeon for hopefully a revision to RNY but the more I look at the image the more i'm...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Anyone go back to work after a week - I'm looking into revision from the lap band to the RNY I'm just wondering I have a desk job after the band I had surgery on a Thursday and went to work on Monday.  I know it's a...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
How did you decide RNY - Hello everyone, I have had the lap band for 7 months now it's never worked for me after and upper GI I have found out the band has slipped.  I'm going to go to have a revisi...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Revision ? sleeve or bypass - Hi so I'm having revision surgery I'm debating between sleeve or bypass. I was all set on the sleeve now I'm leading more towards the bypass I've only had the band 6 mon...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Found out band slipped - So today I went for my upper GI and the radiologist told me that my band had slipped a little.  This is why I have no restriction and why I'm getting sick a lot I guess.  I feel...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Anyone with BCBS New England have revision surgery - Hi Everyone Anyone on here have BCBS of New England and have revision surgery of the lap band to gastric sleeve covered by their insurance?  If so how hard was it to get app...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
from Lap Band to Vertical Sleeve - Hello everyone, I've had the lap band for 6 months now I have not lost anymore weight since my surgery.  I have had 8 fills i believe I'm so frustrated a lot of things get s...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
has anyone gained weight after their surgery - Hello everyone I'm just wondering has anyone gained weight after your surgery until you've found your sweet spot for the band?  Ive been banded since August 9th and have not fou...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Gaining weight - Hi everyone, Ok so I'm still on the bandster hell with my fills.  I had my surgery August 9th, I've since had 3 fills for the first couple of days i feel full less hungry then af...

mercedes66693 posted a comment 11 years, 7 months ago
you look great keep up the good work

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Discouraged and depressed - Hi everyone, It's been about a month since I've been here.  I'm having some doubts about my band.  I received the band August 9th and before the surgery I lost 13 lbs it's been 2 ...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Scared - Wow Ok so i'm new to the site been her for 9 days 9 days with my new band.  Ready some of these post are really scaring me.  Is this band not going to work for me I'm only down 2 p...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
food trouble - Hey everyone I've So on day 9 my new band I have not told a soul at my work that i did this (they wouldn't understand and competition from some office girls is just a pain in the ...

mercedes66693 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Pain where the port is - Hi everyone doing better today with the hunger I was just wondering tomorrow will be a week since my surgery which i can't believe.  I'm still have some pain where the port is is t...
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