Well my dr. was right, I had my band removed and have gained back 70lbs., I wish I had gotten the gastric bypass done while he was in doing the removal.  The 45 min. surgery turned into 2 hrs. due to the amt. of scar tissue.  But everything happens for a reason.  My husband didn't want me to have the gastric bypass anyway, but seeing how unhappy I am has made him change his mind (especially since he didn't help me keep the weight off like he said). 

I first talked to my primary and we had a good talk, she said that physically I was a good candidate for the gastric bypass and knowing my busy lifestyle said that I should have it done.  I then went back to see the dr. that did my lapband surgery and he agreed.  But there were steps I had to take again before he could do it.

I had to go thru the psychiatric eval. again, the nutritionist eval. again and see the weight dr. again this time twice, all to make sure that I'm mentally and physically ready for this new life change that this different surgery will bring.  I had to see the weight dr. 2x bec. my diabeties was getting unstable due to the weight gain.  On the 2nd visit it was down to where she said I was good to go.  The insurance was approved a 2nd time right from the start and I didn't know approval is good for a year, which I was concerned about bec. of having to go thru all of the evaluations again and I am now waiting for the hospital to call me with a date. 

There are a few people who know I'm going to have the surgery and have tried to talk me out of it, but I know that the only way I'm not going to eat is if I can't eat.  After making food the focus of my life for over 50 years I now know me. 

So stay prayful for me as I start on my new journey with the different weight loss surgery to be a happy me again and to fit back into my size 12-14 clothes.  

  Good Friday Morning,

This year is just flying by.    LOL   We all have so much to be grateful for.....today I am so grateful for my life and how it has changed since my WLS.    I guess I have gotten use to the NORMAL now for me and sometimes I forget how miserable I was before my WLS.    After almost 7 yrs....it sometimes is almost like a dream or maybe I should say nightmare before my surgery.    I do remember my lower back constantly hurting....not being able to find anything to fit me much less anything being remotely cute.    I am SO grateful for my WLS and all the choices for WLS today.    PLEASE share with us if you will what you are grateful for today.

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

  Good thursday morning Everyone,

Hope you're having a good week.     My week has been very busy .    We ALL have SO very much in our lives to be grateful for.    I hear people say all the time.....life stinks...nothing is going right and I have NOTHING to be grateful for.    That's bull !!!!   Your breathing.....you have a computer.....you can see.....I bet you can hear too.....life will NEVER be perfect all the time but still we ALL have so muc h to be grateful for.     Those I  just listed are somethings that EVERYONE can be grateful for....not to mention you opened your eyes this morning when you woke up.........also the fact that you woke up.    Today and everyday I am grateful for those things.   I am SO grateful for all my OH Friends and the members who attend my monthly support group.    Grateful...SO VERY GRATEFUL that my hip is finally getting better after falling 3 weeks ago.    PLEASE share with us today what you are grateful for if you like.   Have a great day.

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

 Good Morning Everyone,

Can't believe the middle of the week is already here.    We have SO very much in our lives to be grateful for.    Yesterday I went and sat with 2 friends while their wife and daughter had VSG surgery.     I am SO grateful for my WLS and ALL the diffferent choices of surgeries that change your life for the better.     WLS has totally changed SO many people's lives in fact actually GAVE them their lives back.   i know that was the case for me.    I was so huge i could barely move and was in pain ALL the time with I was standing for more than 10 minutes.    That I will NEVER forget !!!   I am so grateful for my PCP suggestioning my bariatric surgeon.   He is the BEST IMHO in my area.    Such a amazing doctor who cares so much for his patients.    I am SO grateful for my WLS journey and my life now.   PLEASE share with us if you will what you are grateful for today.


Hugs and blessings ~~ Vivian

  Good Morning Everyone,

This is a Support Group weekend for all who need it in the Fort Worth/Keller area,   Saturday morning 9 AM  at Sunny Street Cafe 5000 Western Center Blvd.  Haltom City, Tx. 76137 their is a support breakfast that usually is over by 10 or 10:30 all welcome to both groups even if you are in the learning stages.     Next sunday April 1st  Lose it 4 Life......3:30 -4:30 PM  at  Carroll Watkins Driving School.....303 N. Main Street....Keller, Tx. 76248.    All are welcome to atttend either of these groups.    PLease let me know if you plan to attend either one or both and which one you will be at so we will have enough seats / materials printed for everyone,    Have a great day !!!


Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian