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Thank you so much for that insight. I actually didn't have reflux issues with the band - it eroded into my stomach instead. Not sure if that makes a difference. My doc and I did discuss the other options, but given that I am only 40lbs from goal weight, it didn't make sense to do something more drastic.
Having said that, I will definitely be on the lookout for reflux issues after the surgery, as you mentioned. I really appreciate you giving me that advice.
I'm surprised you are getting the sleeve after the band. Most band patients who go to the sleeve end up revising to either the DS or Bypass due to excessive reflux. I'm a band to bypass revision because the band caused damage and the sleeve was a no go. Might want to rethink getting the sleeve especially if you had any issue at all with the band.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Thank you so much for that honest answer. I will be careful with carbs and trigger foods after surgery. I guess I was hoping my cravings would change, but sounds like they never fully go away.
no surgery is going to make ravings go away. Cravings are a mind thing. Surgery is done on our stomachs or our brains/ minds.
we still have to make a concerted effort to choose not to listen to our minds about cravings.
Thank you so much for that honest answer. I will be careful with carbs and trigger foods after surgery. I guess I was hoping my cravings would change, but sounds like they never fully go away.
Yes my hunger came back and yes food was/is a trigger. I have kids and they enjoy occasional chips, ice cream, cookies etc. I started seeing a therapist, but the real help came from my dietician. I need routine, some meal planning, and healthy snacks. It's really about me holding myself accountable.
When you say it was like you never had surgery, does that mean your hunger came back? Or were you triggered by food even if you weren't hungry? This is my biggest fear that the lack of hunger won't be enough.
sounds like you still had success though. Congrats on that.
Yes, it sounds like carbs are a no go, even with this wls. Very sorry to hear about the kidney. I wish you the best.
Surgery was easy for me and I lost 30 pounds in 3 months. But I ended up turning to carbs and unhealthy snacks for the next 3 months, loss of motivation to exercise, and gained 5 pounds. I've been back on track with my food routine and exercise. I thought what a waste of surgery, but once I got out of my funk, I realized I was sabotaging myself. I never had lap band and after my first 3 months it was like I never had surgery.
