
DonnaMaria

DonnaMaria posted a discussion topic 7 years, 5 months ago
On Thursday I had a revision to the gastric bypass. I have now had the band, the sleeve and the bypass.
My question is, did anyone experience a lot of pain after the surgery? My surgery took an hour and a half so my husband feels they probably

DonnaMaria posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago
Hi. I am having bypass surgery in a couple of weeks. It is a revision from gastric sleeve. How long did you need to recuperate?

DonnaMaria posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago
Hi. I am having gastric bypass on August 31st. I weight 178 and am 5'7". Anyone start out this low. I really don't want to loose too much weight. I have to get the surgery due to complications from the sleeve and lap-band.

DonnaMaria posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago
I am having a problem getting food (especially meat) stuck. I am a revision from lap band and it feels just the same as when things got stuck with the band. I am chewing enough although sometimes I could eat slower. Any advise?

DonnaMaria posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago
I had VSG February 2,2016. I have come to realize that I get very ill when I eat sugar. Does anyone else have this happen? Of course I shouldn't be eating sweets.

DonnaMaria posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
Okay, on January 5th I went to the ER aspect my surgeon due to pain around the lap band area. They did emergency surgery. A week ago I got a letter saying they wouldn't approve the surgery due to the fact that the doctor was out of network. He isn't so

DonnaMaria posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
I had the sleeve on Feb. 2nd. How do I change that in my signature? Thanks!

DonnaMaria posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
Hi. I will be eight weeks out on Tuesday. I had:
a few bites of popover with a wee bit of butter
few teaspoons of mashed potatoes
2/3 crab cake
We went out to dinner and it was great. I didn't feel deprived at all!

DonnaMaria posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
I revised to a sleeve 2/2. How do I change my ticker? Thanks

DonnaMaria posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago
I am three weeks post surgery. It just occurred to me I never see salad listed in the "what are you eating" posts.
Please tell me we can eat an occasional salad in a few months.

DonnaMaria posted a discussion topic 8 years, 12 months ago
So I had the gastric sleeve a little less than two weeks ago. Today I was watching the food channel for about an hour. Finally my husband came in and said "how can you watch food shows when you are only drinking liquids"? It occurred to me that I hadn'

DonnaMaria posted a discussion topic 8 years, 12 months ago
i met with my nutritionist this morning and was told I will be on mushies for a month? I know every doctor is different but it seems like a long time. Of course I will follow doctors orders.
Just would like to know others experience.

DonnaMaria posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
I had my revision from lap band to gastric sleeve yesterday. I woke up I. So much pain. Apparently I had a ton of scar tissue and a hihatial hernia.
I am waiting to hear on my swallow test but they already told me I am staying tonight

DonnaMaria posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
Hi. After a three year fight to get the sleeve I am having it February 2nd. I had emergency surgery January 5th to have my band out.
I just met with the surgeon Wednesday and he kind of scared me. Went over the chances of leaks, possible compl

DonnaMaria wrote Great advice from a fellow member! 9 years, 4 months ago
You are blessed with a beautiful family and they give you plenty of exercise. Here are some food ideas:
Keep the snacks out of the house. You and your family will be better off without them ...

DonnaMaria posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Hi. I just got my letter in the mail today. My surgeon recommends I get the band out first, wait two months and then get the sleeve. My husband doesn't like the fact that I will be having two surgeries.
Anyone else have the band out first? How

DonnaMaria posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
My name is Donna. I have been a member here since 2006 when I got my lap band. I got a call on Thursday that my revision from the band to the sleeve has been approved. I have been trying since 2012 to get the sleeve. It took changing insurance companie

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