Band removed now wanting VSG
Hi I was banded in 2010, Had it removed 4.9.16. Insurance has ok for the sleeve. I don't have to loose weight but can not gain. For the first time in 6 years I am able to eat things. I can tell I am on a slippery slope and find myself sliding down fast already. Does anyone have suggestions to what I should do for the next 6 months to prepare for the sleeve?
When I started the weight loss process, my nutritionist had me follow the "post surgery diet" which consisted of 4 ounces of dense protein and all the healthy low-carb veggies I could eat. The program also allowed 1/2 cup of starchy food - rice, potatoes, bread, etc. but I chose not to eat these knowing that carbs cause food cravings for me.
I lost 50 pounds on this diet which really helped my efforts after surgery.
best wishes,
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
I was banded on 3/14/12 and my surgeon drained the fluid on 4/11/16. My band corroded and I stopped losing weight in 2015. Well, needless to say I eat like a freed hostage! On 4/12 I actually ate a medium pizza by myself. I just got my sleeve on 5/7/16. I was almost 200lbs again. It's a VERY slippery slope, and my a$$ was sliding fast!!!
