ConnieSings

This has been a great discussion topic and I have enjoyed reading everyone's responses... Sally... I am just now 4 weeks post op! I had lots of nausea and took medication for it well past the 2 week mark. I also, still have some nausea, just not the extent that I did earlier. Fatigue is a huge factor for me... I'm a little older than you... 54 and have other physical issues so all that plays on me as well. Even with your questions and taxing issues, it sounds like you are doing great. You have received some great advice here... I have loved reading everything and it's great whenever we are all able to find folks so close to our own situation. Take your time... don't get in a hurry and listen to your body... God Bless You on your journey...

Well I am a 4 week Veteran... does that count? I had the lap band in Feb 2010. Lost approx 40 lbs (50 to include pre op). Stayed the same for approx 2 years... then had a horrible "stuck" feeling, vomiting almost anything else I tried to eat... and had the band unfilled in April of 2012. Gained approx... 20 lbs back. August 9, 2012 had the revision from band to sleeve. It was a diff surgery at almost 3 hours. I had a lot of scar tissue around the band and wrapped around my esophagus... also a kink in my esophagus... My doctor being a very patient man worked a miracle in the operating room without having to do an open surgery... However, like I said, it took about 3 hours as opposed to the 1 hour normal sleeve surgery. I've done well with no problem. I agree in that I believe the recovery is a little longer and it takes a little longer for the body to heal... I have gone really slow with soft to mushy food... as that is the Phase 3 that I am just now beginning to move into. God Bless You on your journey...and I hope your revision goes well....

Don't ever feel silly about going for help especially when pain is involved... Pain is a definite indication that something is wrong... In this case, it was gas... (thank you Lord) but, it could have been something much worse... Several have had to deal with blood clots and that was their only indication... pain!!! So glad that you are feeling better... God Bless You.

Hey to all you "BAND TO SLEEVE" people~~~ I was just curious how everyone is doing... I'm in several other forums, but, this is the one I am really interested in the progress you are making because this is the forum that best describes me,,, BAND TO SLEEVE! I am wanting to know if my weight loss is average to what everyone else is doing. I see that some of the folks who are straight sleeve surgery are losing really fast... and I also know it makes a difference as to how much weight you actually have to lose... so.... What has your progress been like and how are you doing? 4 WEEKS POST OP - 17 lbs down. from 206 to 189 lbs.

That is so awesome for you... I had the band for 2.5 years and had a lot of scar tissue along with a kink... in the esophagus... ugh!!! But, I am sleeved now and doing wonderful as well......

Hi everyone... I'm getting band removal to sleeve on Aug 9th. Orlando Regional in Orlando, Fl with Dr. Jawad.

I will be sleeved on August 9th... Good luck to you...

Well Ladies... I have been like a heater all my life... (my hubby says, I'm still "hot", even if it does come in flashes)....but, this mid-life cycle... is the pits... and I think cold is good... So, I am looking forward to it. Besides... who wouldn't love to wear those cute little tee-shirts with the layered look... a beautiful sweater... or even cotton sweater... Thinking about it brings on a hot flash!!! lololol

You guys are AWESOME!!! Can't say thanks enough... those were some of my exact thoughts about the RNY with the stomach laying off to the side... ummm what for??? After having the band, losing approx 50 lb.s from my highest weight... only about 40 with the sleeve itself... and having some vomiting, sliming, stuck in the gut feelings... I am ready to do something different. My weight problems began after a car accident in 1997. A traumatic closed head brain injury with lots of medications since... So, I'm really hoping this will be the answer. I am a little older than most of you... 54... and exercise is a huge problem with me... The fatigue, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome... Not a lot of hope in that area... Do you find you have to exercise like crazy or anyone do the moderate walking exercise?

This is so much help... thank you all for posting... I'm a band to sleeve... scheduled for August 9.

Hi everyone... I am in a holding patter... band to sleeve scheduled for Aug 9th. I've been reading and reading on the sleeve vs, RnY and still have so many questions. One comment that I read was in regards to the "stomach removal". In essence the writer was stating to be very careful of the sleeve because unlike other surgeries... this surgery was permanent and couldn't be reversed should complications arise. Has anyone had such complications or know what the writer might be referring too? Also, a comment was made... "I didn't want to risk getting rid of the x-tra stomach in case I might need it later"???? Anyone know what the x-tra stomach would be needed or used for??? Are these crazy questions? Ha!!!

Congratulations!!!

Hi Carollee... Good news for you!!! Congratulations. I'm so glad that you happy with your results... Do you mind telling me about your experience?

I was even thinking of calling and asking the dr to put some fluid back into the band to get this under control...