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Don't have any answers yet... but I go in for band to bypass revision this Saturday... I also had tons of issues with my 8 year old lapband... I did have a good 90lb weight loss but after my pregnancy it slipped and landed me in the ER not able to swallow even spit for 5 days... lived off an IV pretty much... not fun. From what I've read the band to bypass revision people have said bypass is 100% better, you feel full, no GERD, no puking... Im very excited!

Just scheduled my surgery for this Saturday October 3 with Dr Fernando Garcia in Tijuana! This is for a revision lapband to RNY, very excited but nervous since Im going alone... Anyone scheduled Oct 3? Anyone with the same Dr or experiences with him?
Thanks!

Surgery went well, just woke up. Sore from where lapband port was removed but otherwise good!

Surgery went well, just woke up. Sore from where lapband port was removed but otherwise good!

@@395Ron don't be too worried about after surgery!! I had surgery 12 hours ago and it was a revision so they had to pull out my lapband on top of doing RNY and I feel pretty great! I was terrified before surgery but valum they gave me helped lol. I came to hospital in Mexico by myself but there's tons of other patients here all walking the halls together and everyone feels pretty good, it's not so bad.

Your stomach is still healing from a huge trauma, so the nerves haven't really started working again. So even though it feels like you can eat more or you want to eat more, try to stick to the plan. I still sort of felt hunger in the beginning but oddly enough now I rarely do and it's super manageable when I do. Good luck, take care of yourself.

Wow this is inspiring! I feel alot better.You know what they say you are your toughest critic. I'm just happy to know im not alone and that this is standard. I keep thinking also that im drinking so much fluids i must be over doing it... but today i measured it and... im on 16 ounces... and its 8pm.... fail. I'm going to work on that as well. Good luck and Great Job to all my post op-ers you inspire me =)! And KIwi don't push the Protein before you're allowed... It might get stuck or be too much for your stomach to handle. wait for clearance! <3

I gave up on trying to get my insurance to cover it and am in the airport as we speak heading to Tijuana. $6800 for band to bypass revision... I didn't want to jump thru all the insurance hoops anymore.

That sounds pretty normal for loss considering you probably haven't eaten any real food or calories in a week. I'm on day 3 post op and down 3lb. But I also have a lot of bloating in my stomach. I'm in Mexico for surgery n all they give us is ice and apple juice, no Protein. :/

Best of luck to everyone making their old/new transition today! I was released yesterday and with the exception of some pain (totally manageable) and a leaky drain sight, I'm great! I haven't been able to keep up with everyone this weekend as I had my phone and the app kept crashing so I'm playing catchup. I LOVE reading all the posts of those of us about to start this leg of the journey. If you are about to have your surgery, trust me, it's over in a flash. There is some discomfort but I can tell you, if you get up ASAP and walk, it'll make all the difference. Even if you let out a howl (like I did) when you get up out of that bed, DO IT. The sooner you are up and moving, the quicker you will recover. You can't wait to read about everyone's progress!!!

Surgery went well, just woke up. Sore from where lapband port was removed but otherwise good!

@@395Ron don't be too worried about after surgery!! I had surgery 12 hours ago and it was a revision so they had to pull out my lapband on top of doing RNY and I feel pretty great! I was terrified before surgery but valum they gave me helped lol. I came to hospital in Mexico by myself but there's tons of other patients here all walking the halls together and everyone feels pretty good, it's not so bad.

Surgery went well, just woke up. Sore from where lapband port was removed but otherwise good!

In the airport headed to Mexico! Surgery in the morning!!!! So excited to get this lapband out and RNY done!

Surgery went well, just woke up. Sore from where lapband port was removed but otherwise good!

@@60&goin4it I think i would kill for a low fat yogurt right now!! For supper last night I had a half cup of chicken broth, Cherry Jello (which I discovered I don't like) my Optifast and peach tea crystal light (which I also discovered I am not crazy about)!! I just woke up and would love my normal cup of Earl Gray loaded with all the things I can't have..lol. instead I found some peach cobbler tea made by Tazo that is,actually pretty awesome all by its lonesome. I wish we were in the same hospital, that would be awesome!! Well we are getting closer!!
@@Jenaenae84 I really am sorry you had to cook for everyone else. I simply could not do that. My willpower would crumble. But just look at how awesome your willpower is. If anything, that shows you how mentally ready you are for this surgery! Great job. Monday will be here before you know it!!!
@@395Ron the broth is great. So far it is the highlight but I know it too is going to become monotonous. Pre op is definitely not fun but I do get a little tickled every time my husband gets that look of horror in his eyes realizing he will be doing this in a few weeks!! He has actually been awesome much like your wife. He helped me clean out the fridge a few days ago and he is making sure that he and Seth don't eat in front of me! I really appreciate that! Work has been a different story. I manage a spa and our break room is a constant buffet.
I am so sorry that you had such a bad day yesterday but it is perfectly normal to feel those feelings. I am sure the roller coaster of emotions will be with each of us for some time to come. But it sounds like you have an amazing support system which is crucial. Just remember, you've got this!!
@@Newnetty Welcome to our family. We are thrilled to have you!
@@kiwi201000
It's great to see you on the other side! I am so glad that you are doing so great. Keep walking! I truly hope my surgery goes as easily as your has!
@@kristenkek Welcome to our family! Glad to have you!
@@covarrubia911 how are you feeling??
Well I am getting out of bed to start pre op day 2!! Yay!!

@@395Ron don't be too worried about after surgery!! I had surgery 12 hours ago and it was a revision so they had to pull out my lapband on top of doing RNY and I feel pretty great! I was terrified before surgery but valum they gave me helped lol. I came to hospital in Mexico by myself but there's tons of other patients here all walking the halls together and everyone feels pretty good, it's not so bad.

@@395Ron don't be too worried about after surgery!! I had surgery 12 hours ago and it was a revision so they had to pull out my lapband on top of doing RNY and I feel pretty great! I was terrified before surgery but valum they gave me helped lol. I came to hospital in Mexico by myself but there's tons of other patients here all walking the halls together and everyone feels pretty good, it's not so bad.

@@395Ron don't be too worried about after surgery!! I had surgery 12 hours ago and it was a revision so they had to pull out my lapband on top of doing RNY and I feel pretty great! I was terrified before surgery but valum they gave me helped lol. I came to hospital in Mexico by myself but there's tons of other patients here all walking the halls together and everyone feels pretty good, it's not so bad.

@@395Ron don't be too worried about after surgery!! I had surgery 12 hours ago and it was a revision so they had to pull out my lapband on top of doing RNY and I feel pretty great! I was terrified before surgery but valum they gave me helped lol. I came to hospital in Mexico by myself but there's tons of other patients here all walking the halls together and everyone feels pretty good, it's not so bad.

@@395Ron don't be too worried about after surgery!! I had surgery 12 hours ago and it was a revision so they had to pull out my lapband on top of doing RNY and I feel pretty great! I was terrified before surgery but valum they gave me helped lol. I came to hospital in Mexico by myself but there's tons of other patients here all walking the halls together and everyone feels pretty good, it's not so bad.

Thank you Edie! I'm headed to the hospital now... Heart pounding away...

Thank you Edie! I'm headed to the hospital now... Heart pounding away...

In the airport headed to Mexico! Surgery in the morning!!!! So excited to get this lapband out and RNY done!

Thank you Edie! I'm headed to the hospital now... Heart pounding away...