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Your story brought tears to my eyes. I am picturing two wonderful friends sharing their excitement about their next journey together and how their lives about to change forever together. Both being scared, nervous and so happy for one another. Because you are right, if you have no friends or family that are in your shoes they have no clue the heartache obesity causes each and everyday. Yet you had someone to share that with and it was taken away from you. Although you are grieving maybe picture your friend with her angel wings pushing you along each day and she is watching you over you every minute. I believe this is what she would want for you. I am so sorry for your loss...you have chosen a great nurturing website that will help get you through this. You can be angry, sad and be completely honest on the site. Although we may not know someone who has passed from WLS, we do walk in your shoes everyday as for the physical and emotional pain obesity brings us. Please take care of yourself as this is what your friend would want...only the best for you. May God bless you in these days ahead and you can always do a shout out here....on behalf of LapBandtalk, prayers and hugs to you.. Please forgive me for asking, but may i ask what went wrong? I don't mean to be rude, but i am thinking many are wondering what happened since this is the first time i have heard of one passing of WLS...Again, i am so sorry, i just cannot imagine what your going through. I am worried about your recovery and keeping up with your nutrients....Be careful and keep an open communication with your doctor..they should know about this as like many have mentioned, you need to keep your strength up, be well.....

Your story brought tears to my eyes. I am picturing two wonderful friends sharing their excitement about their next journey together and how their lives about to change forever together. Both being scared, nervous and so happy for one another. Because you are right, if you have no friends or family that are in your shoes they have no clue the heartache obesity causes each and everyday. Yet you had someone to share that with and it was taken away from you. Although you are grieving maybe picture your friend with her angel wings pushing you along each day and she is watching you over you every minute. I believe this is what she would want for you. I am so sorry for your loss...you have chosen a great nurturing website that will help get you through this. You can be angry, sad and be completely honest on the site. Although we may not know someone who has passed from WLS, we do walk in your shoes everyday as for the physical and emotional pain obesity brings us. Please take care of yourself as this is what your friend would want...only the best for you. May God bless you in these days ahead and you can always do a shout out here....on behalf of LapBandtalk, prayers and hugs to you.. Please forgive me for asking, but may i ask what went wrong? I don't mean to be rude, but i am thinking many are wondering what happened since this is the first time i have heard of one passing of WLS...Again, i am so sorry, i just cannot imagine what your going through. I am worried about your recovery and keeping up with your nutrients....Be careful and keep an open communication with your doctor..they should know about this as like many have mentioned, you need to keep your strength up, be well.....

Your story brought tears to my eyes. I am picturing two wonderful friends sharing their excitement about their next journey together and how their lives about to change forever together. Both being scared, nervous and so happy for one another. Because you are right, if you have no friends or family that are in your shoes they have no clue the heartache obesity causes each and everyday. Yet you had someone to share that with and it was taken away from you. Although you are grieving maybe picture your friend with her angel wings pushing you along each day and she is watching you over you every minute. I believe this is what she would want for you. I am so sorry for your loss...you have chosen a great nurturing website that will help get you through this. You can be angry, sad and be completely honest on the site. Although we may not know someone who has passed from WLS, we do walk in your shoes everyday as for the physical and emotional pain obesity brings us. Please take care of yourself as this is what your friend would want...only the best for you. May God bless you in these days ahead and you can always do a shout out here....on behalf of LapBandtalk, prayers and hugs to you.. Please forgive me for asking, but may i ask what went wrong? I don't mean to be rude, but i am thinking many are wondering what happened since this is the first time i have heard of one passing of WLS...Again, i am so sorry, i just cannot imagine what your going through. I am worried about your recovery and keeping up with your nutrients....Be careful and keep an open communication with your doctor..they should know about this as like many have mentioned, you need to keep your strength up, be well.....

So sorry to hear about your struggles. I can completely understand your emotional and physical pain. I myself went through many issues with my band which ended up getting removed and I had the gastric sleeve done on May 1 this year. My issue was my doctor not listening to me and I know my body and knew something was wrong. I was gaining and having much pain in my port area. Too much pain. My fills were not working and I always had to go under fluoroscopy just to find the port for a fill....not cheap. I knew going into this things can happen but when your doctor is not listening to you its hard. I ended up switching doctors within the same clinic and let me tell you, what a difference. He listened to every word I said and looked me straight in the eyes when I talked and when he talked. I also struggled for two years and gained all my weight back and some. So again, I understand your frustration. What bothers me is when we gain or complain about an issue, I found my doctor would automatically blame it on me. Never looking into the band. WEll, after being very persistent and demanding (raising my voice) yep, there was a leak and basically my body was rejecting the band. Took seven months to convince him to check. IN the end it was not my fault. I also had my port replaced once because it twisted...no ones fault though. Not sure what kind of communication you have with your doctor but please be persistent and don't give up. I have to ask...how are your eating habits, getting your liquids in and exercise in... I know, sort of obvious questions but some patients do get off track when they get frustrated. I know of many patients that are getting their bands out and getting the sleeve done. I am so thankful I had that choice. My insurance paid for it and so I count my blessings everyday. Are they giving you meds for the acid reflux? And yes, glad they are doing a scope and hopefully they can find whats going on. Slippage, is it reflux or maybe something else. So this should tell the doctors something. And please, don't take my story the wrong way. I am a big believer in the band when its all working properly, I just chose the sleeve because at one point the band did work for me but my body didn't like it. So that was my next choice....I hear a lot of success stories with the band. But I can honestly say I don't miss the painful fills. I wish you well and hope you get some answers. Keep us updated....

Oh how badly i want to respond to this post. I myself went through lap band hell. I went through lap band hell because my doctor wouldn't listen to me. You are right, he was making lots of money off me each month. I am a 46 yr old woman and i know my body. My band was good for me for about two yrs. and then after a fixed flipped port, everything went downhill but my weight (which i am accountable for) i would lose restriction after 2 or 3 days of a good fill and i had horrible port site pain. So after 7 months of arguing with him i had it. Sure enough, he finally paid attention to how many cc's were in there. One time i asked him what is in there, and he didn't know. i was so pissed i slammed the door. So he found a leak and my port was being rejected. I switched doctors within the clinic and have been so blessed. I chose to have the band out and switched to the sleeve. My insurance covered it because the band was being rejected and i couldn't have it. So far i am 45 pounds down 10 weeks post up and a very good surgeon that listens to me. It sounds like you are trying and doing what you should be doing. I have nothing against lap bands, but why does it seem like if someone has a band thats working they think its you that is doing something wrong. I don't think you are slamming your band, you have every right to slam your incompetent doctor. If you have a chance and decide to change surgeries, the sleeve is so easy. The recovery was a bit hard due to two surgeries at once (band out, and sleeve) but i am good now. I am so sorry you are gong through this. I wish people that had successful lap bands would be more supportive of those that are struggling. If your insurance is paying for it , maybe they can tell them your body is rejecting it and you may want to consider the sleeve. And i never found my sweet spot either after two years. So i feel for you and support you. We have all walked in each others foot steps, so lets make suggestions for those that need it, not tell them how successful you have been with your band. She is hurting enough and feeling sad, she doesn't need more ridicule~~~ You should change doctors if you can., one that listens to you. Yes, my fills were over 200.00 too every month. All it did was build a big medical bill. After i had the sleeve i had 3 post op visits and cancelled the rest. I feel good and am doing fine. I wish you well and please send me a personal message if you want to talk. i am here for each and everyone of you. AS I HAVE WALKED IN ALL YOUR SHOES!!!!!! Lets make sure we are supporting all our members on here. I have heard some harsh things on this site and it makes me sad. Just because one thing works for, it doesn't mean it works for another, even if they are doing everything right. Again, I am here to support all of you. This is a terrible disease that had debilitated many of us...my heart goes to those that are struggling. BUT I BELIEVE IN EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!!!

Oh how badly i want to respond to this post. I myself went through lap band hell. I went through lap band hell because my doctor wouldn't listen to me. You are right, he was making lots of money off me each month. I am a 46 yr old woman and i know my body. My band was good for me for about two yrs. and then after a fixed flipped port, everything went downhill but my weight (which i am accountable for) i would lose restriction after 2 or 3 days of a good fill and i had horrible port site pain. So after 7 months of arguing with him i had it. Sure enough, he finally paid attention to how many cc's were in there. One time i asked him what is in there, and he didn't know. i was so pissed i slammed the door. So he found a leak and my port was being rejected. I switched doctors within the clinic and have been so blessed. I chose to have the band out and switched to the sleeve. My insurance covered it because the band was being rejected and i couldn't have it. So far i am 45 pounds down 10 weeks post up and a very good surgeon that listens to me. It sounds like you are trying and doing what you should be doing. I have nothing against lap bands, but why does it seem like if someone has a band thats working they think its you that is doing something wrong. I don't think you are slamming your band, you have every right to slam your incompetent doctor. If you have a chance and decide to change surgeries, the sleeve is so easy. The recovery was a bit hard due to two surgeries at once (band out, and sleeve) but i am good now. I am so sorry you are gong through this. I wish people that had successful lap bands would be more supportive of those that are struggling. If your insurance is paying for it , maybe they can tell them your body is rejecting it and you may want to consider the sleeve. And i never found my sweet spot either after two years. So i feel for you and support you. We have all walked in each others foot steps, so lets make suggestions for those that need it, not tell them how successful you have been with your band. She is hurting enough and feeling sad, she doesn't need more ridicule~~~ You should change doctors if you can., one that listens to you. Yes, my fills were over 200.00 too every month. All it did was build a big medical bill. After i had the sleeve i had 3 post op visits and cancelled the rest. I feel good and am doing fine. I wish you well and please send me a personal message if you want to talk. i am here for each and everyone of you. AS I HAVE WALKED IN ALL YOUR SHOES!!!!!! Lets make sure we are supporting all our members on here. I have heard some harsh things on this site and it makes me sad. Just because one thing works for, it doesn't mean it works for another, even if they are doing everything right. Again, I am here to support all of you. This is a terrible disease that had debilitated many of us...my heart goes to those that are struggling. BUT I BELIEVE IN EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!!!

So pleased its working for you. I know mine was successful for over 2 yrs. until complications set in. I would be at my goal weight right now if my doctor would have listened to me and found the leak 7 months earlier on, and I was assertive and persistence. But I think for those that may be struggling with the band or any bariatric surgery come on here for support and maybe hear other people's experience. Since yours is working so well, maybe you could share with her your success story and how its working for you, maybe that would help her and give her some ideas. It does sound like another doctor that won't listen now that he has his money, but she needs to hear now why its working well for you. I just believe in support and she is going through a tough time. Again, we all have a connection of had walking in each others shoes. I do wish you continued success and please let others know why yours is working well. They want to hear that and maybe it will help them. Or it is your right not too...SUPPORT, SUPPORT AND SUPPORT...That is what this site is all about....

Oh how badly i want to respond to this post. I myself went through lap band hell. I went through lap band hell because my doctor wouldn't listen to me. You are right, he was making lots of money off me each month. I am a 46 yr old woman and i know my body. My band was good for me for about two yrs. and then after a fixed flipped port, everything went downhill but my weight (which i am accountable for) i would lose restriction after 2 or 3 days of a good fill and i had horrible port site pain. So after 7 months of arguing with him i had it. Sure enough, he finally paid attention to how many cc's were in there. One time i asked him what is in there, and he didn't know. i was so pissed i slammed the door. So he found a leak and my port was being rejected. I switched doctors within the clinic and have been so blessed. I chose to have the band out and switched to the sleeve. My insurance covered it because the band was being rejected and i couldn't have it. So far i am 45 pounds down 10 weeks post up and a very good surgeon that listens to me. It sounds like you are trying and doing what you should be doing. I have nothing against lap bands, but why does it seem like if someone has a band thats working they think its you that is doing something wrong. I don't think you are slamming your band, you have every right to slam your incompetent doctor. If you have a chance and decide to change surgeries, the sleeve is so easy. The recovery was a bit hard due to two surgeries at once (band out, and sleeve) but i am good now. I am so sorry you are gong through this. I wish people that had successful lap bands would be more supportive of those that are struggling. If your insurance is paying for it , maybe they can tell them your body is rejecting it and you may want to consider the sleeve. And i never found my sweet spot either after two years. So i feel for you and support you. We have all walked in each others foot steps, so lets make suggestions for those that need it, not tell them how successful you have been with your band. She is hurting enough and feeling sad, she doesn't need more ridicule~~~ You should change doctors if you can., one that listens to you. Yes, my fills were over 200.00 too every month. All it did was build a big medical bill. After i had the sleeve i had 3 post op visits and cancelled the rest. I feel good and am doing fine. I wish you well and please send me a personal message if you want to talk. i am here for each and everyone of you. AS I HAVE WALKED IN ALL YOUR SHOES!!!!!! Lets make sure we are supporting all our members on here. I have heard some harsh things on this site and it makes me sad. Just because one thing works for, it doesn't mean it works for another, even if they are doing everything right. Again, I am here to support all of you. This is a terrible disease that had debilitated many of us...my heart goes to those that are struggling. BUT I BELIEVE IN EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!!!

So pleased its working for you. I know mine was successful for over 2 yrs. until complications set in. I would be at my goal weight right now if my doctor would have listened to me and found the leak 7 months earlier on, and I was assertive and persistence. But I think for those that may be struggling with the band or any bariatric surgery come on here for support and maybe hear other people's experience. Since yours is working so well, maybe you could share with her your success story and how its working for you, maybe that would help her and give her some ideas. It does sound like another doctor that won't listen now that he has his money, but she needs to hear now why its working well for you. I just believe in support and she is going through a tough time. Again, we all have a connection of had walking in each others shoes. I do wish you continued success and please let others know why yours is working well. They want to hear that and maybe it will help them. Or it is your right not too...SUPPORT, SUPPORT AND SUPPORT...That is what this site is all about....

Oh how badly i want to respond to this post. I myself went through lap band hell. I went through lap band hell because my doctor wouldn't listen to me. You are right, he was making lots of money off me each month. I am a 46 yr old woman and i know my body. My band was good for me for about two yrs. and then after a fixed flipped port, everything went downhill but my weight (which i am accountable for) i would lose restriction after 2 or 3 days of a good fill and i had horrible port site pain. So after 7 months of arguing with him i had it. Sure enough, he finally paid attention to how many cc's were in there. One time i asked him what is in there, and he didn't know. i was so pissed i slammed the door. So he found a leak and my port was being rejected. I switched doctors within the clinic and have been so blessed. I chose to have the band out and switched to the sleeve. My insurance covered it because the band was being rejected and i couldn't have it. So far i am 45 pounds down 10 weeks post up and a very good surgeon that listens to me. It sounds like you are trying and doing what you should be doing. I have nothing against lap bands, but why does it seem like if someone has a band thats working they think its you that is doing something wrong. I don't think you are slamming your band, you have every right to slam your incompetent doctor. If you have a chance and decide to change surgeries, the sleeve is so easy. The recovery was a bit hard due to two surgeries at once (band out, and sleeve) but i am good now. I am so sorry you are gong through this. I wish people that had successful lap bands would be more supportive of those that are struggling. If your insurance is paying for it , maybe they can tell them your body is rejecting it and you may want to consider the sleeve. And i never found my sweet spot either after two years. So i feel for you and support you. We have all walked in each others foot steps, so lets make suggestions for those that need it, not tell them how successful you have been with your band. She is hurting enough and feeling sad, she doesn't need more ridicule~~~ You should change doctors if you can., one that listens to you. Yes, my fills were over 200.00 too every month. All it did was build a big medical bill. After i had the sleeve i had 3 post op visits and cancelled the rest. I feel good and am doing fine. I wish you well and please send me a personal message if you want to talk. i am here for each and everyone of you. AS I HAVE WALKED IN ALL YOUR SHOES!!!!!! Lets make sure we are supporting all our members on here. I have heard some harsh things on this site and it makes me sad. Just because one thing works for, it doesn't mean it works for another, even if they are doing everything right. Again, I am here to support all of you. This is a terrible disease that had debilitated many of us...my heart goes to those that are struggling. BUT I BELIEVE IN EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!!!

Oh how badly i want to respond to this post. I myself went through lap band hell. I went through lap band hell because my doctor wouldn't listen to me. You are right, he was making lots of money off me each month. I am a 46 yr old woman and i know my body. My band was good for me for about two yrs. and then after a fixed flipped port, everything went downhill but my weight (which i am accountable for) i would lose restriction after 2 or 3 days of a good fill and i had horrible port site pain. So after 7 months of arguing with him i had it. Sure enough, he finally paid attention to how many cc's were in there. One time i asked him what is in there, and he didn't know. i was so pissed i slammed the door. So he found a leak and my port was being rejected. I switched doctors within the clinic and have been so blessed. I chose to have the band out and switched to the sleeve. My insurance covered it because the band was being rejected and i couldn't have it. So far i am 45 pounds down 10 weeks post up and a very good surgeon that listens to me. It sounds like you are trying and doing what you should be doing. I have nothing against lap bands, but why does it seem like if someone has a band thats working they think its you that is doing something wrong. I don't think you are slamming your band, you have every right to slam your incompetent doctor. If you have a chance and decide to change surgeries, the sleeve is so easy. The recovery was a bit hard due to two surgeries at once (band out, and sleeve) but i am good now. I am so sorry you are gong through this. I wish people that had successful lap bands would be more supportive of those that are struggling. If your insurance is paying for it , maybe they can tell them your body is rejecting it and you may want to consider the sleeve. And i never found my sweet spot either after two years. So i feel for you and support you. We have all walked in each others foot steps, so lets make suggestions for those that need it, not tell them how successful you have been with your band. She is hurting enough and feeling sad, she doesn't need more ridicule~~~ You should change doctors if you can., one that listens to you. Yes, my fills were over 200.00 too every month. All it did was build a big medical bill. After i had the sleeve i had 3 post op visits and cancelled the rest. I feel good and am doing fine. I wish you well and please send me a personal message if you want to talk. i am here for each and everyone of you. AS I HAVE WALKED IN ALL YOUR SHOES!!!!!! Lets make sure we are supporting all our members on here. I have heard some harsh things on this site and it makes me sad. Just because one thing works for, it doesn't mean it works for another, even if they are doing everything right. Again, I am here to support all of you. This is a terrible disease that had debilitated many of us...my heart goes to those that are struggling. BUT I BELIEVE IN EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!!!

Hello! I just came across you post and I can relate. I had my band in Jan. 2010 and in July 2012 had the port fixed due to it flipping. After that surgery everything went down hill but my weight. After 7 months of failed fills, trying to convince my doctor and a very painful port site that never healed right (I think scar tissue was the problem and he put it where my belt line lies) there is something wrong and almost all my weight gained back, I finally switched surgeons whom I just love and had the sleeve. I love the sleeve. It keeps me from eating to much, after a couple of bites of something, I am so done. I get my liquids in easily and walk each day. No gyms for me. Nothing wrong with gyms, but to expensive for me and I love to walk. The sleeve is saving my life. I had it done May 1 and down 40 pounds already. That's just by living normal day by day. No diet to follow, I just changed my eating habits and live by them everyday. I see a fast food commercial on TV and I feel like getting sick. So if I read correctly, you would have it done by now. Please share how it went and how you are doing. This site motivates me and allows me to be honest and open. We have all walked in each others shoes in one way or another. I wish you well and much success on your new journey. Renee from WI....

Not a doctor but sounds like gas pains...walking and time will help if gas from the surgery. Maybe you know they fill your belly up with lots of gas to get to your organs. It took at least a week for mine to go away. Call your nurse or doc if it continues. No question is ever to dumb!! Maybe they can give you some suggestions. I remember the gas pain from my sleeve surgery and i was hurting so bad i thought what did i do to myself!!! It shall pass, but i know its hard to deal with..hang in there, go for several short walks through out the day. Again, time will take care of it too. I wish you well in your new journey!!!! Keep hydrated too...

I am so sorry for what you are going though. I think its time for CHANGE. Can you find another surgeon. I insisted of changing doctors before anything was done. I would never let my arrogant first doc touch me again. For your doc to seem insulted for you suggesting something is clearly wrong. We know our bodies more then anyone and it sounds like you might be on to something. Like my lap band. When I had it, right from the beginning I always had issues with port site pain. I just lived with it because my band was working. After my port revision things really painful and that was that. My body just didn't like the band in me and of course we know going in that our bodies and reject it. Well, my leak was the final straw. But 7 months of convincing him and a hefty pile of medical bills. I am writing my letter today to the head of general surgery to let him be aware of what transpired, I feel all my medical bills should be waived from Aug. 2012 to Jan. 2013. I know that's just plain dumb to even consider, but he would not listen to me. Even the nurses agreed with me!! Again, can you change doctors. I was fortunate that there are three docs in the hospital I could choose from and I heard nothing but wonderful things about my current doc, I thank god for him. I am at peace now that my band is out and no more painful fills and a doc that will listen to me. He is a good man. I wish you well in your search, its your body, your choice!!! I know, it might be hard if your insurance is not good. Its easy for me because my insurance didn't give me an issue. I will tell you though, after 26 years of having the best insurance in the world, we are losing it as of June 31st. I am on some expensive meds and I don't know what to do. I am going to have to go off of them or change them..some I will get off as the weight comes off. Good ol' depression and anxiety ate me alive with this weight. I also am learning to figure out what causes the anxiety and that's what made me eat....so it was a circle for me and I want to break it. No pill will take care of an environmental anxiety. It helps short term while learning to figure things out, but I need to learn what caused me to eat. So I journal. Its amazing what pours out in your writings and who makes you get these feelings. Ok, I have rambled enough. Please again, tell yourself know you are worth more then what this doc is giving you. I worry as things get bad for you, what else could happen if doesn't listen to you.....keep in touch.

I had a similar story where it took me a long time to get my dr to believe that my band was still leaking. First time, he replaced the port and tubing, but I kept going back saying I had no restriction, and after irrefutable proof that saline was disappearing from my band, he did another port replacement surgery, but this time he didn't replace anything because he couldn't detect a leak. He told me it was just my band being 'finicky'.
Fast forward a few months and countless fills and back and forth, I went through a time of feeling like I should just give up hope, I finally decided to go see him aagain and it was his wife who saw me. Because it had been months since I last saw them she could not deny that I'd lost over 3cc from my band in that time.
So I then was given the opportunity to revise, either to another band or to a sleeve.
I've decided to roll the dice with the band again because I had incredible success with it, and I'm looking for something to help me maintain and not lose anymore. Plus my issues were, like you, with my dr (who bless him, was NOT being malicious in not believing me) and not the band.
I'm happy with my decision and feel like for the first time in almost 2 years I'm almost at my green zone again but wanted you to know I feel your pain and completely understand your decision. I wish you all the best for your sleeved life!

I am so sorry for what you are going though. I think its time for CHANGE. Can you find another surgeon. I insisted of changing doctors before anything was done. I would never let my arrogant first doc touch me again. For your doc to seem insulted for you suggesting something is clearly wrong. We know our bodies more then anyone and it sounds like you might be on to something. Like my lap band. When I had it, right from the beginning I always had issues with port site pain. I just lived with it because my band was working. After my port revision things really painful and that was that. My body just didn't like the band in me and of course we know going in that our bodies and reject it. Well, my leak was the final straw. But 7 months of convincing him and a hefty pile of medical bills. I am writing my letter today to the head of general surgery to let him be aware of what transpired, I feel all my medical bills should be waived from Aug. 2012 to Jan. 2013. I know that's just plain dumb to even consider, but he would not listen to me. Even the nurses agreed with me!! Again, can you change doctors. I was fortunate that there are three docs in the hospital I could choose from and I heard nothing but wonderful things about my current doc, I thank god for him. I am at peace now that my band is out and no more painful fills and a doc that will listen to me. He is a good man. I wish you well in your search, its your body, your choice!!! I know, it might be hard if your insurance is not good. Its easy for me because my insurance didn't give me an issue. I will tell you though, after 26 years of having the best insurance in the world, we are losing it as of June 31st. I am on some expensive meds and I don't know what to do. I am going to have to go off of them or change them..some I will get off as the weight comes off. Good ol' depression and anxiety ate me alive with this weight. I also am learning to figure out what causes the anxiety and that's what made me eat....so it was a circle for me and I want to break it. No pill will take care of an environmental anxiety. It helps short term while learning to figure things out, but I need to learn what caused me to eat. So I journal. Its amazing what pours out in your writings and who makes you get these feelings. Ok, I have rambled enough. Please again, tell yourself know you are worth more then what this doc is giving you. I worry as things get bad for you, what else could happen if doesn't listen to you.....keep in touch.

Hello My Supporters! Well, its been 5 weeks post op and I am doing great. I had the band removed and the sleeve done. I stayed for 2 1/2 days just because I got a little sick and my pain was being managed. (someone messed up on my orders for pain control). My new surgeon is wonderful and treated me with the most respect. As I read through some of the past posts on the sleeve. I read a lot that people would say, "what did I go and do" after the surgery do to the pain. Well, yup, I said it...my husband said, You knew you might say that...we all know pain will get your attention! Anyways, my first post op check up I lost an astonishing 19 pounds and today I lost 8 pounds. But gained some more pills to take! I feel like I need to buy a pill box. Like my starting my Vit. B12, gallbladder meds and Vit. D due to it being so low on my blood work. Now I need to amp up my exercise. I need to learn to take time out for me. With 3 boys at home I feel like it hard to do, but I have to. Its like medicine too. I wonder where I will be in a year. I take small goals, but its nice to think about, because I know how fast time goes. Thank you everyone for your support!!!

Never did I ever think when I got banded in 2010 I would be getting my band out and revising to the sleeve...Everything went so well. For 2 1/2 years everything was wonderful. I did my homework, I did what was expected of me and dropped about 70 pounds.. Talk about a new me. I still had like 50 pounds to go but I was on a roll and wasn't going to stop. I was on top of the world. Went back to school and found that confident person I once was before becoming obese. Unfortunetally after an unsuccessful fill due to the port twisting, everything went to crap. I had my port fixed and never found my green zone again. I am a 46 year old woman that knows her body and when something is wrong, something is wrong....after numerous attempts ( seven long months of trying to convince my doc something was wrong, like weight gain, starving all the time and horrible pain after my fills) he finally listened and sure enough I had a leak and my port lies right where my pant belt lies. Why would you put a port there in the first place? So not only did I go through physical and emotional pain. I went through a lot of financial pain. All those fills that never worked and the horrible pain I faced. I just never understood why a doctor would let a patient continue to feel this way...and yes, I have gained all my weight back and more. Talk about ashamed and feeling like a failure for the millionth time....The good news is..I fired my doctor and hired a new one (same practice, awkward, but its my body!. He is awesome, kind, very sensitive to your needs, caring and listens to you, Not like the doctors that ask you the question that you just answered to him. One time I had the doctor ask me the same question three times that I had answered. Talk about wanting to get up and walk out...So I have been blessed for a second chance per insurance. They are paying for the band removal and the sleeve. I am scared right now, but I have faith in my doctor and staff. My life will be for the better and I have much support. I have three young boys and wonderful husband supporting me and believing in me. I am not bashing the band, I am bashing the doctor that would not listen to me. He should have never let it get this bad. If I won the lottery, I would help set up a foundation for those that could not afford this surgery. It is life changing and I would want everyone to have that opportunity....obesity is just an awful disease to live with..So my new journey begins MAY 1 and I am so blessed. I think about a year from now how much healthier I will be. Plus I will finish up my schooling and be ready to conquer the world. Best wishes to everyone for whatever choice of surgery you chose...I commend all of you for taking that step. Surely a life long journey.

Hello My Supporters! Well, its been 5 weeks post op and I am doing great. I had the band removed and the sleeve done. I stayed for 2 1/2 days just because I got a little sick and my pain was being managed. (someone messed up on my orders for pain control). My new surgeon is wonderful and treated me with the most respect. As I read through some of the past posts on the sleeve. I read a lot that people would say, "what did I go and do" after the surgery do to the pain. Well, yup, I said it...my husband said, You knew you might say that...we all know pain will get your attention! Anyways, my first post op check up I lost an astonishing 19 pounds and today I lost 8 pounds. But gained some more pills to take! I feel like I need to buy a pill box. Like my starting my Vit. B12, gallbladder meds and Vit. D due to it being so low on my blood work. Now I need to amp up my exercise. I need to learn to take time out for me. With 3 boys at home I feel like it hard to do, but I have to. Its like medicine too. I wonder where I will be in a year. I take small goals, but its nice to think about, because I know how fast time goes. Thank you everyone for your support!!!

Just a shout out its been two weeks since my sleeve and feeling a bit stronger each day! I am a bit nervous about how little I eat but doctor says I am on course. I had the band out and sleeve done at same time and will say I did occur a lot of pain...I knew there would be pain, but not like that. Come to find out they weren't giving me the right dose of pain meds....that helped once they fixed that. The second day was very rough. I did say those words, "Why did I do this to myself". I still do....its just a lot of emotions right now. I have a good support system at home though. My first check up I lost 19 pounds.WOW! I eat a lot of yogurt....just my thing right now. Can't imagine what I will be like in a few months. I know its slows down, but I will enjoy each pound as it drops off. I will say, I really got scared that 2nd day when I was hurting so bad. I thought I would never feel better. Yet here I am able to start my new journey with all of you, family and friends. Thanks for all your support everyone. It truly helps get me through those days. Time for a walk!!! Everyone have a great day!

Have you thought about seeing a counselor I know they can be expensive maybe someone can help you break this habit. Sorry you are going through this. I myself was never was an ice cream eater until my band. WOW! That stuff is addicting. Besides just enjoying these certain foods, maybe there is an underlying issue. Hope I am not out of line, just a suggestion if nothing else is working. Believe me, you are not the only one going through this. Many people struggle with letting go of their favorite comfort foods. It is very hard...there is nothing wrong with you. We all love to eat and thats that! Maybe when you want something not on the menu wear a band around your wrist and snap it to remind yourself how far you have come and what you did to get where you are at! Hope that helps a bit....keep us posted.

Have you thought about seeing a counselor I know they can be expensive maybe someone can help you break this habit. Sorry you are going through this. I myself was never was an ice cream eater until my band. WOW! That stuff is addicting. Besides just enjoying these certain foods, maybe there is an underlying issue. Hope I am not out of line, just a suggestion if nothing else is working. Believe me, you are not the only one going through this. Many people struggle with letting go of their favorite comfort foods. It is very hard...there is nothing wrong with you. We all love to eat and thats that! Maybe when you want something not on the menu wear a band around your wrist and snap it to remind yourself how far you have come and what you did to get where you are at! Hope that helps a bit....keep us posted.

Have you thought about seeing a counselor I know they can be expensive maybe someone can help you break this habit. Sorry you are going through this. I myself was never was an ice cream eater until my band. WOW! That stuff is addicting. Besides just enjoying these certain foods, maybe there is an underlying issue. Hope I am not out of line, just a suggestion if nothing else is working. Believe me, you are not the only one going through this. Many people struggle with letting go of their favorite comfort foods. It is very hard...there is nothing wrong with you. We all love to eat and thats that! Maybe when you want something not on the menu wear a band around your wrist and snap it to remind yourself how far you have come and what you did to get where you are at! Hope that helps a bit....keep us posted.

Glad to hear things went well. Your doc listened to you. It took me 7 months to convince my doc something was wrong. I wasn't staying restricted. I knew I had a leak but he wouldn't listen. Finally after getting very assertive he did the test, and sure enough, right in his face!! So the band is leaking and my port was fixed last June and it never healed right. So i still continue to have port site pain. I can't lift like a heavy load of laundry..so in 4 days i am having it removed and getting the sleeve. Would I do it again, YES! I understand complications are part of surgery but when you doc fails to listen to you that's not your fault. I gained all my weight back plus 10 pounds. Talk about sad...but like you said, you have to stay strong and pull yourself up and start again...found myself a new surgeon who i absolutely love and talked to patients who had him for a surgeon. Not one bad word..same hospital, different surgeon. how awkward was that. My body and I will decide who does that cutting!!! One time my surgeon didn't know how many CC's i had when I asked him. I walked out of there and slammed the door. This is not over with. When i am done with my surgery i am going to the hospital and having a chat with a rep. Patients have rights too and they need to know they have Chief of Surgery that is very difficult and is not doing his job. One time I told him I had yogurt for Breakfast and his next question was, what did you have for Breakfast. OH MY GOSH!! HELLO!!! So thank god I can move on and have someone who will listen to me. So that's my story. Again, not bashing the band, just the doc!!! have a good day and keep up the good work. Renee

Have you thought about seeing a counselor I know they can be expensive maybe someone can help you break this habit. Sorry you are going through this. I myself was never was an ice cream eater until my band. WOW! That stuff is addicting. Besides just enjoying these certain foods, maybe there is an underlying issue. Hope I am not out of line, just a suggestion if nothing else is working. Believe me, you are not the only one going through this. Many people struggle with letting go of their favorite comfort foods. It is very hard...there is nothing wrong with you. We all love to eat and thats that! Maybe when you want something not on the menu wear a band around your wrist and snap it to remind yourself how far you have come and what you did to get where you are at! Hope that helps a bit....keep us posted.