MichelleStevens

My doc says it's about a year and a half average weight loss. He said if u lose too much weight u will b put on a high calorie diet. My husband was so concerned about how much weight I'm gonna lose. I'm down to 155 at 5' 10". Smallest I've ever been. I love it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had a lot of regrets for 2 weeks after surgery. I am so glad I had it done. I was a revision from the lapband. I'm down 45 pounds from March and am so happy. People tell me all the time not to lose anymore weight that I'm too skinny now. I love it. For the first time in my life I'm happy with the results. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was told by the PA that I probably wouldn't get approved because my BMI was only 30, but she called and said that a representative from AETNA called and asked a bunch of questions on my problems I was having and he send the approval through. I about fell off my chair when she told me. haha. Yes they did both surgeries in one. I will tell you the incision where they pull the stomach out after it is cut, took over 3 weeks to stop hurting. It was definitely different then the band, but I have no regrets. I am so happy now.

I had same issues with my band. I had it 3 years and had 1 cc put in it, and threw up for 6 months until they took the fluid back out. I still preceded to vomit. I went to a new doctor and I got approved through Aetna to have the band removed and revision to sleeve, that was in March 2016. My first appt I was 200 lbs, I am now 164. I am so grateful I had the surgery. Best decision I have ever made. No problems with any foods. I even had steak 2 weeks ago with no problems. I will tell you, that you cant eat a lot of food. It is way different than the band, but in a very good way. Good luck with your appointment. I hope you get approved.

Same here. I kept apologizing to my husband, he would come home from work and I hadnt done anything but lay on the couch. It is totally normal to be so tired. Especially on a liquid diet.

I had the lapband for 3 years then on the 9th of March I had revision to sleeve. Altogether I lost 61. It's not showing that it's been 3 years. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I week 3 and I was just telling my husband that I dont think I'm eating enough. I'm not sure what full feels like, but I am afraid to just keeping eating. I dont have discomfort, I have a gurgling feeling in my stomach while I'm eating.

Ive been on nexium for years now, so my surgeon didnt think that I would have any problems getting the sleeve, but my reflux was controlled. This morning I was cleaning the house and I guess from bending over several times did something, because I cant get rid of the reflux. I took another nexium and a zantac and it still is coming up to my throat.

rhya2k, good luck on Wednesday. It's definitely different than the band. I was really nervous when I started eating this past week. It's so nice not to have everything stick in the band. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my band removed and revision to sleeve on 3/9/2016. I lost 66 lbs with the band, then started being able to eat a little more than I should so I had 1 cc of Fluid put in my band. After 6 months of throwing most of my meals up. I made an appt to have the fluid removed. After that the vomiting continued and I wasnt even able to get applesauce through the band. I had good days and bad days. When the doctor took my band out he said that it was into my liver and my esophagus was a little elevated, that is probable the reason why I was having such a hard time eating. I went into surgery at 194 and am now 184. Having that band removed was the best thing I have ever done. The only thing that makes me nervous is learning how to eat with something new again. I think it helps that we are already in the wls mode. I dont drink soda, I dont drink 30 minutes before and after my meals, so dont have to get used to that. haha.

I'm actually on nexium daily which I never have reflux because I take it daily, up until last night. All I know that the dry heaving last night was the worst pain. I can't even cough because it hurts so bad. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for your help. I slept in the chair last night and the reflux went away. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just had my band removed on Wednesday 3/9/16 and revision to the sleeve. Tonight I took my chewable Vitamins which immediately made me dry heave and now I'm having acid reflux that won't go away. I took 2 nexium and pepto to get rid of it, still no relief. Up until today I haven't had any issues with reflux. Has anyone had this problem before. Should I be concerned. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App