Harleychic13

I agree uk, maybe it's because we had the band and we know what the restriction feels like. I really have to control how much I eat right now because I am not getting full on 1-2 ounces!

I had one surgery to remove the band and have the bypass. The doctor said the only reason to have two would depend on scar tissue or any other issues once he got in there. I would not want to go through two surgeries unless absolutely necessary. I have BCBS and had no issues with approval. Good luck and don't let them jerk you around!

Thanks for the replies! Will follow the doctors orders and hopefully I will soon see and feel a difference. I still have incision pain and a sharp pain in my left side. Doc said that's my "old stomach". Is this normal too?

I am a little over two weeks out and feel like I can eat way more than I am supposed to. Anyone else feel like this? I can eat almost any food.

Just got back from post op appointment and cleared for blended food! I don't think I could take anymore sweet stuff. It grosses me out. Before surgery I loved crystal light, now I can' t stand it. Will this change?

I smoked for 20 years. Quit off and on. Quit for 6 months when I had the band. Tried it all, patch, gum, chantix. Finally, I had my mind made up and tried chantix again. I stopped in February and used e-cigs occasionally if I had a few drinks. I'm done this time for good. I still have cravings but feel so much better! I can smell it on someone right away. I used to spray perfume thinking no one could smell it on me but now I know that nothing can mask that smell. I wish you the best of luck with stopping. I know how hard it is. But do it for you, you deserve to be healthy!

Thanks Lynn, I'm trying to sip as much as I can.

Thanks cheryl-s. I just feel like crap. Just sent boyfriend to get me some Tylenol pills cause I have a massive headache. I think I'm dehydrated too.

Sorry to hear pumpkin. I hope you feel better soon! I never had a drain. Felt really good the first few days. I don't see how I'm gonna eat when the thought of food makes me sick! Go to doc on Wed for 1 week follow up. Thanks uk for the replies. I'm hanging in there.

I thought that it could be dumping because the Tylenol has high fructose in it. But would that cause diarrhea all day? Won't be taking that again.

Hi all, my surgery was 10/15. Came home on 10/16. All was good. Yesterday I had a massive headache and bought some Tylenol liquid pain reliever. I also tried a tiny bit of yogurt and tiny bit of strained cream soup. Well , all hell broke loose, I have had diarrhea all day today and have chills. Struggling to get my water down and the thought of anything else makes me gag. Help!

Post op 3 days and feeling great. I still can't believe the difference with this surgery versus my band. This is so much easier! Off meds totally and doc says I can eat some cream of wheat tomorrow!

My surgery was a little over 2 hours.

I had my band to bypass surgery on Tuesday. I only spent one night in the hospital. I had a pain pump and slept most of the time. I did walk as soon as they got me settled in my room. The only things I used were my own pillow, Chapstick, toothbrush, toothpaste and a hairbrush. I brought books and my iPad and never used them. I did watch tv a little. For me , this has been an easier recovery so far then when I had the band put in 6 years ago. Good luck and walk as soon as you can!

No, I am not hungry at all. Was starving preop!