littlebare

Well today is the day! I go in at 1045 and have surgery at 1200. I'm a little anxious about having band removed and sleeve at once but am ready to get it over with. I will let you guys know how it goes!
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Hi I'm having my band removed on April 7th and getting the sleeve. Anyone out there had the same thing and could tell me what to expect? I've been banded for almost 3 years and am wondering how much more painful it will all be since I'm having more than just the sleeve done. I'm ready for whatever is to come just would like to know what the expect. Thanks!

I had mine done on 2/23! I had the band without liquid for 2 years, it is alittle more complicated cause there removing all the scar tissue the port the band and un sewing it to whatever it got attached too!! Mine was a mess inside. My main complain after surgery was shoulder pain on right side from them moving stomach etc around but by day 5 I was all better slept on couch or recliner for a week and a half proped up couldn't lay flat or on my side. liquid pain meds helped and just sipped on my stuff and did very light stuff everyday I felt better and stronger!!!
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Hi I'm having my band removed on April 7th and getting the sleeve. Anyone out there had the same thing and could tell me what to expect? I've been banded for almost 3 years and am wondering how much more painful it will all be since I'm having more than just the sleeve done. I'm ready for whatever is to come just would like to know what the expect. Thanks!

I hope no complications either. I'm a pharmacy tech and am going back to work after a week. I know when I had my band I did that just fine but I'm worried about this time bc there is so much involved. But I dnt have anyone to cover for me after a week so I dnt know how that's going to go!
Bandtosleever512 let me know how you are feeling after your surgery if you feel up to it.
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I hope no complications either. I'm a pharmacy tech and am going back to work after a week. I know when I had my band I did that just fine but I'm worried about this time bc there is so much involved. But I dnt have anyone to cover for me after a week so I dnt know how that's going to go!
Bandtosleever512 let me know how you are feeling after your surgery if you feel up to it.
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Hi I'm having my band removed on April 7th and getting the sleeve. Anyone out there had the same thing and could tell me what to expect? I've been banded for almost 3 years and am wondering how much more painful it will all be since I'm having more than just the sleeve done. I'm ready for whatever is to come just would like to know what the expect. Thanks!

I didn't realize how much change had happen till I started going through old pics. But I feel great and it's nice to be happy in the skin I'm in again. Some days it's hard not being able to eat what my family does, gosh I would love to be able to eat a cheese burger again but this is why u had the surgery and the sacrifice has been worth it.

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I didn't realize how much change had happen till I started going through old pics. But I feel great and it's nice to be happy in the skin I'm in again. Some days it's hard not being able to eat what my family does, gosh I would love to be able to eat a cheese burger again but this is why u had the surgery and the sacrifice has been worth it.

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I'm 3 days post-op & down 14 pounds! 10 was pre-op! So excited, nervous, and READY for this life change!

Good luck tomorrow!

I am 17 days post op. I realize that the first month is supposed to be for the healing process. But I have only lost 6 pounds since surgery...and 14 pounds total (including pre op). I know because I am a lower BMI bandster that weight is going to be slower coming off. But are these normal numbers?
I am 5'0. I started at 163 with a BMI of 31.8. I am now roughly 149-149.5 with a BMI of 29.1.
Just wanted to make sure I was on the right track My first post op appointment is scheduled for August 21st!
Thank you all for your advice and help throughout this journey so far!!!
Toni

My surgery date is the 13th, yep love to be buddies:) my dr is only requiring a week diet before. My pre op appt isn't till Wednesday so idk what kind of diet exactly yet.

Ooh ok. Makes sense. I'm sure he will tell me all of this on the 6th but was curious now. Thanks for the info!!