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I'm only almost 4 weeks out from revision surgery but I would say that so far I'm losing weight faster that initially with the band. Total weight loss including pre-op I've lost a little over 30 pounds so far. I hope that the weight keeps coming off. The band was very difficult. So far I don't have the hunger like I did with the band.

Well I'm hoping that the mushy foods stage will allow me to at least eat some Protein instead of drink it. It will be some variety. I've noticed that when I don't plan my meals I end up forgetting to do anything. Currently my meal plans consist of : 1) Breakfast: 8 oz. instant soup, 2) snack - 20 oz whey Protein Drink, 3) lunch - sf pudding, 8 oz. protein drink 4) snack - Jello or crystal light 5) dinner - campbell's soup 6) snack - protein drink (if I'm still awake) I'm making my liquids....I sip on crystal light or Vitamin Water all day, just probably not enough protein. I'm liking the suggestions. These comments are helpful! It's always nice to know others are in the same boat or have suggestions. Keep 'em coming.

I think it varies. During the first two weeks I struggled to get my liquids in. Now I'm entering week 4 and can honestly say I'm just tired of liquid protein and am starting to take less which is horrible. Thank goodness that I start mushy foods in a few days. Hopefully i will be able to start getting my protein that way.

Sleeve Master - I've suffered from the discoloration too. I noticed that when I've dropped significant weight the coloring got better. I unfortunately do not have answers though. I just thought I'd let you know that you are not the only one.

I start week 4 mushy foods on Thursday but lately I'm noticing I just don't have the urges (head hunger) like I use to for food. I should be elated about this but it kind of concerns me because in general I just don't want food at all. This is a very strange concept for me. I thought I would be super excited about getting to the mushy foods stage of my diet. Lately I've been less inclined to think about food at all. It's kind of become a chore making sure I get all my Protein in too. In fact, I'm getting pretty bad about it. I do mostly whey Protein powder. I've had a few Oh Yeah shakes and muscle milk drinks but I'm bored and find that I end up drinking crystal light mostly. I tend to not do too much Soup, maybe once a day if possible and about 4 ounces. I just realized I'm not really eating anything of substance. I know the consequences are bad so I'm trying my best! Any suggestions? The good news: I'm getting 64 oz. of liquid in a day no problem. I am concerned though about progressing to mushy foods. What if I have mushy food/pureed food and then am not about to get all my liquids in? I feel like I'm already starting to regress by not getting in enough protein.

Thanks. Right now I'm at a stall but I'm just happy not be hungry anymore, nor in pain.

No it doesn't matter to me regarding how fast. I just recall reading somewhere that it's about 3-4 pounds a week. As you mentioned, sure it varies based on someone's BMI. I started my journey with the lapband but ended up revising to VSG a couple weeks ago. It's one of the best decisions I've made as far as I can tell.

I've seen reports that those with the lapband lose 1-2 pounds per week for the first year. tatistically speaking, on average, how much weight does an average patient lose with VSG per week in the first year?

Sleeved 9/20 = 268.5 Stalled since 10/9 = 254 Down 14.5 pounds since surgery, and down 28 pounds from highest weight. I'm convinced I would have lost more by now but honestly I'm exhausted all the time. Just started back at work on Monday and don't have the energy to walk like I was doing. I really miss going to the gym. When does this exhaustion end!?!?!

Yeah I'm definitely not playing this waiting game again. Thanks!

Thanks. I ended up going to the E.R. because the pain got worse. The bleeding had stopped but the area got more swollen and I got worried. As it turns out I have a seroma, a build up of Fluid. They gave me some stronger pain meds too. I follow up with my surgeon tomorrow. I'm just happy to know what is going on.

Zenoosh - yep its Jem...because I'm truly outrageous!

Thanks for the help guys. I'm gonna wait a few before taking off the dressing again to check it its hot to the touch. I think I might have an infection because it was a little warm earlier today. I'd rather deal with infection than any leak though as weird as that sounds. I just really don't wanna go back to the hospital. I can definitely deal with the pain till tomorrow. Thank goodness for these pain meds.

Correction I meant to say I think the bleeding may have stopped. The incision just hurts off and on though. I don't if this is normal.

No fever, just pain by incision and the very slow bleed if The bleeding isn't much, I think it may have stopped. It just hurts.

Unfortunately they don't have an after hours service. This really sucks having to wait till tomorrow morning. Has this happened to anyone? Is it normal?

I agree with UTgal. I would assume that as long as the surgeon states you have had complications that prevent you from keeping your band at the optimal fill to lose weight your insurance company should accept that. I would suggest asking your surgeon and your PCP to write letters for insurance approval. Make notes of when you had these flares up for the doctors to states in the letters.

Today marks the 11th day post op. I had a lapband to sleeve revision on the 20th with complications. The day after my surgery I had emergency surgery due to a hermatoma. I was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery once stable. I've been slow moving since getting out but feeling better every day. Today I noticed that the incision where the port was taken out was a little tender compared to usual. This evening I changed my dressing and noticed that I had several dots of blood from my port incision. I wasn't expecting any bleeding. It's been a couple hours and I can tell it hasn't dried, still bleeding a bit. Is this normal? I assumed that with the conversion there is more swelling but I wasn't expecting any bleeding after a while. Should I be concerned? I'm feeling a little more pain there than usual too. I don't have my follow up for another 2 days. Any advice? I'm kinda freaking out.

I'm in the same boat as you. I had the band and am now getting the sleeve. I worry it won't work but all the positive feedback ont he forum has helped. I'm nervous as all can be for tomorrow but know that this is the right step.

I too have my surgery on Thursday. I feel like I'm going crazy because my nerves are out of control. I was fine till this past weekend but now the past couple of nights I haven't been able to sleep. I just thought I'd let you know you aren't the only one. We're in this boat together.

To this day I remember waking up out of surgery and being in pain. I fear with the sleeve that I will have twice the pain. Can someone please give me the truth for what I am in for?