Angelo
Gastric Bypass Patients
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You made a great choice not getting the lap band. I had it for 19 months which was a complete nightmare. I had revision surgery on April 25 and had bypass done. A 3+ hour surgery took 6+ hours because of all the scar tissue that had to be removed due to the lap band. I ended with 1/3 of my stomach cut out and the bypass.
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I had my revision on April 25th. I have more new incisions that it looks like Swiss cheese. I had so much scar tissue from the band that he had no choice. The surgeon had to cut 1/3 of my stomach to clean up the scars. So I ended up with a mini sleeve and RNY.I was extremely nervous about being in the hospital which actually was a good experience. I was lucky and recovered very well. I made sure I was drinking and making sure I was going to the bathroom and doing a lot of walking around the floor.Just to let you know, they put it in when you go under for surgery but they feel they need to yank it out of you with no anesthesia. It felt like I was stabbed with a knifeI had the lap band in 2011 and removed it 2012. I just had RNY surgery on April 25. I am very fortunate to have a good recovery experience. So far I am down 40+ lbs which is more than I lostI also work for a bank and the first 2 days are difficult until I wAs comfortable sitting. I had pain on my left side and had to get up quite frequently.I am about 3 1/2 weeks post op and was lucky to recovered rather well from revision surgery lap band to by pass. The only regret was not getting the Rny on the first place!!I am about 3 1/2 weeks post op and was lucky to recovered rather well from revision surgery lap band to by pass. The only regret was not getting the Rny on the first place!!I learned that the hard way. I always keep forgetting not to drink when I eat. What a terrible feeling!!Bring a pillow to hold against your stomach. You may feel every bump on the way home.Congrats on a great accomplishment. I had revision surgery on April 25 (lap band to RNY). Feeling well and back to work on Monday.You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I am new to the forum and I had Revision surgery April 25 (lap band to bypass). It is a struggle but the reward will be great.I want to wish you the best of luck tomr. I had revision surgery April 19. Got out of hospital April 20 th and currently on clear liquids.