Sherra O.

Is the facebook group only for Dr Ortiz's patients or all July Sleavers?

welcome!! Looks like we share a similar history and now we'll be revision twins!

wow your story is like mine. Banded in 2008 lost 121lbs got pregnant and had my son in 2011. And nothing but trouble since then and yes licking off soups pretty much. Opened my band up in Oct and put on 50lbs since then. I'm getting the sleeve done on 6/18 and hopefully put these past 3 years behind me and move ion finally.Let me know how it goes!! 7/7 is my date and I can't wait!!!!

How are your iron levels?

My surgeon recommends four weeks off work but financially that isn't possible. With my band, I was banded Thursday and returned to work Monday. How long do I need to plan to stay home?

Do y'all still meet in Kingwood?

You and I share a similar story. I was banded in 2007. I lost 99lbs and then found out we were expecting. I completely unfilled for the sake of my child's nutrition and it has never been the same since. I'm constantly intolerant of most things until well into the evening and even then its mostly Soups or wine. I've regained 65lbs and I'm so beyond tired of being afraid to eat or going to the bathroom after every meal. My body is in starvation mode and is holding to every thing I eat; good, bad or otherwise.

Outstanding!!! I hope my revision is as successful!!

I received my approval Friday. Now i'm waiting for the scheduler to call and set the date and any pre-op testing they want to do, if any. I cannot wait!!! Congrats to those of you already approved!

Happy Surgery day!!!

Howdy! I had my LapBand done in Conroe by Dr. Collier in 2007. He has since retired and I have been picked up by Dr. Turnquest. I am awaiting approval for revision to VSG, but it looks good. I've had major complications concluding in 2 hospitalizations. I had a very successful band until I got pregnant and had to unfill. It was never the same again. I'm ready for normalcy, if that is possible. Are there any local groups in North Houston?

Congratulations!!!!

Is the gas any better??

I think it sounds normal. Does the incision look ok? remember to limit the bending and pulling. Your muscles were cut to allow for the band and instruments to pass. So even though you have an new item sewn to your muscles in 4 places, you also have that cut to heal as well. That hurts. But i promise, it does get better and quickly. Incisions never hurt, just the port site which will remain tender for a week or so.

How close is the port site to where the hernia repair was done? And when does the port hurt the most? Also, i was told by DrC if i HAD to have a DrPepper, to let it go flat for a couple hours, then drink it. However, I refuse to drink the empty calories. And i'm afraid if I drink it, i'll want to continue. So no DP for me in over a year!