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How are things? Did you get a date?

Just wanted to touch base with everyone. I had my revision on the 11th and the first couple of days were ROUGH. I stayed an extra day in the hospital due to nausea. I figured out I was nauseous due to pain meds, so I'm just taking Tylenol and doing fine. Once my drain was removed most of the pain/discomfort was gone. I know everyone says that each day gets a little better and it's actually true. There is light at the end of the tunnel.

I did the same thing in December. It has to be right for you. It's ok if it's not. Good luck to you!

I'm having my conversion on the 11th. I'm definitely starting to get nervous.

Yes, the most encouraging, positive thoughts to all of you tomorrow. Lots of love!!

Where do I sign up??

My surgeon says he uses a 40 French.

If you have difficulty exhaling ask for an EPR ( exhalation pressure relief) or CFlex to be set. That can make a big difference. Nasal pillows can help big time with the claustrophobic feelings. There are also nasal masks as small as pillows if you don't like the pillows inside your nostrils.

During my consultation I brought up strictures as one my concerns. He said the larger bougie sizes have less of a chance of developing a stricture.

It's totally normal. I was supposed to have it done in December and backed out. I'm scheduled now for March. I have wrote out a list of all the reasons why I'm doing this. When I panic and get anxiety over this, I read it. It calms me and reassures me I'm making the right decision for myself. I think it would be abnormal not to have fears.

I'm on 3-11! I was going to have it done back in December, but I wasn't ready. I've had a lot of time now to carefully think and prepare. Welcome and good luck to all of us!

I'm March 11th too! Hooray for us!!

I've been a sleep tech for the past 10 years and I'll tell you everyone is different. It depends on whether you're a mouth breather or a nose. The full face masks ( for mouth breathers) have gotten sooo much better. My favorite go to full face is the Resmed Quattro FX. If you are a nose breather and don't like pillows up your nose, then Resmed has a new Swift FX Nano that is great. But make sure you "try before you buy" because you don't want to get stuck with a mask you don't like. If you hate your mask, you're gonna hate CPAP.

Thank you everyone for your comments! You all were truly helpful!

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I can see a big difference! Your belly is way flatter! Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the info!

Do you find that they are spicy? I'm pre-op still, and LOVE spicy, but I'm afraid of spicy with the sleeve.

Mine did. I was originally scheduled for December 2013. I got such cold feet that I cancelled my surgery. I'm back on now for 3-11-14. I think it's very normal to be scared. It's good that you're going into this fully aware of all possible outcomes. I spent a little too much time in the "complications" forum though, lol. It's ok if you're not ready yet too. I think at some point, like for me, the benefits out way the risks. These forums also have helped tremendously. I don't post much, but I read a lot. It's so good to see peoples' success stories. The people on here seem to be very supportive, so don't be afraid to reach out. All the best to you.

I'm taking off 3 weeks but really hope to be back in 2.

Best of luck to you!!! Good vibes sent your way.

I'm the 11th too! I'm having a band to sleeve revision. I'm overwhelmed too. I've been making a list on essentials we will need and buying them here and there. Also I'm kind if addicted to this site and it's really helping me be better mentally prepared. Hooray for us March patients!

I'm glad you're doing well! How was your recovery? I had the lap band in 2009 and that recovery was easy. I must say I'm really nervous at times. What kept you motivated to go through with this? Where did you have your surgery? I had my band at North Suburban. My revision will be in Eau Claire, and I'm a little nervous because my surgeon has only done 10 revisions. Lots of sleeves, but not many revisions. I can't wait to be back in Colorado! It sucks here!! My one and only munchkin is 5. We're hoping to move back to Arvada, but that all depends on where my job will be. I'm so glad I found this thread! Hope to talk to you soon! Katherine

I'm still pre op but I posed this question to my surgeon. He said the larger the bougie size the less chance of having a stricture.