Tazwella

So my doctor only does them in 2 parts for the following reasons: 1) you are twice as likely to get a leak in a one step procedure (although risk is still low) and 2) you are more likely to get a larger sleeve with a pouch where the band is (although you might still get one even with 2-step procedure). Anyway I had mine in 2 steps and was not happy to have 2 surgeries but in retrospect it was nice to recover from the band removal before getting the sleeve. Each were difficult for their own separate reasons but I think that the band removal was more painful than the sleeve.

My revision was one in 2 surgeries too. That's the only way my doctor will do it now. He used to do it in one surgery, but he said the chances of a leak are a lot higher (but like you said, still low) with one surgery. I had my band out in March but because of some other things that came up am just having sleeve surgery tomorrow. I hope that by waiting 5 months my stomach will be well healed and that I'll get a nice tight little sleeve.

My surgery is tomorrow so I was wondering the same thing! YIKES!

_{My surgeon sells Celebrate and the NUT gave me a sample. It is pretty strong tasting. Not bad, but I can see where I'd get tired of them quickly. Thinking I'll try the ones from Unjury since I like their other products. The NUT specifically said no OTC (even mentioned Flintstones).}

My NUT said I will have to take bariatric Vitamins forever. I'm fine with that, but just wondered what type everyone is using.

Where do you get Quest bars?

GNC, Vitamin Shop, Quest.com, Amazon

Thanks! I hope they sell them individually so I can try different ones without buying a big pack. Don't you hate that? I don't want to buy 18 of them if I don't know if I'll like them.

Where do you get Quest bars?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/162023295825882

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Join this secret FB page I made for August sleevers

It is a secret group!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1620232958258823/

Hi BethC. I can't open the page either. Can you add me please? I'm Stacey Jarvis on fb.

Thanks for doing this!

Stacey there are a lot of people with your name. Can you send me a friend request

What is your name on fb and i'll send you a friend request. Thanks!

I started my pre-op diet today and someone at work ordered pizza. One of my weaknesses.... But I drank my Protein Shake and tried to ignore the smell.

Dallas area

I'm in Fort Worth. Who is your doc?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/162023295825882

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Join this secret FB page I made for August sleevers

It is a secret group!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1620232958258823/

Hi BethC. I can't open the page either. Can you add me please? I'm Stacey Jarvis on fb.

Thanks for doing this!

@@Tazwella Is your surgery date 8/3 as well?

Good luck with your pre-op diet!

@@LipstickLady Thank you!

Yes, my surgery is Aug 3 too! I'm in Fort Worth and having surgery with Adam Smith. You?

I'd love to have a fb page where we can all talk and compare our experiences.

I'm right there with you! I start my two week diet tomorrow too. I'm nervous and excited. I'm starting my journal tonight for this journey and plan to weigh in the morning. This is so exciting!

Are you still considered a revision if you have two surgeries several months apart?

I'm planning on two weeks but will take longer if I need to.

Hi! My surgery is scheduled for August 3rd so we'll be on the journey at about the same time. ????

Hello fellow August sleevers!! My surgery is scheduled for August 3rd. I have one more week to eat everything on my bucket list and to drink Coke. Then I start my liquid diet and the beginning to my new healthy life! I am not going to mourn food since I'll still be able to eat my favorites-just in much smaller portions. But I'm going to embrace a new healthy lifestyle and this tool that will help me achieve it.

@@Tazwella - MIne was Adam Smith too! Sleeved 06/24/15

Good luck!

He's awesome even if he is an OU fan.... I accidentally wore my UT shirt to an appointment and I thought he was not going to see me. LOL

Fort worth here as well. Post op 3 days

Who was your surgeon? Mine is Adam Smith.

Fort Worth here!

My surgery is August 3rd. Starting the pre-op diet in another week. Ready to get this show on the road.....

My surgeon said no caffeine ever -- even had to sign something that said I understood that. Caffeine is acidic and increases the risk of GI bleed, with in our small tummies would not be a good thing.

This is what I've been told too. Years ago when I had the beginning of an ulcer, the doctor took me off of caffeine because it's very hard on your stomach.

@@Tazwella

We have very similar stats! You'll be there in no time! I was on the slower side, so you may get there faster than I did

We are very similar! I hope I'm there quickly! I'm tired of jeans cutting into my middle.

I have read that my metabolism is probably going to slow down my loss because I was banded before. I hope not!

They gave a me my HRT pill in the hospital after surgery. And I took my regular pills normally when I got home, no crushing. That is until a few weeks later when I was taken off of everything Yay!

Congratulations on your success! I can't wait to be where you are on my journey.

True! Its a whole new ball game being able to eat again (even a little) and not throw up all the time. It was so routine for me to gag all the time, my kids would say "moms chewing her backed up cud again" yuk. lol

EWWW Anytime I get up from the table my 6 year old son says "Are you going to throw up?". I'm so done with that part of my life.

Thanks! I take 9 pills every night so I may be up for an hour just taking them slowly! LOL It would be good if my doc took me off some after surgery.