kyleebean

I was sleeved on the 27th of November and am doing pretty good. I did have a lot of what I thought was nausea but was really heart burn and taking Prilosec every morning has helped. I've advanced my diet from pureed to "mushy" and I tolerate it well. I also tolerate liquids really well and haven't had any issue getting them in. Have you tried an antacid?

I was banded in 2005 and lost 100 pounds. However, I gained most of it back due to such bad vomiting and reflux. My band was too tight and there was a slip that wasn't diagnosed until 2011. Accessing my port was difficult because it flipped and was at an awkward angle. My doctor kept insisting the restriction was where it should be even though I couldn't eat "normal" food. I got a new doctor in 2011 at a different facility. He ordered an Upper GI that showed there was WAY to much restriction and removed some of the Fluid. Eventually all the Fluid needed to be removed and I was still having horrible reflux and difficulty eating. I was revised to Gastric Sleeve on 11/27/13 and my Dr. said the band caused an infection in my stomach tissue and it appeared my body was having an adverse reaction to it. I am so happy to be rid of that band because I was so miserable with it. I have to say, I think my original doctor did not do a very good job (based on what my current doctor saw when doing the surgery) with the surgery or the after care. If I could do it over again, I would never have gone to him and I would have never had the band..... I would have opted for something different. But this is just my experience, I know some people love their band. It just didn't work for my body.

OMG>... My surgery was 3 weeks ago today and I had a really rough surgery and recovery. (I was in the hospital for 4 days) When I got home, I balled my eyes out for a few days and thought I must be losing my mind. I did call my dr. because I have always struggled with depression (and am on meds) and he said it was perfectly normal and a lot of patients experience this. He also said it effects women of child bearing age more because it shifts the hormones in your body. It did get better.... be patient and lean on your supports.

Please contact your Dr. right away about your bruising. This could be a really scary issue that can be diagnosed by blood work. My guess is your platelet count is low.... I had this happen when I was in my early 20's and nearly died. I had to have my spleen removed to rectify the issue.

You know, if you have feelings for her, be honest and let her know! Girl, you only get one life and WLS isn't the answer to everything~ BUT, if you want to go slow, explain this to her and let her know your hesitation. You may need to show your vulnerability but it will likely make you feel better and she will likely appreciate knowing where you are coming from.

I've been in your situation, I had lap band surgery in 2005 and had a major weight loss (100lbs) and then slowly gained it back. Then in 2011, broke up with my SO of 10 years. I thought it was going to take forever to heal my heart after that. I have been in a relationship for the past 2 years and just recently had my band revised to gastric sleeve.

I CANNOT stand this. It's making me so moody and I'm so tired. I am only 2 weeks post op (from a really difficult surgery) Things are still a little tender and I have to take it easy. Walking is my only option but I live in Wisconsin and its been like 5 degrees the past two days. I did go to the gym and walk about 20 minutes on the treadmill but then I was wiped..... Would have thought I could have slept, but no.

I'm 15 days post lapband revision to sleeve. I'm not in any more pain so I'm not on any pain medication. However, I cannot sleep at night. I already take a sleeping pill and anxiety pill but nothing is helping. Anyone else experiencing this? Suggestions?

I'm 15 days post lapband revision to sleeve. I'm not in any more pain so I'm not on any pain medication. However, I cannot sleep at night. I already take a sleeping pill and anxiety pill but nothing is helping. Anyone else experiencing this? Suggestions?

I had the revision from band to sleeve on 11/27 and felt like you for about 3 days. I had really bad swelling. Has your doctor ordered an upper GI to see if there is swelling? If that's the issue, you have to let the swelling subside.... I needed an IV to keep from becoming dehydrated but then the swelling went away,

I can't help but relate... I just had my band removed and the sleeve revision on 11/27/13. Aside from the pain from the ton of scar tissue and a band that was infecting my stomach, I am feeling pretty good today. I am scared of failing too....So far, (albeit only two weeks) I'm 30 pounds down. It took my more than 6 months to lose that with the lap band.

totally different mind set.

I had my revision on 11/27/13 and it was 5 hours to remove the band and do the sleeve. I had a TON of scar tissue.

I am physically feeling better. Emotionally, I'm kinda a mess! Thanks for asking

I did have the band removed and the sleeve all in one really long 5 hour surgery.

Wow I am impressed with you. I had a conversion from lap band to sleeve on 11/27/23 and was discharged on 12/1/13. I felt pretty proud of myself for walking the dog around the block in subzero weather and then walking the aisles of Target. LOL

I honestly think once you are completely unfilled, you will be doing fantastic if you manage to maintain your weight until surgery.

I had a conversion from a very bad, bad lap band to sleeve gastrectomy on 11/27/13 (the day before thanksgiving). This was one of the most painful procedures I have ever had (Including an open spleenectomy and giving birth to my 11 pound daughter) My Dr. said I had a ton of scar tissue and it took them 2 hours just to root around the scar tissue to remove the band. When they removed the band, he said there was a lot of inflammation and it appeared my body was having a bad reaction to the band being placed in the first place. I had a lot of pain and discomfort and wasn't actually able to drink anything until the third day in the hospital because my esophagus and stomach were so inflamed. Then I caught pneumonia. After antibiotics were started and a lot of loving care from my partner and daughter I was able to go home on 12/1/13.

As of right now, I'm in minimal pain and only at night when trying to sleep. But I'm nauseous all the time and nothing tastes right. Starting yesterday I started crying for no apparent reason and that has continued into today. I'm not sure what to make of my emotions and am wondering if they are normal? On a positive note, I am down 30 pounds (if you include the 8 I gained having surgery from all the IV's) and I am thrilled about that.