karols2ndchance

I was out of work for 14 days . . I think if I didn't have a drain (for 10 days) I could have went back sooner . .

I am doing the same . . had my band removed Feb 13th . . sleeve is scheduled for March 27th. When I was banded, the sleeve was not yet approved in the US. I am also nervous and excited . . nervous because I haven't yet dealt with my "head hunger" and afraid of gaining back whatever I lost , . doing research now on how to cope with head hunger . . Good luck to you! Karol

I will check it out! . . thanks!

Hello . . newbie here . . I am scheduled for my revision surgery (band to sleeve) on March 27th. I was banded by Dr. Butsch at Buf Gen on April 12, 2010. Dr says the "band failed me" . . i could eat a bag of potato chips but it hurt like hell to eat veggies . . so . . given the choice, you know what I picked. Fluid was removed in Oct 2012 and band was removed Feb. 13, 2014. Dr wouldn't do the surgeries together, so now I wait. I am a little anxious and also worried about making the right decision. I guess my fear is I will put the weight back on as I did with the band. I have "head hunger" bad! and I know that is not going to go away with more surgery. I am trying to research and "take notes" before my surgery in hopes that that will help me cope better. How did you guys cope with "head hunger"? . . Thanks!