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shelly:)

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    shelly:) got a reaction from BeagleLover in What a difference a year makes...   
    How much have you lost so far? My conversion from lapband to gastric sleeve was 4/10 and I'm down 60 lbs. it seems to be a lot slower for me this time around but I feel much better.
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    shelly:) reacted to melissaingr in What a difference a year makes...   
    So far I've only been walking. I've been pretty consistant with it. I walk everyday on my lunch break at work (who needs 45 minutes to eat anymore?) and many days, I'll go for another walk when I get home at night. I live in Michigan and the weather won't be good for walking much longer so I'm going to start using the gym soon.
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    shelly:) got a reaction from msfitn2014 in Anyone having the sleeve in april?!   
    Sleeve revision 4/10 and down 45lb. Slow weight loss for me but I'm wearing the same size I was wearing when I was 30lbs less than I am now. As long as it coming off I'm happy.
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    shelly:) got a reaction from JanetPRN in Celebrated 10 months post op on a cruise , a different kind of NSV for me.   
    I went on my first cruise 3 months post op. No issues with eating at all. I'm looking forward to my next cruise.
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    shelly:) reacted to mrztj in loving the sleeve   
    Since I work for a bariatric center I can't help but loose weight
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    shelly:) got a reaction from msfitn2014 in Two questions   
    Yesterday I was 3 months out as well and down 40lbs with multiple stalls. I'm just thankful the weight is coming off and I no longer have the pain I was experiencing with the band.
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    shelly:) got a reaction from msfitn2014 in Two questions   
    Yesterday I was 3 months out as well and down 40lbs with multiple stalls. I'm just thankful the weight is coming off and I no longer have the pain I was experiencing with the band.
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    shelly:) got a reaction from Turnerloose70 in Sleeve vs band restriction?   
    I was banded for 8 years and now I'm 2 1/2 months post op from revision to the sleeve. There is no comparison in the feeling I get when full. I was miserable just about every time I ate with the band. I had extreme chest discomfort. I was not one who could wait and let it pass. I had to run to the restroom most of the time after one bite and was still hungry. In the beginning the band was great. Then I got over restricted about 2 years out had Fluid removed and could never get back to the green zone. With the sleeve I haven't found anything that gives me trouble. I still eat small amounts. I do have acid reflux which I have never had b4 but I find if I eat 5 small meals a day it's better. As far as the full feeling goes toe it's much like before I was banded. Honestly I don't push it that far. I have noticed on a few occasions I get nauseated if I eat too much. It usually passes after 30 min to an hour. I was having extreme abd pain pre gastric sleeve. Hurt so bad I would go to the er every other month and get no answers. Since the sleeve I have not experienced that thank god. Pre lap band I was 312. I had gotten to 165ish in 2 years. Over the past 6 years I got back up to 266. Pre op gastric sleeve I was 266. Now 2 1/2 months later I'm at 227. Weight loss has been slower but it is coming off and I'm not miserable.
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    shelly:) got a reaction from A. Stoot in Band to sleeve revision question   
    For my revision it took maybe a total of 4-5 weeks. Sent all to insurance company got approval for revision in less than 2 weeks. Went to education class the next week and surgery 2 weeks later. Had surgery on a Thursday and back to work the following Wednesday working 10-11 hour shifts.
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    shelly:) got a reaction from thesuse2000 in Can you compare restriction band to sleeve?   
    I'm almost 2 months post op revision to the sleeve. I do not get that stuck feeling. I get more of the full feeling and a hiccup. I do not over eat or even try. I have read ppl on here say they can eat and eat. I have no desire to even try. I prob eat 1/2 cup at most.
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    shelly:) got a reaction from msfitn2014 in Are you happy with your decision?   
    5 weeks out from revision to gastric sleeve. Had band for 8 years with complications and regain weight over past 4-5 years. So far I'm down 28lbs. Weight loss is slower than it was when I initially got the band but much easier. I do get little nauseous every once in a while but no more vomiting every time I eat.
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    shelly:) got a reaction from msfitn2014 in Is it true?   
    I had my revision surgery lap band to sleeve 4/10. I'm down 23 lbs.
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    shelly:) got a reaction from msfitn2014 in Is it true?   
    I had my revision surgery lap band to sleeve 4/10. I'm down 23 lbs.
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    shelly:) got a reaction from msfitn2014 in Is it true?   
    I had my revision surgery lap band to sleeve 4/10. I'm down 23 lbs.
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    shelly:) got a reaction from msfitn2014 in Is it true?   
    I had my revision surgery lap band to sleeve 4/10. I'm down 23 lbs.
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    shelly:) reacted to Roscoe Simmons Jr. in Band to Sleeve 4/24/14   
    Ok Now that I have a little more free time I can write more.
    I had my Band Surgery Oct 26, 2006
    By May 2008 I lost 126lbs ( then weighed 219lbs )
    Then My band was tightened to much and we were forced to take out most of the Fluid in it.
    That was all she wrote, over the years since I have gained a great portion of the wight back.
    I also have had issues with Swelling and slight band slippage also.
    I will be happy to have the band removed and move on with my life when I am sleeved.
    I will be doing this of course with a new doctor in a new office!
    I have looked over some posts on this site, a lot of supportive msg's here.
    Well I am happy to have found this site and hope if I have any questions or issues the supportive Sleever's on here will be here to help
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    shelly:) got a reaction from Fat2FiveK in Am going for a sleeve in april 10 th   
    April 10 lapband to sleeve for me. I'm excited.
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    shelly:) got a reaction from Fat2FiveK in Am going for a sleeve in april 10 th   
    April 10 lapband to sleeve for me. I'm excited.
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    shelly:) got a reaction from Malsr in Am going for a sleeve in april 10 th   
    My surgery date is 4/10 as well. I'm converting from lapband to gastric sleeve. I'm excited and hopefull that I can get the weight off that I have regained over the past few years.
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    shelly:) got a reaction from Malsr in Am going for a sleeve in april 10 th   
    My surgery date is 4/10 as well. I'm converting from lapband to gastric sleeve. I'm excited and hopefull that I can get the weight off that I have regained over the past few years.
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    shelly:) got a reaction from msfitn2014 in Anyone having the sleeve in april?!   
    I am scheduled for gastric sleeve 4/10. This is my second weightloss surgery. In 3/06 I had lapband and now having complications so I am converting to the gastric sleeve. I am super excited and nervous at the same time. I paid cash for the first procedure but insurance has approved me this time. I used to work for rhe surgeon who did and is doing my procedure. I went to work for him about 6 months after my lapband because I was very sucessful. I went from 312 to 165 now back up to 270
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    shelly:) got a reaction from Malsr in Am going for a sleeve in april 10 th   
    My surgery date is 4/10 as well. I'm converting from lapband to gastric sleeve. I'm excited and hopefull that I can get the weight off that I have regained over the past few years.

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