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My gastric banding surgery was nothing compared to my c section. With the banding surgery I had a little pain the first couple of days at the port site but it was more of a soreness. The more I walked the better it got. Within a week I was pretty much back on my feet and doing my normal routine.

I had my band in 2004. I lost 100 lbs over a period of a year. I did fine for ten years. Around the first part of last year I started to notice that when I got up in the morning I was not able to get liquids to go down very well. It would be like noon before I could drink. I started having gastric reflux real bad at night while I was sleeping. I essentially was sitting straight up to sleep. I saw my surgeon and had an upper GI. My band had slipped. The dr took all the saline out and told me my band had to be removed. My family was in the process of moving across the state so I did not have surgery then. I have since moved, found another surgeon, and it took 4 months to get insurance approval. My band removal and conversion to sleeve is May 28th. I have to admit I am a little nervous about this surgery because it is not reversible like the band.

I too have had the same problem with my band. I have gained 87 lbs since they took the saline out last May. My surgery to convert to a sleeve is May 28. It can't get here soon enough. I am ready to wear my size 6 clothes again. My garage is filled with boxed up clothes.

I had my band in 2004. I too am a nurse and a lot of the people I worked with were not supportive. You have to do what is right for you. I have never regretted having my surgery. The first ten years were great. My band slipped last year and now has to be removed and converted to a sleeve. I still am not sorry I had it done. I have my conversion on May 28th. I have only told my friends that have a band. I don't want to repeat the negative opinions this go around. We have to do what we feel is best for us. Don't let people make you second guess your decision. I was 244 lbs and lost to 137 lbs. there is no feeling in this world that can compare to that. Good luck.

Try calling your surgeons office. They may be able to give advice over the phone. I had a band in 2004. Applesauce and thin oatmeal seemed to sit well when nothing else did. I am sorry for your loss and I pray things get easier soon.

Do you have any gas x strips for the gas. Walking a lot helps the gas to move as well.

I get my lap band removed and converted to a sleeve on May 28 th. I can't wait for the day to come and get to the recovery stage. I am a little scared that there may be issues with the band since I have had it since 2004. I have all the faith in the world in my surgeon so I keep telling myself everything will be just fine.

I too live in Florida. Port Saint Lucie. What part of Florida are you from? My surgery date is May 28th. I wish you the best of luck with the surgery. Keep us posted on your progress.

I have just found this site. Very excited. Had my preop lab work today. My surgery is scheduled for May 28.

My surgery date is May 28 th. Starting to get a little anxious now. Had pre op lab work done today. I will be seeing my surgeon on the 19 th and a class at his office then go to the hospital to see the anesthesia department. I am in the process now of trying different protein shakes to see what's tolerable. Which ones have you all found that you like?