Tess415

I had a removal of my lap band and revision to a sleeve all done at one time. I had a barium swallow done the next day and started on liquids. I am following the same diet protocol as a new sleeve patient without lap band removal. I am sorry to hear that you are unable to drink anything for 2 weeks. Kudos for listening to your surgeon and finding the strength to follow his directions. Hang in there.... sending good thought your way!!!!

Wow!!! Those are some great numbers you guys are pulling!!! I've lost 5 since surgery and 7 the week before... I will be happy with that!!! Has anyone started walking or anything for exercise?? I wanted to today, but this morning I had an episode of weakness and felt kind of faint. It passed, but I took it as a sign to not push it today.

Sorry to hear that doneganregime1!! Have you called the surgeon? What do they say? Are you in pain because you can't keep your pain medicine down either?

Been feeling pretty good, drinking protein shakes and sipping fluids fine. Had a terrible time with heartburn. Called the doctor's office and got started on prilosec... seems better at the moment!! One day at a time!!

Hope everyone is doing well!!! I came home today. Passed UGI and taking liquids. small amount of pain and no nausea! YAY! Overall had a really great hospital experience! Grateful for the support of my family and friends!!

I've been a "good girl", liquids and fresh veggies and fat free dressing... nectar Protein shakes and I made some sf Jello and sf pudding with protein in it. Had egg drop Soup last night.... I miss my crackers in my soup!!! lol All set for Monday! Hopped the last hoop and have medical clearance in my hand!!! I have had several nurses where I work have the sleeve done and they all look great and feel better!!!! Now its my turn to join them!!!!

Sorry to hear of delays for a few people... that's disappointing for sure I went for my pre-op visit with the surgeon... consent is signed. I have appt with PCP for medical clearance... all labs and my EKG looked good, so hoping for no issues with that. liquid diet it going ok, found a few palatable flavors thank goodness!!!! Only a few more days to go!!!

Hi All.... I am a band (2008) to sleeve scheduled for the 13th at 7:30am! Pre band weight 366 lowest weight with band 255 1st visit for revision 331 current 325 Looking forward to having a permanent tool. I work so hard with the band, only to have issues after 2 years and had an infill and backslid something horrible. All that is behind me, I am going to work just as hard this time too and stick with making healthy choices from here on out!!! I start my pre-op liquid diet tomorrow!!!! Good luck to us!!!

Ditto here!!! I am scheduled for band removal and revision to sleeve on January 13th also! I am very nervous and excited at the same time! We will have each other to get thru this!! I hope it can all be done at the same time…. however, I am aware of others on here who woke up with only the band out… hoping this is not the case!!

Robin…. I never got below 245# with the band…. far from bones and ribs sticking out. But, I definitely would throw up daily with the band being so tight…. it scared me how comfortable I got with that happening. Then, the complete obstruction lasted 3 days of not being able to even get a sip of Water down. I was so weak when I got to the doctor, I should not have let it go on for that long…. I didn't want the Fluid out and thought I could work through it. Now, I find myself on another journey… I gained so much weight back, and I don't want to go back to throwing up everyday I found out today that I have been approved for band removal and a revision to a gastric sleeve!!!

Its been a long time since I've posted on here… I did well the first 2 years with the band, lost 105 pounds. Still had about 60 more to go.. then I became obstructed and had to have fluid taken out. As a result, I have gained back quite a bit of the weight, but not the entire amount. I have struggled with my decisions of where to go from here. I found a new surgeon, had fluid added, but still not enough to get the weight loss going again. In all honesty… most of the weight I lost was due to such a tight restriction and difficulty eating, as opposed to the proper way the band was to work. I felt like I was becoming a bulimic…. I do not want to go back to feeling like that. So, I have been pursuing a revision to a sleeve. I am currently waiting on insurance approval. Anyone else in the same boat?

Howdy Everyone!! Long time no post.... I am so impressed with everyone's numbers!!! I have so much I have missed not being on here. I am doing well physically, I walk 6 miles 3 times a week, 2 hours straight without stopping. Before surgery I was walking on the treadmill 15 min at 2.7 mph. What a huge difference. Lots more energy! I am back in school, online for my BSN completion, working full-time, 2 boys in high school... life has gotten so busy!!! I miss having the time to post here. I want to try to get on here more often, I would like to be further along and can't wait till I get over the 100# loss mark. I think its fantastic that some of you are following your journey and having plastic surgery, I know its not an answer for everyone, but I am keeping my mind open for it when I get closer to goal!!! Miss you all!!

Kelly, I haven't posted here in a while... please feel free share what's troubling you, so that we can help.:seeya:

Hi Marge! I am very happy with the results so far. Next month is my one year bandiversary and I have a total of 80 lbs off so far. No regrets!!! The only thing I wish is that they had provided a way for all of us people interested in the support group a way to keep in contact... I was just starting to meet a few regulars and then it just ended:( You will be so glad you did it!!!! Congratulations on having a date!!! I wish you good luck and happy losing!!!! Its nice to meet you!!! Tess

Hi everyone! I just talked to a coworkers wife... she got a lapband yesterday:) She is pretty sore, but did well...:wub:ahhh brought back some memories!!!!! Way back to the beginning of the whole process. Well guys, its almost our one year bandiversary, and I am challenging all of you to a last chance workout before we each hit our one year mark!!!!! Let's step it up and put a few more impressive pounds behind us for our first year totals!!!!!!! Just like the show Biggest Loser!! They do those last chance workouts... we still have a few more weeks!!!!! Lets hop to it!!!!!! :thumbup: Or Jonathan can release THE CLAW out on us!!!!!!