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My recovery was very smooth. I didn't bother to take any prescription pain meds because I didn't want the nausea and I was fine without them. I felt like recovery is easier for revision patients because we went thru it before

If I eat too fast I get a feeling similar to the stuck feeling but it's different. I can't describe it. It happened twice, I ran to the bathroom and slightly dry heaved and I was fine. With the band, I would be pacing for 10 minutes and then would dry heave. When I'm FULL, I feel slightly nauseous instead of the feeling of the food stuck in your throat like it is with the band. I still get anxiety eating with people because I'm still afraid from all those stuck episodes I had with the band. I'm only 2 months out , I know there are others who have been very successful with the sleeve and will give you some great feedback

First check with your insurance to see if they will cover it. Then look into surgeons in your area and meet with them to see if they will do it. I'm sure there are lots of people that have had the band while living in one state and then moved over the years

Hell no!!!! The band was not good and I didn't have any of the serious issues that a lot of other people had. The biggest thing to remember- the band is not forever. Eventually it has to come out. The sleeve is forever. Plus, the band gets costly, every fill costs $$$ . there are no adjustments with the sleeve

Probably just had the munchies ????
I agree with the others, it relaxed you and was just what you needed.

Have you started your Protein Drinks yet? I had a ton of energy the first 2 weeks after surgery while I was home recovering, once I went back to work and back to my 5-6 hours of sleep , I started getting tired again

He will probably hit a stall for a couple of weeks

He will probably hit a stall for a couple of weeks

My NUT made one very important point that really stuck with me: "this is not a diet, that is what you had surgery for". Not saying that we go hog-wild, but to remember we did a lot to change our lives, NOT to destroy our happiness. Everything in moderation. THAT'S the key!

I agree alot with what you said @Bluesea71. I do like to indulge every once and a while. I want to be able to still enjoy some of the things I like like an occassional candy bar, adult beverage or a potato chip. LOL!! It is all about moderation. I figure I put in work at the gym 5 days a week, sometimes going twice a day, plus drinking and eating my Protein. I deserve to treat myself.

I'm putting my defense shield up and getting ready to get lectured by the community ????
Do I dare admit that I have had 1-2 full size Butterfinger candy bars post surgery every week since the time I've been allowed to have solids? Yep. Ive enjoyed my favorite candy bar every week for at least 7 months now. Before you lecture me, let me tell you a little bit about my thinking process. I've always hated the word "diet" because it implies that one day you will go off of your current way of eating and back to another way of eating. When people "diet", they deprive themselves of the things that they really want and at some point cave and give in. I eat a pretty clean diet 99% of the time. I was able to reach and surpass my surgeon's goal by 10 pounds before a years time. I weigh myself daily, continue to follow my surgeon's guidelines and exercise. I also know myself well enough to know my limitations. There is no way I can have an endless supply of chips, Cookies, candy and other "binge foods" in my house. They are way to easy to grab without thinking. However, I do enjoy an occasional indulgence. I record every single thing I eat in my loseit app on my phone. I account for those calories. Now can everyone handle this kind of discipline? Probably not. This is where you have to be honest with your own situation. I've never considered myself an emotional eater. I don't turn to food for comfort. I've never feared my need for butterfingers would increase as the weeks went on. I'm also willing to reevaluate and check myself if this starts to happen. I guess I have issues with any black and white thinking. It worries me when former food addicts become food nazis. I get that many of us need that kind of discipline to be successful. If I deprive myself of things I love, I start to rebel. Butterfingers make me happy. There. I said it. I don't have to have a case of them. I never did. I have created a new lifestyle for myself that includes healthy eating, exercise AND and an occasional treat. I'm glad I can still indulge once in awhile.
???? Confession time over.

you are not alone! I will be 4 months post op sleeve on May 9th and have only lost 20. Lbs. I have gained and lost the same 3 lbs for about 6 weeks now. I never felt any restriction since day 1 so I have been researching my surgery. I went back to my original doctor who did my band in 2007 (very successful) and would have gone back too him in a heartbeat if insurance did not dictate who I went too. Band removed in sept 2014, sleeved in jan 2015...went back to original doctor who looked at my leak test and said my sleeve was bigger than normal...great!!! Said it could have been due to scar tissue so I'm having an endoscopy next week to see. Right now I have a BMI of 33 with HBP and rheumatoid arthritis. Doctor said if he could make the stomach the correct size he will but depending on scar tissue he may have to do a bypass! I too am having a difficult time with re routing my insides and am scared to death!! Please keep me posted on your journey as I will with mine...good luck and don't beat yourself up...words I try to live by!!!

Actually, adding some carbs will help to jump start your system. Have some whole wheat Pasta for 1 meal and see what happens. I ate a veggie spring roll last week and dropped 2 pounds.

I hate to alarm you but something is definitely not right. She should be back in the hospital and a doctor who specializes in sleeve surgery should probably do an endoscopy to see what's going on. She should also be hooked up to an IV for fluids as well as an eating tube until they figure this out. Too much time has passed for her not to be getting any better. I would get a different doctor involved. As a mom myself I sympathize what you must be going through. As someone who had the lapband 7 years ago and was revised to the sleeve a few months ago- I'm no doctor but feel very strongly that this is not a normal recovery

Hell no!!!! The band was not good and I didn't have any of the serious issues that a lot of other people had. The biggest thing to remember- the band is not forever. Eventually it has to come out. The sleeve is forever. Plus, the band gets costly, every fill costs $$$ . there are no adjustments with the sleeve

I hate to alarm you but something is definitely not right. She should be back in the hospital and a doctor who specializes in sleeve surgery should probably do an endoscopy to see what's going on. She should also be hooked up to an IV for fluids as well as an eating tube until they figure this out. Too much time has passed for her not to be getting any better. I would get a different doctor involved. As a mom myself I sympathize what you must be going through. As someone who had the lapband 7 years ago and was revised to the sleeve a few months ago- I'm no doctor but feel very strongly that this is not a normal recovery

I hate to alarm you but something is definitely not right. She should be back in the hospital and a doctor who specializes in sleeve surgery should probably do an endoscopy to see what's going on. She should also be hooked up to an IV for fluids as well as an eating tube until they figure this out. Too much time has passed for her not to be getting any better. I would get a different doctor involved. As a mom myself I sympathize what you must be going through. As someone who had the lapband 7 years ago and was revised to the sleeve a few months ago- I'm no doctor but feel very strongly that this is not a normal recovery

Lol. You crank me up the botox was the relax my pyloric valve, which is valve that controls emptying of stomach.
Yeah exciting and scary about the new job, but taking the chance! Last day of work is April 10th, then start new job April 20th. I will travel like 30 % in my new job so praying health issues stay at bay. If I could shake this nausea, which is less these days, I wouldn't feel any symptoms from where I came. But so far so good!
Crack me up lol. Autocorrect

I just got home yesterday. Like the others Its been uneventful. My surgeon gave me the liquid pain killer script ahead of time because not all pharmacies stock that, so ask about it if you think your pharmacy might not. Mine ended up taking 6 days to fill the prescription. I also got a prescription for nausea med while in the hospital. I couldn't down the childrens liquid tylenol they gave me on day two. I got all weepy when I gagged on it. I've never been one to be able to take cough Syrup so this liquid stuff sucks. I belive I got in my Protein shakes today, got in plenty of liquid too. Either water/flavored water/hot tea/chicken broth. I've constantly had some kind of drink by my side. I was able to get out and walk twice today too. Still feels like I've done a million sit ups, and everything that I've swallowed produces some kind of pain, but not that bad. Its just very noticible. Looking foward to tomorrow. As its true.....everyday does get better.

I hate to alarm you but something is definitely not right. She should be back in the hospital and a doctor who specializes in sleeve surgery should probably do an endoscopy to see what's going on. She should also be hooked up to an IV for fluids as well as an eating tube until they figure this out. Too much time has passed for her not to be getting any better. I would get a different doctor involved. As a mom myself I sympathize what you must be going through. As someone who had the lapband 7 years ago and was revised to the sleeve a few months ago- I'm no doctor but feel very strongly that this is not a normal recovery

I live alone. I had the band to sleeve revision so was expecting a harder recovery. I made sure house was clean beforehand, had liquid Tylenol on hand, Protein Shakes, Jello already made and Soup. Get your prescriptions filled before you go home. I didn't get any filled - didn't need them. Recovery was Very Quick. Only took the dog out to go to the bathroom. It was winter, if I had it now I would have taken her for short walks. Had people calling me to see if I needed anything but I didn't.

I'm tracking what I'm eating and my calories in My Fitness Pal and it seems to help.

40 pounds and 8 weeks has already truly changed my life! I feel like it is a miracle that I never REALLY thought would happen!!
I have a way to go still but I am already living the life I could only dream of for so many years!! sniffle sniffle


This was taken yesterday while we walked 5 miles in Atlantic City!!

Had the surgery yesterday. Still in the hospital. My surgeon said I had minimal scar tissue. Didn't take any pain meds and the pain is bearable. They still have me on ice chips, just waiting to switch to Water

I think I had glue. I never really paid attention because they were covered with Steri- strips.