JohnC
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I'm working with weights as well, may I ask what kind of protien and / or suppliments you are useing? -
Wow what a difference, good job. -
From the album: Progress Pics
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90 days out from band to sleeve revision and down 51 lbs
JohnC posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had my 90 day check up today & I've lost a total of 51 lbs. My doc is very happy with me since he went through everything with my band for 5 years. I'm a lot happier with the sleeve & so pleased with myself that I made the decision go with the sleeve. -
Lookin' good, congrads. -
For those who had band to sleeve in one surgery..
JohnC replied to Band07's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My Doc didn't empty my band & removed the band & did the sleeve the same day. -
Happy 1 Yr Surgiversary to ME!
JohnC replied to Changing B4YourEyes's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congrads you look great. -
I went in today for my 30 day follow up & I'm down 30 lbs. My doc was very pleased with me since he's gone through all the struggles with with the lap-band for the last five years. So far I'm much happier with the sleeve.
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Thanks everyone, & don't worry Kelly your losing at a good pace.
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10 months happy (pictures)
JohnC replied to gissell26's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You look great, congrads. -
My band being removed. I'm trying to decide.. Sleeve or Bypass?
JohnC replied to pickel1972's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My Doc does both & all I know is every time I go to my Doc's office there's at least 1 or 2 by-pass patients in for a revision from a complication. I'm just glad I chose the sleeve. -
For those who had band to sleeve in one surgery..
JohnC replied to Band07's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Had my band to sleeve surgery at the same time. Doc said surgery went very well & my band wasn't emptied beforehand. -
I had an endoscopy before my sleeve surgery, there's not much to it.
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I'm 4 weeks out & can drink as much as I want. I'm eating about 3/4 cup of food at a time but I'm getting hungry quicker & more often as I go. Did anyone understand that we wouldn't experience as much hunger with the sleeve than the band?
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I'm 2 weeks out & they're telling no sweets.
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I had my band to sleeve revision on Tuesday, and I've got to say it was a lot more pain this time around.It was also my 1st experience with a catheter and a drainage tube. Not fun taking those out. The 1st 36 hours were rough but I'm feeling a lot better today. I've had a shake & a couple of Popsicles. My Dr. says it will get better as time goes on, I've got an appointment with him next week.
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Had my band to sleeve surgery on Tuesday
JohnC replied to JohnC's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had my surgery at Des Peres hospital in St. Louis. I think most of my pain at first was because my upper stomach was so irritated from my prolapse. It'll be one week tomorrow & I'm not feeling any pain. I've got a question I'm showing I start full liquids tomorrow & I get blended soups does anyone know what that is& can I have tomato soup? -
My revision from band to sleeve is tommorow I am so scared
JohnC replied to Halloul's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Starting my pre-op tomorrow & getting my revision on Tuesday. A little nervous but my Dr. seems confident everything will go OK. -
I'm having surgery Tuesday of next week & my nurse told me today I need to take chewable multi vitamins & iron & to avoid Flintstones & gummies. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Where the May sleevers i just got my date!
JohnC replied to Luvlvnlyfe5's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm getting my band removed & sleeve surgery on May 14. -
Just got notice from my insc. co. that my surgery date will be May 14 at 10a. I had a lapband surgery in 2007 & lost about 75 lbs. after 14 fills, then my band prolapsed & I gained about 45 lbs back. After a lot of stomach pain & gurd I had an endoscopy & my doc said I prolapsed so I decided to go with the sleeve this time. I feel good about my decision but a bit nervous since it's going to be a much longer surgery.
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Surgery tomorrow, getting nervous......
JohnC replied to Missy41's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Missy, What kind of drain are You talking about? -
Surgery tomorrow, getting nervous......
JohnC replied to Missy41's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Why were you in intensive care so long Missy? -
Surgery tomorrow, getting nervous......
JohnC replied to Missy41's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My band has prolapsed & I'm waiting for insurance approval. Was wondering how many incisions are needed to remove the band & do the sleeve, Also h ow many weeks are we on clear liquids after sleeve surgery, the band was 2 weeks for me. -
My band has prolapsed & I've applied for approval to convert to sleeve. Does anyone know how much Medicare Complete by united health care would pay provided I'm approved? I live in Missouri if that matters.
