iamjohnbamber
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iamjohnbamber reacted to dvons in Acid Reflux after band removal
They just said to use OTC stuff. Thanks. Glad it's not as bad as when you had your band in.
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iamjohnbamber got a reaction from dvons in Biggest change or challenge from band to sleeve ?
Hey all,
Newly sleeved on 6/27 when Lap Band was removed as well. I had the Lap Band for 10 years, and am just curious from my fellow revised folk:
What's been the single biggest challenge or change that took getting used to ?
I also had a hiatal hernia repaired during my conversion, so the doctor explained the sensation of drinking and swallowing may feel similar to the band as the hernia repair site heals internally. I'm 6 days post op and I can tell it's less "band-like" each day. (What I mean by "band-like" is this... drinking a sip of Water, feeling the Water go down my esophagus and "pause" before draining into the rest of my stomach. )
Looking forward to hearing from you!
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iamjohnbamber got a reaction from dvons in Acid Reflux after band removal
6 days post op... still have some reflux but its not as bad as the worst was when the band was in. Did you mention this to your surgeon? Maybe they will put you on something for it.
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iamjohnbamber reacted to LadyK44 in Looking for a mentor (my surgery is in August)
Hi Dana,
I will be 2 years sleeved as of 8/1. I am not best best sleeved example but I am moving forward. I am here and will help you as much as I can. You can do this!
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iamjohnbamber got a reaction from ShelterDog64 in Late June Sleeve Buddies?
Hey there 6/27/2016 Sleever here, revision from Lap Band (2006). Tomorrow will be one week post op, doc told me I can go to full liquids on Tuesday, can't wait!! Really excited to be on this forum since I live alone, and most of my support is Facebook and online...
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iamjohnbamber reacted to pewpewpewpew in Late June Sleeve Buddies?
We have the same weight stats and are surgery twins yay! My plan skips the pureed food stage. I go from 2 weeks clear and full liquids right into reintroducing food at my own pace.
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iamjohnbamber got a reaction from ShelterDog64 in Late June Sleeve Buddies?
Hey there 6/27/2016 Sleever here, revision from Lap Band (2006). Tomorrow will be one week post op, doc told me I can go to full liquids on Tuesday, can't wait!! Really excited to be on this forum since I live alone, and most of my support is Facebook and online...
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iamjohnbamber got a reaction from DSLdiversity in Looking for a mentor (my surgery is in August)
Congratulations and all the best on your upcoming surgery! The waiting before-hand can be tough, but joining a forum like this is such a great idea and great way to get support from all over the world.
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iamjohnbamber got a reaction from lolarose13 in Calling all June '16 sleevers!
June 27th 2016 -- Un-LAP-BANDed and Sleeved. A week post op tomorrow and feeling good!
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iamjohnbamber got a reaction from jessielee in I messed up!
The most important thing is you caught yourself and realized what happened. Nobody's perfect - you'll be fine. The most critical day is the day before and day of surgery. The whole reason for the liquid diet pre-op is to get your liver to shrink (Ketosis) so the surgeon would be able to perform the procedure. All the best!
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iamjohnbamber got a reaction from BABYBLUES425 in Need a Sleeve Buddy?
I did the same thing - Lap Band -> Sleeve on June 27th -- All the best!
I'm 6 days post op and feeling great.