GmaDiana

This is what my DR office recommended.

This website has really cute ones. https://www.laurenshope.com/

I bought an Med ID bracelet.My Dr recommended it.
Bariactric Surgery
No Bling NG tube
Fluid capacity 60cc
No NSAID.
I don't want to take a chance that in emergency something goes wrong.
I had sleeve 2011 and on Nov.33,2016 have bypass due to acid reflux issues.

I drank Protein Shake in hospital,of course a little at a time.I now 2 weeks out get most my Protein from shakes.No Nausea.You need protein for your muscles and also your heart is a muscle.Don't want to lose that muscle.It also helps you get your strength back.

I'll tell her. I explained how I came to my decision but I'll keep sharing info and keep pushing her to join bariatric pal and my Facebook bariatric support groups Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

A band to sleeve revision will not help with acid reflux.The repair before sleeve will not work either.I had Revision from sleeve to bypass because of acid reflux and hiatal hernia repair failure.The bypass is the only thing that eliminates the reflux.
I had my surgery on Nov.22nd and home recovering.They did fix hiatal repair again also.so far so good.Have to go through phases of diet again.Still on Phase 2.

hectorlopez323 Let your sister be warned she might have to have another surgery if she develops acid reflux.I didn't have issues for a long time.Had sleeve in 2011.Then this year 2016 started having a lot of acid and bile reflux.

I drank Protein Shake in hospital,of course a little at a time.I now 2 weeks out get most my Protein from shakes.No Nausea.You need protein for your muscles and also your heart is a muscle.Don't want to lose that muscle.It also helps you get your strength back.

Thank you Diana !!! Glad to hear that you are doing well !!!! Im excited for relief of this uncomfortable feeling all the time.
You are so correct! When I moved from Connecticut to Florida I lost post op care and support and grieved. This surgery is literally a tool and you have to consistently be aware and conscious of what you're consuming or else you can spiral right back out of control.
Im so happy and grateful that my hospital gives us a free gym membership for 3 months after surgery. I actually love working out and I've been able to keep alot of muscle still from staying in the gym. The scale going down is my drive and getting s Fitbit has also helped me as well !!!
Just had my last appointment with the dietitian and I'll be continuing with them and support groups because they really help keep me focused. Let us know how you're doing and ill check in on surgery day !!!!!!
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I had the revision from sleeve to bypass.The only thing to help me.They also did a hiatal hernia repair as the the other one failed.Recovery was a little more painful than the sleeve.The surgery takes longer because of scar tissue.
I had my surgery Nov.22,2016.Still on phase 2 diet.Healing in going good though.I recommend not having a revision from band to sleeve.My Drs said bypass is the only way to fix acid reflux. With sleeve there is a 30 to 40 % of acid reflux issues.Like many i didn't want o go with bypass the first time around because it reroutes things. Had to have the surgery now and so far so good.

FDclerical I had revision from sleeve to bypass Nov.22,2016.If they need to repair Hiatal Hernia I don't think you will be singing.Otherwise going good.

I had the sleeve in 2011 and it worked well for me.Then acid reflux got a lot worst and starting causing all kinds of issues.My Hiatal Hernia failed too and caused my stomach to push upwards.It is hard for Hiatal Hernia's to not fail because they are attached to the diaphram and it moves every time we take a breath.On Nov.22,2016 I had my sleeve converted to bypass.Only way to end acid and bile reflux.They also repaired Hiatal Hernia again.Feel so much better.
Hope this helps anyone considering WLS.