Fat Brando

Good luck with your procedure! Had you been sleeved already? Or is this your first wls?

Well, I had the procedure on Tuesday. Woke up in the ICU so they could monitor bleeding issues. Pain was pretty intense when I woke up. They had me stay an extra night in the hospital, but eventually moved me to a regular room once i pooped and had a positive upper GI xray. I'm back on a clear liquid diet for the next couple weeks, then it's into full liquids. Christmas is gonna be a pain in the ass. Since I wasn't resleeved, and can't find many people who have had SIPS as a revision to VSG, so I'll try to post my experience here. Day 2 post op... 6 incisions, painful shoulder gas, hurts to stand, get a little nauseous and tired when walking... but I'm doing it . 6'2" 354lbs going into surgery. 356 today, but I think that's normal. The drop should start in a day or two. I'm currently coughing and hicupping a lot, which hurts like hell. Also, I wasn't given pain meds (for reasons listed above). I'll post more as it happens.

Not sure if anyone else has gone through this... I was sleeved 5 years ago, and I lost about 110lbs. About 3 years ago, however, I was prescribed Norco for chronic back problems, and since then, I've put all my weight back on. Now I'm about to have the SIPS procedure (similar to a DS), and I'm wondering what to expect from this process without having a fresh sleeve. My stomach has certainly stretched a bit, and it doesn't hurt to overeat. My surgeon has confirmed that I won't be resleeved. I'm wondering if there is anyone out there who's gone through this who may be able to give me a little insight. Also, if I'm posting in the wrong place or if you know of a thread that might help me, I'd greatly appreciate the guidance. This is my first time visiting this forum, so I'm a little lost. Thanks!