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I was banded in 2009 had many complications and was revised to Sleeve Nov 27th 2013 and on the day of surgery I weighed in at 214 and today I am down to 145. This was the best decision I have ever made!! I love my Sleeve and the new me!

I was revision from Band to Sleeve Nov 27th and down 69 lbs. I am loving the new me!

I had my surgery Nov 27th and have lost 55 lbs I am very happy with the results so far but for the last 2 weeks I have had a lot of back pain and just a couple days ago having some pain on my left side just below my ribs and an incision it feels like a burning, pinching feeling, I have not had a temp or feeling sick so I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced these symptoms this far out?

I having my revision surgery on 11/27/13 from Band to Sleeve and was wondering with no complications how long the surgery was?

I had my revision surgery from band to sleeve on Nov 27th 2013 and my doc has had me on a lot of medication since surgery. However today I have noticed when I go pee it hurts and I feel like I have to urinate all the time but when I go it's very little and it burns and hurts like crazy. I'm calling the doctor first thing in the morning to see if I can be seen. Do you think it might be a bladder infection from all the medication and maybe not getting in enough water?

Well I went to the doctors yesterday and I don't have UTI so my doctor is sending out to have a culture done to see if I have any other infection, I don't have the symptoms anymore so I'm hoping everything comes back good.

Thanks everyone for caring! I am calling the doctor first thing this morning to see if they can get me in today! Do they have to do an exam or is it just a urine test? This is my 1st time having this problem.

I had my surgery on 11/27 and happy to say I'm down 25 pounds so far and feeling great! My first goal was to have 25lbs off by Christmas and I hit it wooohooo! So my next goal is to have a total of 35lbs off by New Years. I love my sleeve!

I started my liquid diet on 11/22nd and revision surgery band to sleeve on 11/27th and I'm already down 20 lbs. I love my Sleeve!!!

I am going today to have my drainage tube taken out and I was wondering if it is painful? and what do they do with the hole after the tube is out? I'm getting nervous about going but I want it out it's a pain in z you know what lol.

I am 8 days post-op and the gas has been horrid, Is all I can say is walk, walk ,walk and it will start passing, I also got docusate sodium from the doctor to help with constipation and it works great.

I had revision surgery from band to sleeve on 11/27/13 no complications but had a lot of scar tissue. I was able to go home 11/29 but have a drainage tube that has to be kept in for a week. I am finally starting to pass gas wooohooo lol. I am up walking, sipping, walking and sipping and taking my meds. I am down 12lbs pre liquid diet and looking for the new healthier me.

I am feeling great except the horrid gas pains I have in my neck and shoulder, I also haven't had a bm since the 26th so I called my doc and he gave me miralax and it's working. Wow you will be a little sore and tired tonight but us moms are hero's lol . My daughter was saying mom you need to rest and not be doing everything that your doing. I feel I'm healing quicker because I am up and walking and doing things. I am down 15 pounds so far and I can already see a difference in my face. I am still on liquids for another week and cant wait to move to the next stage. I go see my doctor on Thursday to have the drainage tube removed. Take care and keep me posted

tjdorsett, I am so happy to have the band out no more pain with the port and vomiting. I know what you mean the hour drive home from Erie was brutal. I have such an Awesome family and husband who are taking great care of me. Even my dogs are so protective and won't leave my side. The gas pains are the worst.... I just try to keep myself busy and walk, walk, and walk some more that's the only thing that makes me feel better. I am drinking sugar free carnation instant Breakfast for my Protein and can eat very little sf Jello and My favorite thing to eat right now is sugar free popsicle. I'm going to mix things up a little today and throw in some broth and decaf coffee or tea. Please keep me posted on how your doing! It's so nice to have someone to talk to that is going through the same situation as me. oh did you have to have a drainage tube? .

I have had 5 other major surgeries and I wasn't as afraid and nervous as I am to have this surgery. I am having a revision from band to Sleeve and my nerves are getting the best of me. I know this feeling is normal but man I think I need some anxiety pills just to get passed these next couple of days.

Cmiller, Good luck tomorrow and will send good vibes for a speedy recovery! Please keep us posted!

Thanks Everyone for replying! It's so nice to have so much support!

I am from Jamestown NY and I will be having my surgery on 11/27/13 in Erie PA, DR Ali. I will be a revision from lap band to sleeve due to complications with the band.

Yes! I had my Thanksgiving dinner on the 17th and it was yummy! Now I'm on the liquid diet it's not that bad except getting major headaches.

I have had my band since 2009 and started having a lot of complications with it in 2012 so I am having the revision to Sleeve on 11/27/13. I have heard a lot of people say they had to have a hernia repair what is the causes of getting a hernia with the band? For the last month I have had swollen, pinching, stabbing, and pulling feeling around my port area when I move or bend a curtain way. Is this something I should be concerned about?

What do you mean by hernia repair? Is it common to get a hernia with the band? Because right now where my port is feels swollen and if I turn or bend the wrong way it feels like a sharp pinch or stabbing, pulling feeling right where my port is. not sure how to explain it lol. I am just hoping it's nothing serious and my surgery go's easy on the 27th.

That's what I wanted to hear! I will be Sleeved in 15 days, getting super nervous but am so ready for my new life!

I'm Nov 27th and from Jamestown NY

I was denied by Cigna OAP because I needed to prove that I had a BMI of 35 for 2 years and in 07 I only went to the doctors 1 time and my bmi was 34.7 so now i need to get a letter from my PCP and I need to write a letter myself to the ins for the appeal. So my question is does any one have a copy of a letter from your pcp or a letter you wrote to help with getting Ins to approve you for the surgery?

I was told that my bmi had to be over 35 for 2 years I was denied the first time around and I appealed and was approved I was banded June 15th and have lost 25lbs