Patterba

Awesome

Thank you. This is greatly appreciated

Hi Everyone My surgery was on 5/10, I was a band to sleeve conversion I wouldn't describe day 1 as a walk in the park, in fact it was a bit more intense than I had envision. I am not one for narcotics, but The pain pump and I got to know each other. I would say extremely sore would describe that day 1. The staff was great. I had a prophylactic antibiotics called flagyl and one of the side effects is that it leaves a horrendous metallic taste in your mouth. To the point that each sip was disgusting. And of course they want you to sip sip sip and with each one I yaked yaked yaked. By day 3 this went away although I had a filmy sensation in my mouth Today is day 5 and that has gone away. Also today is the first day that I have been able to consume a decent amount of water. I feel that I am really starting to turn the bend. In that the soreness in swallowing has subsided The place where my port was located is sore but the doc said it would be because the previuos surgeon used the realize band and the way to plant the port was to twist it into the muscle facia. So untwisting it would leave me sore. The remarkable thing is that since Friday my weight is dropping including the 1 week pre op diet I am down 13lbs. Which I am happy about since my starting BMI was 35. I am on full liquids so I still need to focus on the 60 grams of protein. I probably hit 50 today. I think it will get a bit easier. The one big difference from band to sleeve is that the sensation of full is much more noticeable. The band had me purging and I felt I had no control. Bye I got the band in 2008 and did keep most (except 15 lbs) off but it was a battle So I am very excited with this new venture and sense of control

I am 60 5'4" 187. I am having a band to sleeve revision on wednesday 5/10

So my dietician has be doing 1 week modified fast. 4 protein shakes a day. All the vegetable I want except starches. Fish grilled or baked. And Sugar free popsicles the day before surgery. Clear fluids only. Go figure so many variations

I am May 10th. Band to sleeve revision

Wow, you look MARVELOUS... how great you must feel about this achievement.

Welcome. You are probably feeling the pull of the sutures where the port is attached to your ab muscle. I know I did and it lasted for a good 4-5 weeks before that feeling went away. I know the general area of my port, but I really can't feel it.. the surgeon must have really implanted it deep under my fat!!

Hi Felicia, This group is full of wonderful wisdom. Don't hesitate to ask.. Also, there are many band blogs out there.. if you go to my blog you will see a list of other band blogs (I think I am following around 50 now) that might also have some day to day insight to help you along. Be well. Barbara

If you want to join this group that Zobee has formed you need to look on the far top right for the words Join Group.. (first time for me doing this.. in case anyone is green like me LOL).

I like the "walking with warriors", it can take on so many different meanings.. I have a blog for my husband, who is a cancer warrior.. so it would be extra motivating for me.. (just my 2 cents worth)..

Ok Zobee and Ashley.. I just put this out on my blog and invited my blog followers to check out this thread and join in on the fun and challenge.. great job Zobee.. Me and My Lucky Lap Band

Count me in Zobee. I need to move my butt too!

Zobee, You crack me up!.. I could use that kick in the pants email you wrote earlier.. you should become a motivational speaker.. In fact I think you should start a new thread just to motivate us ALL... nice job, I needed to read that as well. thanks for the tuna recipe, I am going to try that..be well

wow, 2 weeks apart.. that is very generous.. I have to wait 6 wks apart... the only advice I would give you is that it may take you more than 2 weeks to get to know how to pace yourself with the band and different foods.. I guess if you could cancel with no penalty it wouldn't/shouldn't be a problem.