emmmie

Emmmie - Sleeved Aug 15th 2012

I've heard mixed reviews about him. I heard his radio commercial the other day. I am from long island and I highly recommend Dr. David Buchin in Huntington NY. He just did my revision from Lap band (done by diff doctor in Aug of 2010) to Sleeve on Aug 15th. Where in NY or LI are you from?

There might be several Dr. Garber - are you referring to the one in NY?

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Hi All,

I had a revision from Lapband to VSG on Aug 15th. I used to take Loestein 24FE before my revision surgery. My surgeon told me due to absorption issues that 'could' happen I should look into another form of birth control. I went to my OB- GYN and she suggested the Nuvaring because I have PCOS and still need hormones in my birth control. So, my question is: All post-op's, what kind of Birth Control do you use? Does anyone use the Nuvaring & what do you think of it?

Thanks!!

Hi All,

I had a revision from Lapband to VSG on Aug 15th. I used to take Loestein 24FE before my revision surgery. My surgeon told me due to absorption issues that 'could' happen I should look into another form of birth control. I went to my OB- GYN and she suggested the Nuvaring because I have PCOS and still need hormones in my birth control. So, my question is: All post-op's, what kind of Birth Control do you use? Does anyone use the Nuvaring & what do you think of it?

Thanks!!

I'm always looking for fellow Sleeve friends. Its awesome motivation & its nice having some other people know what your going though...

Feel free to add me!

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I wish you all the best!

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I have United Health Care Choice Plus- for my Lapband surgery that I had in August of 2010 I was approved 1st try. Where as, I just had a revision to the VSG on Aug 15th- and because it was a revision it was hell. Several appeals to denials. But if this you first surgery it should go pretty smoothly as long as they identify comorbidities. Hope that helps. I wish you luck in the future.

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Anyone from Long Island? I'm looking for VSG friends. I had my revision from Lapband to Sleeve Aug 15th.

-Emily

I am from Long Island NY... When were you sleeved? I was revised from Lapband to Sleeve on Aug 15.

I know personally Sorbital does a number on my stomach!! It's horrible... Can you tolerate sugar? So I've been told sleevers don't usually dump... I know I have a problem with some no sugar added foods.

I am from Long Island NY... I had my revision from Lapband to Sleeve on Aug 15th... When were you sleeved?

Hey Emily' date='

I had the band (2008) to sleeve revision on 8/6. Also had the hiatal hernia repair as well. Couldn't convince my surgeon to take the gall bladder at the same time and will have to go back in a few months to have them take that out (have had gall stones for a few years, but no complications so far).

All in all, life is good. Started on regular foods and can get down most anything, just a whole lot less!! I will say that by day 1, I didn't miss my band one bit!! I haven't gotten sick, no foaming, no getting stuck. The minute I feel full, I stop eating. The digestion process tires me out a bit, but I am working on understanding what foods make me feel more tired than others. Definitely, if it's higher in carbs, the harder my body has to work. Or so it feels.

Congrats on your revision and best of luck to you!![/quote']

Yeah I read so many stories about people that can't eat etc. Its been smooth sailing- no sickness, no foam, no getting stock. Its nice to hear someone kinda in the same place I'm in. Good Luck with your journey!!

I had my revision from Lapband to Sleeve on Aug 15th, 2012... I am still on disability now- I return to work on Sept 17th. I took a little extra time to get used to the new lifestyle.

I had surgery on Aug 15th- So I am about 3 weeks out. Sounds about where I am...

Hi All August Sleevers-

I received my revision from Lap-Band (Aug 2010) to Sleeve on Aug 15th (a little late on the posting) at that time they also removed my gallbladder and repaired my hiatal hernia.

Anyone who had surgery around then- how are you doing so far? I've actually had a good run so far and I am feeling great.

-Emily

Yes I am currently on soft foods- no problems at all actually. How about you? What are somethings you are eating?

I guess I wouldn't.... I don't think I did... I think I'm just getting used to the sleeve.

P.S. Someone in my support group said I could just be thirsty. Its very hard at this point decifer what my Sleeve is telling me.

I had my revision from Lap-band to the Sleeve on Aug 15th... My portions are 1/4 to 1/2 cup and I can't ever finish a 1/2 cup. I've read so many posts about people who can't eat or keep food down at this point, etc. It seems towards the end of the day I start feeling 'hungery"... anyone else expirence this? I dont know how it would be possible, but have I maybe stretched my pouch?

-Emily

Tylenol is ok, but no NSAIDs- see list attached.

From Obesityhelp.com

NSAIDs: The following drugs are NSAIDs or include NSAIDs in their formula and should not be taken after weight loss surgery:

Advil

Aleve

Amigesic

Anacin

Anaprox

Anaprox DS

Ansaid

Arthrotec

Ascriptin

Aspirin

Azolid

Bextra

Bufferin

Butazolidin

Cataflam

Celebrex

Clinoril

Combunox

Darvon

Daypro

Disalcid

Dolobid

EC Naprosyn

Ecotrin

Equagesic

Excedrin

Excedrin IB

Feldene

Ibuprofen

Indocin

Indocin SR

Indo-Lemmon

Indomethagan

Lodine

Lodine XL

Meclomen

Mictainin

Midol IB

Mobic

Motrin

Motrin IB

Nalfon

Nalfon 200

Naprapac

Naprelan

Naprosyn

Nupin

Orudis

Oruvail

Pamprin IB

Percodan

Ponstel

Relafen

Rexolate

Tab-Profen

Tandearil

Tolectin

Tolectin 600

Tolectin DS

Toradol

Uracel

Vicoprofen

Voltaren

Hope that helps.

-Emily