Becca

I have had a band to sleeve revision, too. I can tolerate small amounts of fried foods. In general, I just don't want them because they make me feel horrible. Every now and then, I get a craving for something and so I may have a bite of something fried. For instance, I will eat one or two of my son's fries. I get satisfied off of a very small amount. Certain foods do make me sick though. Fried tortilla chips make me feel like throwing up and I used to be able to eat an entire basket of chips by myself. Some people can eat fried foods with no issues, so you will just have to try and see if you can.

The reason you don't drink while you eat is so that your sleeve stays full. You don't want to wash down the food with water. This will empty your sleeve and you will be able to eat more than you want to. I sometimes sip water with my meals, but it is very hard for me to drink much when I am eating. My doctor let me count any noncarbonated fluids, like water with Crystal light in my daily water intake. Water really does help you lose weight by flushing out all the hormones and toxins in your body as you burn fat. It makes you feel better too.

Yay! Congrats! I remember how happy I was when I hit Onederland. We can't wait to celebrate with you when you get there.

You are making a great choice so don't worry too much . You will be able to drink, it will just be in small sips at first. I drank lots of hot tea after surgery which helped. Now, at ten months out, I can drink like any normal person can. Getting in your protein isn't too hard, especially with all of the protein shakes and suppliments out there. Just make sure your vitamin has iron so you don't get anemic like I did. Your hair will fall out, but it grows back. I have tons of new growth and even though my hair is thinner, I still have plenty. As for losing weight, I would try low carbing it. Good luck with your surgery! I couldn't be happier with my sleeve and I am so happy you are getting yours! We are always here for you. Congrats on making this amazing life change. You are going to do great!

I remember often freaking out before surgery when thinking about having my most of my stomach cut out. I also worried about failing with the sleeve, espcially after suffering through a failied lapband for over three years. Now, at ten months out, I couldn't be happier. I am just ten pounds from a normal weight. Yes, I have excess skin, but that is what Spanx are for! LOL I love that food does not control me anymore. I can pretty much eat whatever I want, just in small amounts. Shopping is so much fun! I used to wear black all the time thinking it helped cover up my huge body. Not anymore! We all come to this place where we know we need to make a change. I am so glad I made the decision to have my sleeve. It has given me a new life. I am no longer trapped by obesity. I feel like myself. You have that opportunity to do the same. This is for YOU! We will be here to cheer you on!

I was attacked on the Band Forum too when I started asking for help after my band was failing and broken apart. I was mad, but so glad my doctor told me about the sleeve. I have not met anyone like that here. The sleeve community is very supportive. I know for a fact that my band failied ME and not the other way around. I have had nothing but success with the sleeve. The band was a big, painful mistake and I am so happy to have it out! I do try to tell people my story if they are deciding on a WLS. I really think that eventually, the statistics on the band will speak for themselves. Especially with all of the revisions being done!

I usually drink a Diet Dr Pepper daily. I can only drink about half of one, so I usually buy the small cans. I don't have any problems at all. WIth friend foods, they tend to make me feel sick. I might eat a bite or two, but that is all my sleeve can tolerate.

We went out to eat yesterday and I ordered tortilla soup. The bowl was huge and I only ate about 1/3. The waiter kept asking if I wanted something else and wouldn't leave me alone. I wasn't in the mood to tell him the whole WLS thing. I finally just told him I had eaten earlier. It is so strange how people react to us not eating much. You would think with the obesity epeidemic, they would be happy about it.

I had some negative feedback right before my surgery and it hurts. Especially when it is from family. Just remember, this is about YOU and not them. This is your time to get well. You deserve this chance! The sleeve is amazing. It will change you life in so many wonderful ways. We are here for you. We are the only ones who understand because we have been where you are. I remember having days when I was so scared of the surgery. I am so happy I went through with it though. I can't imagine my life without my sleeve. Just know we are here for you! You are making the right choice. Everyone will come around when they see the success of the sleeve. Think positive! You can do this!

You won't need them! I think we all go through this because of our past bad experiences with the yoyo dieting. I had a few items I kept because I really loved them. I tried them on a couple of weeks ago and I could not believe how huge they were on me. Just think of all the cute new clothes you can buy now!

I just wore the hospital gown. You will have the drain that they constantly empty and I would not want to get that blood all over my clothes. You will mainly be resting. A robe may be a good idea for walking the halls. Good luck on your upcoming sleeve surgery. SO happy for you!!!

Yay! So happy for you and your family!!!

I have lost a cup size after losing 120 pounds. I was a D and now I am a C. Hopefully I won't go down anymore as I am almost at my goal weight.

I always low carb it when I hit a plateau. Also, watch the snacking. Extra calories can sneak in without you even realizing it. You really are doing great! I know you can get to your goal weight. We are always here for you. : )

I told family and close coworkers and I got some negative responses. It was frustrating because they didn't understand what I was going through. Now, I get 99% positive feedback since it is obvious the sleeve works. The only negativity post op came from a acquantance I have that is a personal trainer. She thinks WLS is cheating. I always remind anyone who is planning to keep their surgery a secret that people WILL ASK you how you are losing the weight. If you don't want to tell them about your surgery, just be prepared with an answer. Good luck! The sleeved life is awesome!

The band is NOT reversible like they say. I still get so mad every time I see a lapband commerical. They make it sound so easy and great when in reality the band is a foreign object in the body that is not meant to be there. The band caused my body lots of damage and serious pain. I am so grateful to have had it removed. The sleeve has been a dream come true for me. I wish you the best as you wait for your sleeve. I know it must be hard to wait, but just know it is all worth it. The sleeve really does work!

You will do great! Congrats on your upcoming sleeve date! The sleeve has been one of the best decisions of my life and I know it will be for you too.

I had a revision too and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my sleeve! The band never worked right for me and I am so very happy to now have the wonderful sleeve that works. I had numerous complications with my band. With the sleeve, everything has been perfect and the weight just keeps coming off. I do have lots of hanging skin on my stomach, but part of that is from three pregnancies. I feel the sleeve has been one of the BEST decisions of my life. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions!

You look great!!! And you were at Disney World. What could be better? Congrats!!!!

I get the "slimes" from time to time. Hamburger meat and rice seem to be two triggers for me. It seems like the food just gets stuck and has to come back up. Luckily, it doesn't happen all that often with the sleeve.

CONGRATS!!! You will LOVE the sleeve. It is so far superior to the band from my personal experience. I can't even believe I lived with the pain of the band for as long as I did. The sleeve is so awesome and it works!!!! I love my sleeve and I wish you the best. Let me know if you need anything or have any questions.

Yes, it is normal. I used to drive myself crazy thinking about how most of my stomach was going to be cut out. Not to mention the stress a few friends added on saying they thought I was out of my mind. I finally realized that I was so unhappy being huge. I just was so tired of feeling horrible and not fitting into my clothes. I just knew that being morbidly obese wasn't "me". I got real with myself (along with the support of some GREAT people here) and decided the sleeve was the right choice for me. I am so glad I now have my sleeve. I finally feel like myself. I hope to be at goal by my one year post op mark. I feel so good and I couldn't be happier. YOU ARE GOING TO DO GREAT! Don't worry too much! : )

Welcome!!! We are so glad you are here. You will love all the changes the sleeve is going to bring to your life! CONGRATS!

Remember this is YOUR body and you should decide what surgery is best in the end. One of my friends has to have vitamin IV transfusions because she has such bad malabsorption problems from the bypass. She also has terrbile problems with her teeth because she can't absorb calcium (she is 10 years out). I knew from her struggles, that the bypass was not something I wanted to take on. I have been extremely successful with the sleeve (after a failed lapband). There are many who have lost huge amounts of weight with the sleeve. If you make the right choices (protein first, water, and exercise), you will lose all of your weight. The sleeve has finally given me my life back. I really can't imagine where I would be without it. I wish you the best with your decision. Just know that the sleeve is a great tool and I feel anyone can reach their goals with it.

CONGRATS!!!! Welcome to the sleeve family! I know the first few days are rough, but you will get through it. The sleeve is such an amazing tool that changes your life in so many great ways. I hope you feel better soon!