Becca

That's great news!!!

Do any of you go to support groups?

Congrats and welcome!

Hope you are a BIG loser really soon! LOL Good luck with your recovery!

Glad you are home and feeling better! Please keep us posted on how you are doing!

I just had mine last Wednesday. It was pretty easy. You fall asleep and don't really remember a thing! I have had a little heartburn, but nothing TUMS couldn't take care of. I do have a band, so that could be the reason for the heartburn. I am so excited to get my sleeve, too!

Wow!

We are here for you! You don't live far from me, as I am from Houston. You absolutely should do this for yourself! You are worth it. Message me anytime. I am in the process of revision from a failed painful lapband to the sleeve.

Thanks for the supportive comments. I had to have the endoscope because my band was too high and my doctor wanted to verify a slip. Luckily, I don't have erosion. I can't wait to have my lapband OUT!

Hey there- Sorry I just saw this. I have not had my sleeve yet. I just had everything submitted for insurance approval. I do have a similair complication of my tubing coming detached and poking me everywhere! SO painful that I am often in tears. I have been researching and I feel the sleeve is right for me. I know how hard it is to go through a failed lapband. You have all of these high hopes, pay all of this money (I was a self pay for the band due to an ins. exclusion), and then everything goes WRONG! Hang in there! Message me anytime you need someone to talk to!

Hi there and welcome! I am having revision probably mid-December. I have had all sorts of problems with my band. First, it had a leak, then it slipped, and finally the tubing completely came detached from the band and is floating around in my stomach. I was self pay for my band and it is so frustrating to put all that money into something that fails you and then causes you health issues, as well. I am so fortunate that my insurance no longer has an exclusion and that I was able to find a revision doctor. I hope you continue to do well with your recovery. We are so glad you joined the forum!

Good luck with your surgery! You will do great!

Yay! Keep it up!

Thanks for sharing. Hope you continue to feel better!

103 pounds is amazing! Stay positve. You can reach your goal!

Congrats girl! Glad you are doing well. Positive thoughts for a speedy recovery, liver and all!

I haven't had my sleeve yet, but did have the band which has the same gas effects. I took gas-x and walked a lot. I don't remember it lasting past the fourth or fifth day. I'm sure some sleevers will chime in soon! Congrats on your sleeve and weight loss!

Love it!

I love Sonic ice, too! I buy bags of it! Thanks for all of the info on the straws! Something I never really thought of. Glad I can still use them since I love them.

I was very scared too when my doctor told me he wanted me to have the sleeve when my lapband failed. After doing lots of research and talking with the wonderful sleevers on this forum, I have realized this is the tool I need in order to finally end my weight issue. If you are worried or have a question, everyone is here for you. They will help you through it. I don't think I have ever felt more support than I have here. Good luck!

I am so happy for you! This is such a great post!

Sorry you had to go through this! Please update us on how you are doing.

I had my endoscopy today and next week I will meet with my doctor to get a date! While waiting for my endoscopy (which took forever due to some delays), I met a few people who had also had complications with their bands. It made me feel so at peace with my decision to go with the sleeve. What was I thinking getting this foreign object in my body??? Just wanted to share how excited I am! Thanks to all those who have shared their revision journeys. I will share mine as well when the time comes.

I would talk to your doctor and I am sure if he recommends to stay overnight, they will approve it. Congrats on your surgery!

Good Luck!!!!!!