SIPS in Seattle

They helped me years ago when I was denied my band. They're great. Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 206 GW: Healthy

I bought this too. It's not...delicious but it's not horrible lol. They also have blue berry. I give that the same it's not delicious but it's not horrible lol Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 206 GW: Healthy

Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 206 GW: Healthy

What happened with your incisions? Mine are starting to lose the glue and two look a bit scary to me. Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 206 GW: Healthy

Good luck!![emoji256] Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 206 GW: Healthy

This does make sense, I will keep it in mind once I am fully healed and transition to solid foods. Still a week away from purées [emoji4] Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 206 GW: Healthy

Thanks everyone. I'm only still wearing yoga pants because I still have sore stitches that would rub in denim. I also have this weird thing where if I wear binding clothes (spanx etc) I get super sick to my stomach... gas pains, cramping, back aches (which I have had happen my whole life) so I don't like tight fitting clothes. Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 206 GW: Healthy

I love this Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 206 GW: Healthy

It's a modified duodenal switch surgery. I have a single anastomoses vs the full DS which has a double anastomoses. I also have a longer common channel (300cm) vs the standard 100cm common channel of the full DS. http://www.centerforweightlosssurgery.com. This is my surgeons practice, he has information on all the surgeries if you would like to peep it. Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 207 GW: Healthy

I had reflux at the end of my band life because it was too tight and needed to be removed. I'm now starting my 4th post op week with my revision to sips DS and haven't had any kind of reflux or anything similar. Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 207 GW: Healthy

I had a band to sips DS on 8/8/17. Currently starting my 4th week. My band to DS was done in a single surgery and I went home the same day. I can't say how the sleeve to DS addition will be for recovery. I'm still technically in recovery and still dealing with learning how to bend over (the big stitch is still being a jerk) and dealing with new gas pains and other digestive upsets. I'm not sure how it would be easier though than just being sleeved, my pain was all from the incisions vs internally. Good luck to you, I hope someone else has more relevant experience to share with you [emoji4] Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 207 GW: Healthy

Good luck tomorrow!!! I had 10 days clear preop And am still on liquids going into my 4th week post op. I get purées by week 5.... so can't wait! Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 207 GW: Healthy

I have B12 injections, they're only available via prescription. I guess it depends on your blood work and what your surgeon/doc sees as necessary. My B12 was extremely low pre-surgery. Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 208 GW: Healthy

I am 3 weeks post, I buy as I go because after surgery things taste different. I wouldn't stock up too much... you may find that you can't stand some things you liked prior to surgery. Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 208 GW: Healthy

Mine fell out during my pre-op diet. I only had it for 10 months at the time... then I started having heavy bleeding which I hadn't had in the 10 months since placement... then boom it was gone. I had an ultrasound and X-rays and it's missing, the bugger just up and ran away. Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 208 GW: Healthy

With insurance? I think I paid 70 Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 208 GW: Healthy

I didn't stay overnight, I was released the same day. My follow up was two weeks later. I'm only 16 days post op. Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 208 GW: Healthy

I'm so going to do the ricotta bake as soon as I get to purées... my plan has me waiting til week 5! Less than 2.5 weeks to go... I want to get a little toaster oven so I can make small portions. I'm one of those people that suck at leftovers. Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 208 GW: Healthy

This is who I used: https://www.bariatricpsychevaluations.com Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 208 GW: Healthy

I'm completely in awe and jealous! I don't get to start purées until week 5!!! 2.5 weeks to go. So tired of broth 🤢 Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 208 GW: Healthy

It's a weight gurus scale, purchased it at bed bath and beyond. It has an app that links to my phone. [emoji4] Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 209 GW: Healthy

I had a revision from band to SIPS DS and went home the same day. I did have someone around the house for me the first few days but I didn't really need much help. I also had to climb the stairs (about 15 steps) and I didn't have a recliner but I just took it slow. I paced a lot during those first couple of days. It was the only way I could sip water. Sitting and sipping just did not work for me. Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 209 GW: Healthy

I was having some crazy horrible gas pains this past weekend, doc told me to try charcoal pills. Omg it's like night and day. Totally made the gas go away! Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 209 GW: Healthy

I've been taking my Zyrtec and the coconut oils has brought me so much relief. Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6ish HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 209 GW: Healthy

Day 6 post op and my entire tummy is just crazy itchy. No rash (yet) just incredibly itchy. Anyone else have the itchies and now did you stop the madness?? Band to SIPS/SA-DI/LOOP DS 8.8.17 HT: 5'6 HW: 242 SW: 226 CW: 217 GW: TBD