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Gas pain was more troublesome and uncomfortable than any other pain. Except, I was a revision from the band to the sleeve, and where my port for the band was placed was encased in scar tissues and a lot of adhesions had to be removed. There was a significant amount of incisional pain around my port site, but pain meds work great. Gas pains not so much fun. I had gas travel up to my collarbone area, and it just sat there causing lots of pressure. Walking helps tremendously, and others have said a heating paid helps as well. The CO2 gas they blow our tummies up with only escapes partially, the rest has to be walked or worn off. I had my gallbladder out about 6 weeks ago, and I had more discomfort from that surgery than I did my revision.
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2 weeks post-op Feel like I can eat anything!
izarigo replied to kaseybc's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm going to be completely honest. I had a band and I also had it removed because it was not working the doctor converted me.to a gastric sleeve. I never felt full I was always hungry and eat normally no restrictions. 2 years later never lost a pound. I didnt give up After frequent visits with my surgeon I told him I wanted to see what the problem was, I've had two weight loss surgeries and I'm still FAT. So he did a revision of my sleeve. I'm finally feeling what every one else is 2 Oz of food and I feel full. A Protein shake would NEVER fill me up. NOW I'm full. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using the BariatricPal App -
Shouldn't I feel more sick?
KWeilbrenner09 replied to brennafaith's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had severe nausea the first two days after surgery. After that, none. In fact, I only take my nausea meds to help me sleep at night. I'm one week post op, so next Monday 12/9 I'll transition to puréed and see how I do! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt -
Gurgling 2 weeks post op?
ebar822 replied to ebar822's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had band revision because my band slipped. I really never vomited much, so my surgeon thinks it may just be because I lost 100 pounds in a little over a year, that maybe the fat layer between my stomach and the band became thinner and caused a slip. But also in January I did come down with a stomach virus for 2 days so I am sure that had something to do with it as well. Anyway, back on track, just hoping things are normal now. tlhamilton - how long does the gurgling take? like if you take a drink how many seconds before you hear it? mine is like 3-4 and i'm not sure if that's too long -
Went to the new dr today.He is a quiet reserved physician.i told him my woes.Incidently had a bad case of indigestion .I am scheduled for a barium swallow and X-ray of the band on Thursday.He explained to me that he only does Sleeve ,revisions and the band.Seems like a lot of people are having their band removed.He also gave me a script for a upper and lower gi to make sure there is no hidden hernia.He only does 2 procedure revisions so I would have to have band removal then wait 3 months for the sleeve.He explained that this is the best way not to develop any complications because the sleeve is irreversible.
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I can totally understand your view here, which is completely legitimate based on your experience with the band. Believe me, I have had life-altering complications with mine. But! For anyone reading this thread who is considering a band, I think it would be prudent to say the following: --My fills do not hurt at all. They are completely painless. My fill-guy uses a numbing agent prior to sticking me. So if you can ask for this and they have it, it is useful for patients who can't tolerate the stick of a needle. --It is essential to integrate that any WLS will cost one time and money if one is to be successful with it. For bandsters, there may be more of a time-investment, in that we have lifetime followup, but really...it isn't any more time than we use to spend planning and executing our overeating moments, right? Again, I'm not trying to contradict what you are feeling....your experience has been a bad one (as has mine), but it would be a disservice to any readers out there to leave them with the impression that fills are intolerable and that the band followup is not worth the time and money spent. Good luck with your revision.
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nearly 6 months post op...
Fixerupper replied to juditha's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats. I'm a band to bypass revision scheduled for March 21. It's nice to see you are doing well. I have the same issues with photos and look forward to lots more family photos with me actually in them. -
Well, it has been a long jouney but tomorrow is the day!!! I thought I'd be more nervous than I am. I'm sure it will all hit me on the way to the hospital in the am. They put me on a 5 day clear diet pre-op and I can honestly say these have been the longest 5 days of my life. Not sure it anyone else had to do clears. My surgery is a revision from the lap band 9 years ago to the sleeve. Not sure if anyone else has experience with this type of surgery. If so, any advice or input would be great. Oh well, gonna go pack my overnight bag. Wish me luck!
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I didn't have any choice in location, and never thought to ask. Allergan has two ports, a regular one and a low profile. My surgeon uses the standard port in original op, but will do a revision if the patient wants one later. He did tell me in a conversation after my op that he's found surgeons have a wide range of port locations, all due to personal preference. He likes his location (to the left of the belly button) because it doesn't have a lot of tubing running to it, and it has some fat to cushion it. I don't like it because some pants bother me along the waistband. But it cannot be seen, even if I were to wear a two-piece bathing suit. Unlikely at my age.
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Post op bowel movement
Phillip S replied to AutumnPunkin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am still waiting, I am 7 days post op sleeve to bypass revision. Talked to the Dr, he told me to continue to take Colace nightly and Miralax. -
Band to Bypass success stories with low BMI?
betrthnever replied to kiwi201000's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I just had my revision surgery on 10/5 and my first week I lost 7.7 pounds. My bmi was 37.5. -
Hi All, Having a revision from the sleeve to by-pass on an emergency basis on Monday due to GERD. I live several hours from the hospital so my surgeon wants me to stay for couple of days in a hotel. Started packing for the hospital and have been so preoccupied that it suddenly occurred to me I will need to bring food. Not Snacks this time LOL! I will have a fridge but not a freezer and also a microwave. Can anyone here suggest what to take/buy that will help with me those first few days. I will have to bring a cooler to keep things cold on the day of surgery. Thanks for your help.
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Anybody else in the same boat?
amsderb replied to jennibee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So sorry to hear what you are going through...I hope it is not Dr. error? Like is there another one in the office? I hope that the revisions are being taken care of??? Good Luck...Ask them if they have called the company and asked if this has happened to anyone else... I'll say some prayers for you...keep us informed... -
hello people! i am so excited today...i just found out that medicare has approved me for lapband revision surgery! now i am waiting for a pre-op appt.,meeting agian wiht the NUT and psych evaluation. i pray i can have the surgery in May as hoped for.finally a second chancce to lose at least 120 pounds.i have been desperat as i lost 200 from my gastric bypass and had gained back 100. i can use all the prayers adn advice i can get so plz feel free to reach me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!on cloud nine,abbagirl
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Partner having RNY complications
CCinINdiana posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I haven't had a chance to update in awhile. I am doing great. Will hit my 3 month mark October 12, lost almost 50 lbs and feel awesome. I have spent the last week in the hospital with my partner who had a by-pass 2 years ago September. Last Wednesday she started throwing up blood, tons of it. Was put in ICU, they did a scope and said she had a marginal ulcer where her lower intestine connected to her pouch. Was in ICU until Monday, got 8 pints of blood and had a by-pass revision and ulcer removal on Tuesday. Now she has a blockage in her esophagus. Can't even swollow her spit. Doc thinks it is related to swelling. It has been a rough week. Makes me so grateful for my sleeve and no complications. -
anyone opt for a low profile port ?
jigglebutt1 replied to jigglebutt1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I actually requested the low profile and initially my dr said they use then for revisions w/tummy tucks. After we discussed it further, we decided the low profile was a good option. My nurse actually said it was a great idea because I was so small-HA! small! It does seem like they prefer the regular port cuz it is quicker for them to access. They will actually have to feel around for mine. If I can possibly-I want to avoid a tummy tuck. -
Post Surgery Workouts?
band2sleeveinNoVA replied to band2sleeveinNoVA's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was working out 6 days a week but I also was 2+ yr out of Lapband surgery and have lost 100 lbs. I had my revision to the sleeve on 5/23 after my band slipped. I know that's why I am so eager to get back to my routine because I feel better when I'm working out and sweating, also I have a feeling my pain levels were next to nothing because I'm numb from my belly button to my very upper thighs from my skin removal/abdominoplasty. You'll feel like working out when your body is ready - it helped me a ton with the loose skin! -
Band to Sleeve question
Halfagain replied to gilit's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Gigi, I made the revision from lap band to gastric sleeve recently. My doctor required a three month wait between band removal and sleeve surgery. He said a lot of the callous tissue that builds around the band will subside if given a waiting period. It made sense to me, and asking around in my area at seminars pre-decision to do this, all the doctors (under my medical coverage) in my local area were of the same opinion. They said simply, waiting was safer. The band removal was quick. I was in surgery and out same morning. The port site, removal, was the most painful area for a few days. The sleeve pain levels were less than the band removal, however new eating rules and such of course have been a much bigger event after the sleeve. Best wishes to your husband, and you. It's great to see your support already in this, as My husband has been terrific supporting me. -
When I started this process, I weighed 235. I set a goal of 150 for myself. When I was in college, I took a full load of classes, worked full-time and worked out 2-3 hours EVERY DAY at the gym. With that schedule, I weighed 150 and was a size 10. I thought that if I got THERE, then I would be at my 'best.' Well, I got to 150 and knew I wasn't done. So, I revised my goal to 143, because that put me at a healthy BMI. 143 came and I have still been losing, and I knew I'd eventually get to the 100 pounds lost mark. I MADE IT!!!! WOO HOO!!!
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Visit With Nut At 5 Weeks
Deb of Maryland replied to Deb of Maryland's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sorry forgot to add the link to the book....http://www.amazon.com/Recipes-Weight-Loss-Surgery-Revised-ebook/dp/B006GO6F9O -
I had a gastric bypass in 2007. I had a revision 9 days ago. I was supposed to start regular liquids 2 days ago for the next week then advance to softs for 4 weeks. Tonight I had to attend a memorial service for a friend and out of depression/bad habits I ate some chips and salsa and a bite of a quesadilla at dinner when everyone gathered. I threw up twice before leaving the restaurant, once on the way home, and twice when I got here. I know the seriousness of what I've done, but at the time I really wasn't thinking. I have no doubt that everything I ate has come up by now but my stomach is still severely hurting...like a cramping in the bowel area. It almost feels like needing to poop and you're trying to hold it in. I have eliminated that as a cause of the pain already. I'm thinking I might have seriously hurt something. Has anyone else ever experienced this? Should I be concerned enough to contact the doctor? I just want the hurting to stop.
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How much Protein did your doctor tell you to get in a day? I was a cash pay revision from a band to the sleeve, I missed a lot of the education about the sleeve. My initial education was for a RnY, but I was change to a band a week before surgery due to a change in health. I know each WLS has is own requirements.
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extreme hair loss
LindafromFlorida replied to Madelyne Bonthron's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At 3 months the NUT said I ate too much protein. I had to revise the diet. My hair is thin and coming out for the past two months. Dealing with it. -
Having sleeve on 8/30 and in need honest answers!!
OutsideMatchInside replied to themaestroswife's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There are lots of stories on the band to sleeve forum https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/394-band-to-gastric-sleeve-revisions/ -
I've had a roller coaster ride with this fill. After my port revision surgery this past July, my doctor is only able to fill my port in the office without fluoro about every other time. This past time, he overfilled me in the office so I could barely get liquids down, then got unfilled under xray because he couldn't find the port, only to be left with no restriction! I realize that the scar tissue is preventing him from finding the port, but I would like to find a doctor in Maryland that does fills under xray in their office. I am self-pay and I am paying about $400 to get fills in the hospital since my doctor, Dr. Averbach, does't have one in his office. I don't blame the doctor for these problems, but I do want my band to work and I am hopeful that I can find a doctor who can help me to find my sweet spot!
