I'm banded!! I'm on the other side!! (lap-band over gastric bypass)

[BabyDiva 0]

SURGERY 3/1/10 2:30PM - 4:15PM; STARTED WALKING @ 5:10PM. I'm doing GREAT!(Pampered myself b4 surgery got my hair, nails, & toes done, who does that for surgery? Me that's who smh @ myself. Went to work for a few hours, left @ 11:15am 2go2 the hospital for surgery. Surgery went well! Home now resting no gas pains, no pains at all just a little discomfort. My Dr. found hernia's which he removed when he went to band me, greatful he used some the same incisions from my gastric bypass that I had in 2004. Since I'm banded over gastric bypass he filled my band to prevent slippage & 2 secure the fit, not sure how many cc's I have in my band already, will find out on my follow-up visit. I'm just surpised that I have no gas pains or any pain at for that matter. Wishing everyone well on their journey mines is about to begin!! ~Smooches~

[Mimilou2004 13]

BD, yours is the first post I have read where a band and Bypass were involved. I hope you post often and keep us informed about your journey.

Good luck, Mimi

[btrieger 21]

Congrats and welcome to Bandland!

Glad you aren't feeling any pain. My went smooth too.

We had a woman in my pre-op class that was being banded over her bypass.

[candies 0]

Congrats BD. Looking forward to your updates.

[BabyDiva 0]

Congrats BD. Looking forward to your updates.

Thank you so much Candies!! I will definately keep ya'll posted on my journey. How are you doing??

[BabyDiva 0]

BD, yours is the first post I have read where a band and Bypass were involved. I hope you post often and keep us informed about your journey.

Good luck, Mimi

Hey Mimi!! Thank you so much for the well wishes. You would be surprised of how many people that have had the gastric bypass & now are seeking revisions becuz they have gained back the weight that they lost. I will keep ya'll posted on my journey, I know this whole band thing is new to me so I am going to be here often seeking help and advice. How are you doing on your journey?

[BabyDiva 0]

Congrats and welcome to Bandland!

Glad you aren't feeling any pain. My went smooth too.

We had a woman in my pre-op class that was being banded over her bypass.

Hey BT My Fellow March Bandster!! Glad that your surgery went smooth as well. yeah, there are alot of people seeking revisions to their Gastric Bypass. I'm so happy with my decision. How are you feeling??

[jmunks2000 8]

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Hey BT My Fellow March Bandster!! Glad that your surgery went smooth as well. yeah, there are alot of people seeking revisions to their Gastric Bypass. I'm so happy with my decision. How are you feeling??

GO BD!!!

[BabyDiva 0]

JMUNKS!!! Hey Mama!! How are you doing gurlie!! We did it gurlie!! It's official we are on the other side!! How you feeling??

[candies 0]

IHey BD: 'm fantastic!! Have my first docs appt next Friday to get this long awaited journey started. Nervous, a bit hesitant of the unknown but VERY excited to know that I'm finally going to start a healthier way of life. Why did I wait so long?????

Edited March 5, 2010 by candies

[mrsdivine 0]

Congrats BD, I'm glad everything went well for you.