Hello I am a new member....

I had a band done about 5 yrs ago and just had to have it removed this past March

:ohmy: My Doc wanted to do the sleeve BUT of course the Ins co I have now did not cover it so here I am thinking about doing the weight gain and not feeling good about myself once again. I did lose about 160 lbs with the band over the 1st 3 yrs and maintained with very little Fluid. The problem I had was severe acid reflux and coughing all night as soon as I laid down. I would start getting sick and throw up the bile in my stomach.... so he said enough is enough. I was on a pill that helped with it all but just not a good thing to be on long term I guess. I think I may be having surgery the end of this month. Just wondering if anyone out their has had the band to sleeve and at what rate did you start losing agin. Thanks

Nana, I am so glad you had your surgery and it went so well. Good luck on your recovery and your continued wt loss. Thank you for sharing.

Glad to hear that everything went ok Nana. Keep us informed of your progress.

Hi Nana! I don't know if you remember me from LBT, but I was banded 1/03 and de-banded 7/04 due to erosion. I gained back all my weight, and am being sleeved by Dr Aceves next week. Dr. Lopez did my band - both install and removal, as well as my port revision.

I can't wait to have my sleeve!

I remeber you donali....I was thinking or you and Michelle a few weeks ago!:lol0:

Congrats Nana - glad you had such a good experience in Mexicali - it's the bomb!

Hey just a quick question not to be gross but...... oh boy here it comes right. I have had 2 bm's and they are GREEN.... eating only the broth and crystal light and water? anyone else have this after surgery I am 6 days post

Hi Nana

congratualtions!!! I personally don't have any answer to your question as I am pre op - but I would love to be in your shoes right now.

BTW, none of my friends will know either.

I would love to hear how you are progressing.

xbander.... I am down 8 lbs in 6 days :lol0:

Ahhhh peacock poop, normal for post ops, comes from the blue apple juice. Just remember, liquids in, liquids out. Keep us posted.

Ruthi.... Thanks I didn't think it was much of anything to worry about...

Edited August 27, 200916 yr by Nana

Welcome to the Bench!

Hey just a quick question not to be gross but...... oh boy here it comes right. I have had 2 bm's and they are GREEN.... eating only the broth and crystal light and water? anyone else have this after surgery I am 6 days post

LOL ... Nana ... we thought we'd warned you ... it hits everyone at different times -- Ruthi was still in the hospital ... me it was 3 days after I got home ... it just lasts a few days and will be gone ... no need to fret!!!

Yep, it is normal. The hard part for me was, when my body decided it had to go, it meant it was ready to go right now!! Making it to the bathroom was tricky at times for me during that period of time. I know, I know, TMI!

Ya I work at home but it is upstairs with no bathroom getting down them steps fast enough has been tricky....... Once I read the words peacock poop.... it all can back to me what I had read. Down 10 lbs in 7 days with about 35 to go...... :biggrin2: by Christmas I will be a new person.

Nana, I'm sorry I'm late on this, but congrats on your surgery, and success thus far ! ! !

Yeah, V angel coined the phrase peacock poop. She is rather talented in that respect. Very fitting though isnt it?