Hi all

I just wanted to check in and say hi, and to say goodbye to my band! I had my band done in March and I did very well for a few months and then the troubles started. I have been in a constant state of pain for 2 weeks now and they finally figured out that I had torn the port away from the wall. So I'm headed back to Tijuana to have the revision. I did actually look into just having the band repaired but it would be the same amount of money so sleeve here I come!!! I'm actually getting excited about all of this now.

Wish me luck!!

Bernadette

Good Luck Bernadette! I know we'll all be keeping good thoughts for you!

Hi and welcome to the forum Bernadette.

You'll love the sleeve, I had the same issues with port pain/flipped and moved around in my abdomen.

Best wishes, and keep us posted.

Hi

Thanks for the reply's and I just hope this sleeve is a better option for me. I thought the band would be it but I guess it was not meant to be for me anyway. Tiff, so you had troubles with your band too? I have been in a lot of pain again the last couple of days so Wednesday can't get here quick enough. Was your pain right at the port spot? mine is right there and below it. It feels like it has moved to the right some and is sticking out which it did not do before. I just want this behind me, I'm 25lbs from goal so I'm hoping the sleeve will do it for me!

Take care, Bernadette

WOW Tiffykins I just looked at your before and after pictures WOW!!!! You look wonderful!!!

Yeppers, same exact area. Just to give you a heads up, you probably have scar tissue/adhesions around that area (I had tons), and that was a very tender/sore spot for me for a couple of months post-op.

The sleeve vs. band is like oil vs. Water. I truly love life with the sleeve. Instant restriction, complete satiety after small portions, and the ability to eat just anything you want. I still avoid bread with the exception of a partial crescent roll occasionally. I was in a pain level of 6-8 daily. I couldn't bend over my washing machine, and sometimes my husband and I could not be intimate because the pain was so intense.

Best wishes for Wednesday.

I'll be sending positive vibes your way on Wednesday.

DeeDee, send vibes to me too. . . I start the clear liquids tomorrow, work 1/2 day then am off for the rest of the day . . . then thats it, tuesday is the day guys and girls!

DeeDee, send vibes to me too. . . I start the clear liquids tomorrow, work 1/2 day then am off for the rest of the day . . . then thats it, tuesday is the day guys and girls!

You've got them!!! I'm so excited your time is here. I can't wait to hear your update after you're on the other side.

Hi again girls!!!

I have everything booked my papers signed and just waiting for Wednesday to get here!! I actually fly out Tuesday afternoon and will spend the night in San Diego, then go into Tijuana in the morning fro the surgery.

Can't wait to get this done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thinoneday, you are the day before me!! I will send you all sorts of good vibes! and a couple of cyber hugs!

Thank you DeeDee and Fab. . . I need all the prayers, hugs, cheers, whatever to come my way. . .Fab good luck to you and have a safe flight and a great surgery outcome! My prayers will be with you too. . . chat soon again~

OK Bernadette...see you in San Diego. I think we are both going to do well and get our dreams! I am having my procedure at the new jerusalem facility on Dec 30th...i look forward to meeting you.

I too am underway as of this morning. I have a couple of things to do for work then I have to go to the airport. My surgery is tomorrow the 29th, can't believe the day is here. I am so glad and thankful for the advice and support I have gotten here on VST.

I will post updates ASAP. See you there thinasiwant and Bernadette.

Bill

OK Bernadette...see you in San Diego. I think we are both going to do well and get our dreams! I am having my procedure at the new jerusalem facility on Dec 30th...i look forward to meeting you.

Thin, Fab, and Wing, sending good thoughts your way!!! :thumbup: Can't wait to hear about how you're doing!

Good luck to all of you that are having surgery this week!

Thinasiwant

I will see you at the Jet Blue gate at 7am!!!!!! Yeah, yeah, yeah I'm finally getting excited!! I think I had to get past the shock of having to have the band removed before I could get excited!!! I'm also scheduled at the new hospital, I thinks we will be some of the first to go through there. Bill AKA WingRider will be having his the day before us so he will be at the hospital too.

Everyone else, thanks for the good vibes/well wishes being sent my way!