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sunshine6855    1

sunshine6855
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I got my approval letter in the mail yesterday for my revision. I will have the band to VSG and gall bladder surgery at the same time. I know several here have also had that surgery and would appreciate any advice you have. I am a little nervous about surgery but know that is normal. When I get really nervous I say to myself," you are going to have surgery no matter what because the gall bladder has to come out. this is just a little more." Seems to work a little. Is there a great deal more pain associated with gall bladder removal?

Cathy

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Becca    108

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CONGRATS!!!! You really will love the sleeve. It is so wonderful to not have the horrible lapband in my body anymore. The pain was about the same for the lapband and the revision surgeries. I would recommend shopping for your Protein (I like the Premier ready made shakes from Costco) and other items you will need postop. Good luck with your revision and keep us posted! :D

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Oopsseedaisy    90

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Congrats on the approval. You are one step closer.

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Becca    108

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My date is March 21. I did the pre-op today.

Great news! We will be cheering for you! The sleeve is awesome. B)

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TexasT    99

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I also had my gall bladder removed and a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time I had my revision done. It was a piece of cake - sorry - I mean it went as smooth as a cup of low-fat yogurt - ha! It was really no worse at all than when I had my band done. I'm sure you'll do great. Congrats on your surgery date!

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rsr53    1

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Had the same additional procedures when I had my RNY 10 yrs ago. Surgery was a lifesaving grace! No discomfort whatsoever. Actually walked with my IV pole about 6 hrs after I got back to my reg room from the Recovery area. Great news on your approved surgery--it will go well! Keep us posted! Ronda

I also had my gall bladder removed and a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time I had my revision done. It was a piece of cake - sorry - I mean it went as smooth as a cup of low-fat yogurt - ha! It was really no worse at all than when I had my band done. I'm sure you'll do great. Congrats on your surgery date!

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rsr53    1

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Hi, I got my approval for revision to the sleeve today from my doctor's office. I am going from RNY to sleeve. I had my bypass 10 yrs ago. The pouch stretched about 80% and of course my weight came back. I have health restrictions due to severe allergies to alot of drugs that are common pills for high blood pressure. When I got my bypass, they took my gall bladder and repaired a huge hiatal hernia at the same time. I did not have discomfort whatsoever. Mine was open incision, but I suppose if you get laproscopic surgery the healing won't be too bad. I remember my drain tube for the gall bladder surgery part took longer to heal. Post op, I felt soooo much better--I had severe anemia 3 mos prior to surgery that the bypass saved me. Keep us posted--you will be in good care--try not to worry! :P rsr53

I got my approval letter in the mail yesterday for my revision. I will have the band to VSG and gall bladder surgery at the same time. I know several here have also had that surgery and would appreciate any advice you have. I am a little nervous about surgery but know that is normal. When I get really nervous I say to myself," you are going to have surgery no matter what because the gall bladder has to come out. this is just a little more." Seems to work a little. Is there a great deal more pain associated with gall bladder removal?

Cathy

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