Had my surgery noonish yesterday. Besides some massive gas pain in my shoulder that won't go away despite all the walking/gas-x strips in the world I'm doin good. Just want the pain to go away so I can take a deep breath! Lozenges were a life saver, i have never been so dry

Biotene in a pump from walmart will coat your mouth, too.

Walk, walk, walk...it wil relieve the gas. Just about the only thing that will.

Glad to know you made it through surgery okay. You are officially no longer a bandster! THAT has to feel awesome. Keep walking. Hopefully the gas pains will subside soon.

Glad you are well. You will do great!

This is so weird already. Can't tell if I'm hungry or full...tired a lot. Off work til Monday but could probably go back now if I wanted to. Ready for the weight loss to start. I imagine i'll have swelling for a while and that's why i'm up a couple lbs. Started full liquids again yay! Can lay on my side again! Fever finally went away

Glad you are improving! VERY glad the fever is gone. I bet being able to lay on your side is awesome.

Got the lapband December 2009 lost 86 pounds and then started having proroblems. Had my sleeve surgery Wednesday May 9th. Recovering fine. Trying not to overdo it and follow doctor's orders

was the dr who did the sleeve the same as who did the band? did he recommend the sleeve to you or lean against it?

I don't know who you're asking but mine was the same surgeon. Mine never suggested anything, it was my idea. He didn't really ask me any questions, just started the process. I don't think he would have ever suggested it on his own but I'm sure he was happy for the extra income lol

I had two different doctors. I am one of the blessed ones as the doctor hat did my lapband (1-800-get thin) are having all kinds of issues. They had 5 deaths associated with the lapband at the same time I had mine put it. They are being investigated for insurance fraud too. After getting quite a few declined bills from my insurance I was able to get care through the VA and they did my sleeve. Hope this was not too long.

well thank God you didn't have problems. so I'm guessing you are happy with the sleeve? do you ever worry if anything bad can happen to your stomach after many years out? I'm wondering crazy things?