Hi Folks,

I have been reading the forums and learning that many people rapidly gain weight between the period of time that the band is removed and having VS surgery. It will be four months between my procedures and I asked my general practitioner to prescribe me phentermine to help control my weight gain because my appetite returned with a vengance. I am wondering why this is not a general practice with revision patients to help them maintain their weight loss until the sleeve surgery. If anyone knows, I would appreciate being enlightened.

Thank you.

I am currently considering revision. I've had problems with my band and just had to have a complete unfill. I think phentermine would be useless to me because it didn't help me pre-band... believe me, I tried EVERYTHING!! Also, anyone with high blood pressure, which a lot of overweight people have, should not take phentermine. That could be one explanation.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels like the weight had piled on hardcore since band removal! I could cry some days when I get dressed. None of my clothes fit!!

I still work out 4-5 days a week and really pay attention to what I eat and it's fkn unreal the way I've still gained weight.

27 days until sleeve day!!

Two questions..... I am having my band removed as well....it has not worked for me......my Dr recommends as well to wait between surgeries . I hope my feeling is wrong , but the real reason isn't a money reason for the dr.? ( two surgeries, more money?) or does your stomach really need time to heal before the sleeve? Also, I am hoping not to gain weight after my band is removed...I have not had a fill and have no fill in over a year. Is it due to increased hunger or a physical type reason ?

Some may need the time for stomach to heal. One person may have a lot of scar tissue, where as another may not.

Even though I didn't have much scar tissue, I still had to wait. Partly bc of insurance hiccup.

I had my band removed on the 12th of Sept. I, too have to wait, but only 1 month for healing. Yes, I found myself piling the food into my mouth about 1 week ago. It's been really difficult to remind myself that a lot of what I'm eating is due to head hunger. I'm really bad at wanting Snacks when I'm watching my favorite tv shows in the evening...That being said, I actually did really well today not answering when my head said, "Hey, there's Oreo Cookies in the pantry; there's chocolate cake on the counter; those Doritos look good!" etc., etc., etc.....(as you can see, my husband & teenage son aren't the best eaters either ). I'm trying to get 40 grams of Protein in per day, drinking lots of fluids & trying to eat protein first. I have to change the way I'm eating now to be able to succeed with the sleeve. I agree that phentermine is probably not the best choice. I don't have the info now, but Dr. Oz had a show that promoted a natural ingrediant that helps suppress hunger. Can't remember the name but I'll get the info & post it here later today. We're all on a journey; each one is different; good for us!!!

As to wondering if the docs want more $ by doing 2 surgeries; difficult to say. I do know that I had scar tissue from my band & the doc removed it with the band to prep me for the next surgery. I believe it's better to do 2 steps instead of 1. I think your stomach needs to get back to it's normal shape(?) & heal before doing the sleeve right away. Good luck everyone!!

Hey there fellow revisioners!

I see a lot of removed bands and waiting periods between. I'm going from band to sleeve and my surgeon warned me of that, however, it's not common in his experiences of doing this. He doesn't anticipate doing seperate procedures...but u nevr kno til u get n there :/

Did u kno it was going to be done in two sugery's or were u surprised when u woke?

I found the info on the Dr. Oz show I was talking about. It's supposed to control your appetite, naturally. The product is "Satiereal Saffron Extract". Google it & you'll see more info. I think I'm going to go to my nearest GNC & purchase some to see if it will help me while I'm waiting for my Sleeve surgery. Will let you know how it's working for me.