Lap Band Removal Revision To Sleeve. :)

[MCD 1]

I was banded 11/2010 lost 120lbs with band, but was never really happy with it. Started having pain in port area. My surgeon and I decided on revison. Already happy with it band never felt right. But, still having alot of pain/discomfort where port was removed?

[fyre_storm 1,412]

Good choice my friend! You'll feel better in time.

[MCD 1]

Thank u, did u have revision? Full liquads llike cream Soup, applesauce, etc. and still hurts after I eat. Scaed I will hurt new stomach

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

I am confused? So you had your revision? If so make sure you are eating very little sips/bites of food and eat slowly. Make sure you are not eating too much. I am 40 days out and have 4 ounces of shake or 2 ounces of chicken at a time. I had my revision on September 10th and couldn't be happier!

[MCD 1]

Drinking sips all day, drinking Protein Shakes, suger free popsicles, greek 100 yogurt in small bites. Bought applesauce to add today. Haven't had any chicken or solids. Stomach still cramps/hurts with these things.

[katie.brooks 10]

I was banded 11/2010 lost 120lbs with band' date=' but was never really happy with it. Started having pain in port area. My surgeon and I decided on revison. Already happy with it band never felt right. But, still having alot of pain/discomfort where port was removed?[/quote']

I had a conversion from band to sleeve too. I'm 3 weeks out and still have discomfort from where my port was. My surgery was 7 hours because of a few reasons 1 being that the port was SO hard for the surgeon to get out. Hang in there, it gets better, just takes time. You will hear that a lot.

[MCD 1]

Thank u katie.brooks, did u eat 3 meals a day or several small meals? Also, did u have any problems with dairy. I am counting Protein but not calories right now because l am lossing so much. Also, any idea for Phase 2 part of diet? Thanks agian

[katie.brooks 10]

Thank u katie.brooks' date=' did u eat 3 meals a day or several small meals? Also, did u have any problems with dairy. I am counting Protein but not calories right now because l am lossing so much. Also, any idea for Phase 2 part of diet? Thanks agian [/quote']

Now? I eat several small meals. I can only eat about 1/4 c of food at a time usually. In between those meals is when I try to get as much Fluid in as possible. Make sure you keep up your fluids or you will get dehydrated and that is AWFUL! I don't have problems with dairy as of now. Some people do, but so far I've lucked out. Once you get to soft food it gets easier, you start to get more energy. That's what I've noticed so far (that's where I'm at now). Are your still happy about your decision?

[MCD 1]

I am still very happy with my sleeve. Lots of band prblems at end and feel better with out it. I know that sounds weird with me still being in healing process but it is better than band. Thanks for your input. Any other advise or hints are welcome