Hey all - my name is Tad. Had my revision January 23. More discomfort and pain than I anticipated (compared to Lap-Band surgery). 4 days out and I actually feel pretty good this morning. Ingesting 64-ounces of fluid is actually quite difficult. Just focusing on my protein shakes, vitamins, and then other fluids. Actually, I managed 44-ounces yesterday and today I will try to hit 50-ounces. Strange not feeling my old port in my left side (I don't miss it) and it is also nice to not feel that constant restriction in the band. I am so looking forward to going for a good 3-mile run when I feel up to it!

Sounds like you're doing great! I can't wait for my revision - 2 weeks to go.

Sounds like you're doing great! I can't wait for my revision - 2 weeks to go.

Getting stronger with each passing day. What type of problems were you having with your band?

I was banded a little over 5 years ago with a goal to lose about 90-100 lbs. I lost 20 in the first few months. Then it was another 30 over the next 2 - 3 years. I sat around a 50 lb loss for a while then steadily began regaining. Now only 20 lbs down.

The biggest issue was a near lack of restriction. Always either too tight or too loose. Kept it too tight for too long and had reflux and fell into the slider food route. Have the larger band with 12 cc capacity. Even at 9 cc I had very little restriction. Turns out it's too big for me, but the doctor didn't want to use the smaller one and have me suffer too many issues. Great, I paid how much for something that wasn't even right to begin with?

I've never had issues with slips, port problems, etc. This just hasn't been the right tool. Kinda like using a screwdriver to pound in a nail.

If you are having trouble getting your fluids you might want to try drinking more warm or at least room temp fluids. Warmer fluids help reduce the swelling and are therefore easier to get in. Good Luck.