Sleeve on 6/26/13

I had my lap band slip after 7 years in April, 2013, had ER surgery and quickly gained 25 pounds.

Thankfully the doctor agreed to sleeve me while i was at 30 BMI based on passed and co-morbidities. I just had my sleeve on 6/26. I'm not going to lie. It hurt. A lot. But I did have some additional Complications due to chronic steroid use from arthritis. This resulted in my stomach being paper thin and frayed. Surgery was 2.5 hours. So, I'm attributing the additional pain to that. I stayed an extra day bc they had to staple, stitch and glue my new stomach. But I'm completely independent now. No pain Meds for over 36 hours. Waiting on doc to show up so I can go Home. My Husband asked me on the Day of surgery if it was worth it and I said no. Now, I'm saying yes as long as the post lap band weight comes off.

I had read on here that it was no worse than the lap band. So i only scheduled three days off of work. Which is what i did with the band. Probably not the best idea, but ill make it. Good Luck to everyone and I will keep you posted on my progress.