Surgery was Tues (2 days ago). Just got home from the hospital. This is definitely the most painful surgery I've ever had (the lapband 4 yrs ago was easy peasy). Dr did say he had to really work on getting the band out - it had started growing into my stomach. I was on IV Dialudid till this morning when they switched me to liquid lortab. Yesterday I was definitely have "buyers remorse". Wondering why I caused myself all this pain? For 45 lbs? My bmi is only 28 now but to have my insurance cover any other procedure, it had to be done at the same time as the band came out.

When does everything I swallow not feel like lava? Can't even drink anything from the frig cold. Has to be rm temp - including my Protein shakes.

Back to bed now. Been up for the whole 3 hr ride home...

Marci, sorry you're in pain!

I couldn't drink anything too cold until last week....I'm 6wks tomorrow!

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Boy, I don't even know what to say. I am 2 wks out from my sleeve surgery and just had my first post op Doctor's appt. I told him that I was at the stage of "buyer's remorse" but, to ask me again in 6 months. I know why I did it and during this 2 wks there were times - I had no clue. But, I would never do this for 45 lbs. It must have been really important to you - so keep remembering that.

Sorry you feel bad. I was sleeved Tuesday also. I have the left side pain that is talked about here but all other pain is more discomfort. I didn't have a lapband, i did have hiatal hernia. Swallowing e en teenie amts puts air in my sleeve that i have to work to get out. I haven't eaten since last Sunday evening and I'm not hungry. Through the first day pain until now I have not regretted it. I will bet you that when you beat the nausea you will not have buyers remorse.

Surgery was Tues (2 days ago). Just got home from the hospital. This is definitely the most painful surgery I've ever had (the lapband 4 yrs ago was easy peasy). Dr did say he had to really work on getting the band out - it had started growing into my stomach. I was on IV Dialudid till this morning when they switched me to liquid lortab. Yesterday I was definitely have "buyers remorse". Wondering why I caused myself all this pain? For 45 lbs? My bmi is only 28 now but to have my insurance cover any other procedure, it had to be done at the same time as the band came out.

When does everything I swallow not feel like lava? Can't even drink anything from the frig cold. Has to be rm temp - including my Protein shakes.

Back to bed now. Been up for the whole 3 hr ride home...

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Lets think about this. I'm sure it was for reasons other than the 45 pounds. It's to get & keep you healthier, right? & to get off the other 73. There's more to this journey. So, focus on that & you'll be ok. In a few weeks or so, you'll be so glad you did this.

Hang in there.

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Lets think about this. I'm sure it was for reasons other than the 45 pounds. It's to get & keep you healthier' date=' right? & to get off the other 73. There's more to this journey. So, focus on that & you'll be ok. In a few weeks or so, you'll be so glad you did this.

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And be sooooooooo thankful they got in there to get that band out. Holy man that is scary stuff!

Sorry you feel bad. I was sleeved Tuesday also. I have the left side pain that is talked about here but all other pain is more discomfort. I didn't have a lapband, i did have hiatal hernia. Swallowing e en teenie amts puts air in my sleeve that i have to work to get out. I haven't eaten since last Sunday evening and I'm not hungry. Through the first day pain until now I have not regretted it. I will bet you that when you beat the nausea you will not have buyers remorse.

That is so encouraging. my surgery is one week away and starting to get nervous. wishing you a speedy recovery

I also had my crap band removed, and this surgery was less painful! I have not had any pain just soreness on the left side!!! I pray that everything gets better for you!

I also had my crap band removed, and this surgery was less painful! I have not had any pain just soreness on the left side!!! I pray that everything gets better for you!

I wish I was u right now. I can't even imagine having to go back to work (I don't) anytime soon. Not sure how anyone does it. From most entries I read on here, people dont have as much pain as I'm having (could be related to the band removal). When I had my band, I could've gone back to work in a week. Right now I can't imagine what it will feel like to actually drink something not luke warm.

Good luck to you

Surgery was Tues (2 days ago). Just got home from the hospital. This is definitely the most painful surgery I've ever had (the lapband 4 yrs ago was easy peasy). Dr did say he had to really work on getting the band out - it had started growing into my stomach. I was on IV Dialudid till this morning when they switched me to liquid lortab. Yesterday I was definitely have "buyers remorse". Wondering why I caused myself all this pain? For 45 lbs? My bmi is only 28 now but to have my insurance cover any other procedure' date=' it had to be done at the same time as the band came out.

When does everything I swallow not feel like lava? Can't even drink anything from the frig cold. Has to be rm temp - including my Protein shakes.

Back to bed now. Been up for the whole 3 hr ride home...[/quote']

Um because you want to be skinny duh!! Keep your eye on the prize you'll feel better as the days go by..

My heart goes out to you. I had 50 lbs to lose and after about a week I wondered WHY! But My weight was increasing. I couldn't do it without this help. Good luck to you.

I had my band removed and sleeved done the same day, I have to say Im lucky I was never in pain, gas discomfort yes! I drank everything room temp, I too had the buyers remorse the day after surgery just because I was so scare because the amount of stomach the dr removed . I have to say this have been the best decision I've made I feel great, that Lapband was killing me and today I feel like a million dollar. I have a total of 70lbs to loose, I've lost 32 so far and I'm loving this surgery• OH and I went back to work in a week.

Hang in there! It gets better!

Hang in there u guys it's gets better every day. I had my surgery 5-22-13 I feel great now. I can eat anything. I have lots of energy. I workout. I love my sleeve. I am loosing weight every day. I have lost 35 lbs. it's hard right at first but once u can have soft foods ur fine. I went back to work after 12 days and have felt fine since then. I did go to bed early those first weeks back to work. I am so happy with my sleeve. I would do it over again in a heartbeat. I could never lose any weight before now I lose everyday almost. I don't really eat very much I stay within 600-800 cal a day get all my water in and get 60-80 protein in. Haven't lost any hair yet but that usually comes in 3 months out. No loose skin. Been lifting weights and doing toning exercises for 30 min a day. Walking,swimming, bike riding or some kind of cardio for at least 30 min a day. Still not hungry. Most days have to force myself to eat. Other days I want to eat. I usually have a premier protein bar for breakfast can't finish it. Have the rest at 11. At 12:30 have lunch which is usually a salad with ham and real crumbled bacon cheese and light dressing. 3:00 have a string cheese. Dinner is protein and veg. I would suggest u join myfitnesspal or somewhere u can log ur food where others can see it. It helps. Also join a support group. Good luck. Hope this helps.