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tandi04

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tandi04    8

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Hi everyone I'm fixing to have my band taken out because it has slipped and they are doing the sleeve at the same time. I'm super excited and also super nervous! Any advice would be great I'm just not sure how different the sleeve will be. Is it better or worse? Thanks :)

I get a surgery date on the 6th

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barbermary    8

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From what I have read it is very similar, but of course no fills! I also have a lap band and am getting it removed and a revision on October 2. Really close!!! I will keep you posted. Mine hasn't slipped, just not working as well and after having it for 8 years my dear hubby is nervous about slippage or erosion, so I am more than willing to try the sleeve!

Good luck!

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tandi04    8

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Thanks! Good luck! I have had mine almost 3 years and I couldn't even keep down Water until they unfilled it. So ready for a new start!

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bearhugs1975    57

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Good luck. I have my revision scheduled for the 20th of Oct. I am so nervous, but ready to get this torturous device out of me!

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tandi04    8

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Me too I'm just nervous reading about the people who said the sleeve didn't work and they had no restriction. I hope that won't be our case. I guess when I go in the 6th I need to ask her how small she will be making my stomach.

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msfitn2014    248

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Goodluck ladies!!

Im one week from 6 mo and dwn 55 pounds and dwn 2 dress sizes!! I am band to sleeve, banded 2005 and revision 2014. Yesssss i noticed i am a slower wls patient than virgin sleevers and i was told i would be by the dr! I am still happy and proud of my results! I always have restriction and the first 3 mo i was not hungry ever i just ate because i had to and was on a schedule. I love my sleeve and its 110 PERCENT better than the band

No COMPLICATIONS and no ISSUES with stuck food, throwing up, no problems with RESTRICTIONS and No Gerd

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tandi04    8

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Thank you! It's great to hear that! Congratulations!

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LSF    264

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Goodluck ladies!!

Im one week from 6 mo and dwn 55 pounds and dwn 2 dress sizes!! I am band to sleeve, banded 2005 and revision 2014. Yesssss i noticed i am a slower wls patient than virgin sleevers and i was told i would be by the dr! I am still happy and proud of my results! I always have restriction and the first 3 mo i was not hungry ever i just ate because i had to and was on a schedule. I love my sleeve and its 110 PERCENT better than the band

No COMPLICATIONS and no ISSUES with stuck food, throwing up, no problems with RESTRICTIONS and No Gerd[/. Did you have any problems with "dumping" or certain foods not agreeing with you?

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msfitn2014    248

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@ifein229

The only food that I tried twice and could not eat is fried food...yes I dumped...severe abdominal cramps, sweating, chills and runs for abt 30-45 min and abt 10 min after I ate it both times I tried to eat something fried....everything else I have no problem with, i just eat in small quanities...fruit, veggies, salads, dairy products, bread...i can eat one slice of pizza!

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tandi04    8

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I had another question how long after a revision were you off work?

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bearhugs1975    57

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My doctor said it depends on your job. We talked today and he is going to allow me (if I feel up to it) to return to work on Thursday when surgery is on Monday. I have a desk job. We will see how it goes!

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tandi04    8

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Ok thanks I have a desk job also.

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msfitn2014    248

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My doctor said it depends on your job. We talked today and he is going to allow me (if I feel up to it) to return to work on Thursday when surgery is on Monday. I have a desk job. We will see how it goes!

I have a desk job and my dr took me off for 3 weeks....honestly I could have went back after 3 days. They did my paperwork for time off the week b4 surgery so of course I didnt know what type of pain I would be in! We are all different and will experience diff pain and recovery differently....I was pain free and had a speedy recovery

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tandi04    8

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I hope that's how it is for me. I have 2 weeks scheduled off but I really don't want to use all of it.

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tandi04    8

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My surgery will be the 14th. I'm really excited and scared. It might have to be open

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