For all you out there that have had the revision surgery, how long were you in the hospital for? Any feedback would be great - I've had my band in since 2008 - with the first surgery, they tried to send me home that day but I was too nauseous to walk so I spent the night. Just wondering what the average stay is for the "revisions"

I was in the hospital for 2 days. It was to make sure there was no infections or leaks or anything.

How were you feeling while at the hospital?

My surgery was at 7am. So the rest of the day pretty tired and sore but I made sure I kept up on my pain meds whenever it felt sore. I walked around some cuz they told me I had to. The next day I felt good. I was up walking around a lot. Pain wasn't too bad. Just kept my meds coming pretty regular. Then I went home the next day. I think the revision recovery was easier than when I first had the lap band.

Yes it was very easy for me. Just vomiting day one then I felt great. No pain just discomfort. No pain meds after first day. I did stay 2 days only because my doctor hadn't discharged me. I was ready to go home the next day. I love not having the band. It was uncomfortable for me then it slipped and I wasn't successful with it. The sleeve has been great but my weight loss is slow

Yes it was very easy for me. Just vomiting day one then I felt great. No pain just discomfort. No pain meds after first day. I did stay 2 days only because my doctor hadn't discharged me. I was ready to go home the next day. I love not having the band. It was uncomfortable for me then it slipped and I wasn't successful with it. The sleeve has been great but my weight loss is slow

Were they worried that the vomiting would open up the staples?

Yeah. They gave me pepid regularly too. And I get nauseas coming out of anesthesia that i had anti-nauseous meds right a way which stopped me from throwing up.

I was in the hospital for 2 days. I don't take pain well therefore it hurt for about 2 weeks. Physical and emotional pain bc I began to get scared I was going to fail again. It wasn't easy for me but it seems I'm the exception.

Good luck, I'm sure you'll be fine.

I was banded in 2008. For the revision was in the hospital for 2 nites. I had no issues. I'm a pain weenie but this was no problem.

I have also been nervous that I will fail on this because I had such limited success with the band. But I am older and hopefully a little wiser now and I prepared for this one differently. I was too cavalier before. Now I'm much better prepared and committed to the changes required for success.

As the revision date gets closer - I'm getting more & more nervous

@ i never believed there would be a day when I felt'normal' about food or would have no hunger between meals. Maybe its just that i am so newi n and recovering (10 days post op) but I can say that I've never felt like this in my life. The tiniest bit of food (or the food related substances I'm stuck with at this point) stops the hunger and I'm not craving sweets or soda or pizza. Maybe avocado. I'm looking forward to real food and if this is how I'll feel going forward, I am completely confident in my success. Embrace this choice youve made and don't fear it. I'm so happy and grateful that I could do this.

@ i never believed there would be a day when I felt'normal' about food or would have no hunger between meals. Maybe its just that i am so newi n and recovering (10 days post op) but I can say that I've never felt like this in my life. The tiniest bit of food (or the food related substances I'm stuck with at this point) stops the hunger and I'm not craving sweets or soda or pizza. Maybe avocado. I'm looking forward to real food and if this is how I'll feel going forward, I am completely confident in my success. Embrace this choice youve made and don't fear it. I'm so happy and grateful that I could do this.

Thanks!! As the date approaches, I'm starting to get stressed with nerves.

Ifein no worries, positive thinking! Try not to get yourself all stressed out. It was so much easier than I thought. The only think to worry about is having a good surgeon and being mentally prepared for the positive changes you are about to experience. You will do great

Well, its 4 days post op. I love my protein shakes but am starting to get sick of the liquid phase. I just keep reminding myself " you have to heal"

@, how are you doing today? Are you feeling good about your decision? I am now on pureed foods and feeling good. I'm wishing the weight would fall like snowflakes and am nauseated due to some unrelated medicine, but at work and feeling good. I decided to do a few other things while I was at it - whiten my teeth more, do face exercises for the droopy jowls, put on makeup for a change, and all if it is showing a little bit. I hope you're feeling well and glad for your decision.

Swampdoggie-thanks for asking. I'm feeling good. The pain isn't too bad. We've been getting so much snow that I've been cooped up in the house all week. I take my dog outside when I can but don't feel strong enough to stand for a long period of time. I do get some acid reflux - have been taking tums. While I'm cooped up I've been constantly on my tablet reading the posts on Bariatric Pal. It seems like the people that had the revisions do better with the food than the first time Sleevers. I'm wondering if it's because we know when to stop like we did with the band? I can't wait to start the mushy food phase but am nervous also. Lori