Hi, I am getting a band to sleeve revision on May 19th in Austin, Tx with Dr. Fass. When I was banded (2001), I didn't have a support group, surgery buddy, etc. Is anyone having a revision interested in being surgery buddies? I am not sharing this surgery with many people, so it would be nice to have someone to talk with about all the ups and downs.

Hi there, I had my band to sleeve revision last Friday the 29th. Surgery took 3 hrs, was in the hospital for 2 nights. Now at 4 days post op...It's going okay. I'm super bloated and look pregnant, but I'm walking walking walking....that should help. I'm still on clear liquids and able to get in adequate amount. The pain I was not expecting was the cramping after each sip of liquids. I'm taking a med called Hyoscyamine Sulfate 0.125mg... that dissolves under my tongue...seems to help a little. I've been on liquid Vicodin and going to start taking plain Acetaminophen liquid tonight instead. I've had a couple of BMs....it was pure liquid. (Sorry....TMI but it helped me when reading other people's recoveries with all the lovely details). Good luck everyone. You can do this! Let's do this together!!!

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Hey buddies, hope u are all doing well. Today was day one of purees. Anyone have any good recipes to share? I had mashed potatoes and then some tuna for lunch. I have been dragging a$$ without protein (clearly not getting enough). I just pureed a small sliver of quiche tonight and it is actually pretty good. My weight loss is slow since last week when I added more soups, just 2.4 since last week, but 26 lbs from start of pre op diet. I know I need to practice patience. I miss food, but was prepared to feel this way so I am not blind sided by it. How is everyone else doing?

Hey buddies....today I am 3.5 week post op and pushing 20 lbs down. I feel amazing....so far....best decision ever! Hope my buddies are all doing as well. I think the key to my fast recovery was getiing up and moving. Looking forward to hearing from all of you! Lisa

Today is my one month surgeriversary. I have hit a stall for the past 3 wks. I dropped weight on pre op and then about 9 lbs wk after surgery. Every since I added purees, I have been stuck. I log everything and get 800-1000 calories a day, good protein, and according to my fitbit, burn about 1800 calories a day. However, the scale has not moved in 3 wks. I gain and lose the same lbs. I started the treadmill last night and even have seen my personal trainer twice. Very frustrating....

Hello. I'm new to this site...and I'm excited that I found it. I was just approved for Band to Sleeve conversion; and I would like to commence a buddy relationship. I'm scheduled for surgery on June 29, 2015. Anyone close to that date that would like to share the experience?

I'm scheduled for 6/30 but my surgery is 2 parts and my band was removed in April.

That's awesome..good luck! Did you commence your 2 week Pre-op diet?

That's awesome..good luck! Did you commence your 2 week Pre-op diet?

I only need to do clear liquids for 2 days prior. Nothing else pre. How about you?

That's great...I'm on day 3 of my two week plan. Protein drink for bfast and lunch..for..up to 3 snacks/day of yogurt, protein bar, or protein drink, and a dinner with 6 Oz of lean meat, leafy vegs,..non starch.

Hello all, I am in the process of jumping through the hoops to get the sleeve. I had my band removed in Nov and gained 30 pounds since. Am now ready to get the sleeve. My doctor will not do it in one surgery.

@@johnny207 I'm scheduled for the 29th as well. On day 3 of pre-op diet and down 7.4 lbs already. Can't wait to do this!

@justintime- my lap band dr won't do it in one surgery either but his another dr in his group will so I switched to him. Maybe check around for another dr you would trust.

That's awesome....I'm 9n day 3 as well, down 6 lbs. Good work....I'm going to hit u up in private message to buddy up.

Hello Buddies! I am just over 3 wks post op band to sleeve all in one swoop. I'm down 25 lbs from the post op shakes until now. I'm not really losing much now but I think that's because I'm having a difficult time getting enough protein. Otherwise, my recovery has been pretty smooth sailing and I was back at work after 1 week. I too had a lot of scar tissue surrounding my port as well as hiatal hernia repair during which seems to be a common trend I have read. Looking to find some support from others going through this process ☺

That's awesome....I'm 9n day 3 as well, down 6 lbs. Good work....I'm going to hit u up in private message to buddy up.

Sounds good!

I had my revision surgery on tuesday the 16.They took the band from hell out and revised to the sleeve.I had some scaring and was having problems not being able to work out from the discomfort.I stopped taking the pain medicine fri night .I am on day 5 of the liquid diet taking the clear protein drinks they are isopure and insure makes a good one.I am a little weak but the hunger hasnt been that bad.I look forward to yogurt and milk with my protein shakes and finaly some coffee. on wed.I am in the houston area and could use a buddy for support and advice.