I'm headed in to the hospital to have my band to bypass revision. I'm very excited! Ready for the new me!

@TLW Thanks, I am definitely going to look for it!

@@TLW! My body can't smell the protein powder can I add protein shake instead?

Edited June 19, 201511 yr by bernie320

Im right behind you with my revision from band to bypass on June 23...next tuesday! You are making me feel so much better. Thanks so much for posting. I feel like taking out this band is going to give me so much more pain. Anyways ill be following your journey. Please keep us updated

My dietician told me about Fairlife milk too. It is highly filtered. After my bypass, I became allergic to milk, so I started using Fairlife. It is great!!! You can get it at most grocery stores now. I am a band to bypass too. Congrats on the big decision! I am so glad I got rid of that band. It never settled right for me. The bypass is so much more practical for real life. And I lost all my weight very easily by following the rules, protein first, then some veggies and fruit. But it takes awhile to get to the regular food stage. Hang in there and remember your stomach needs time to heal right and that is why you can't eat regular foods for awhile. Good luck! Tracy

I am definitely learning that this is true @@Tlmarsh and the others who have posted. I still do not have any appetite. I do not desire to eat or drink, but I am slowly drinking my protein and water daily. The sight, smell of food from my family doesn't bother me at all. I'm taking things slowly and enjoying the idea of what my new life is going to be. I did have to get on the scale, just to see what it said. Tomorrow will be one week post op and I am down 12lbs. I wish everyone continual success.

Edited June 21, 201511 yr by myjourneyagain

Myjourneyagain How long were u in the hospital?

@@Dibaby44 I spent 3 nights at the hospital. My doctor wanted to be very cautious since I had a revision.

Myjourneyagain yeah thats what i was told i would be in there too with a revision 4 days. Good to hear what others are experiencing. Im getting really nervous now. Ugh

Don't be nervous. I had absolutely no fear. I was so overwhelmed with faith and excitement! Went in strong and came out stronger! You can do it and you will be just fine!