Hi Im scheduled to undergo the SIPS procedure after a slipped Lapband. Surgery date is June 30 at Lenox Hill NYC with Dr Mitch Roslin.

YAY Looking for some buddies that are having the SIPS done too. Excited and nervous, emotions are all over the place.

Thaky you polkat50 for your encouraging words. Its been a long 3.5 days. Getting discharged now. Still haven't had any full liquids like shakes etc but im starting when I get home later. Its ironic how my clothes that I wore to surgery don't fit anymore. I can barely close any buttons on my shirt or pants. Im still very bloated and my stomach is huge. Never been so big. Whats your protein goal for the next week or so? My dr wants minimum 60-80 grams.

Thaky you polkat50 for your encouraging words. Its been a long 3.5 days. Getting discharged now. Still haven't had any full liquids like shakes etc but im starting when I get home later. Its ironic how my clothes that I wore to surgery don't fit anymore. I can barely close any buttons on my shirt or pants. Im still very bloated and my stomach is huge. Never been so big. Whats your Protein goal for the next week or so? My dr wants minimum 60-80 grams.

I can relate to feeling bloated. My stomach still feels huge and heavy. I would say go home and get some sleep but you are going to busy all day trying to get you Water and protein in. My protein goal is 60-80 grams as well.

I had SIPS on 3/25 in North Carolina. These doctors do NOT use a drain tube! They stitch and glue you up completely and I've not heard of any issues. I healed up nicely. I can't imagine coming home with the drain tube, as it must a nuisance.

Edited July 13, 201511 yr by ZombieChic

There is a SIPS support group on FaceBook.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SIPSbariatrics/

Thanks ZombieChic!

Sorry it's been a while since I've checked in on the forum. It looks like everyone is doing well. I'm almost 3.5 post op now and feeling fantastic! For those of you that are freshly post op or getting ready for your procedure, the most important thing to remember is you do improve everyday, trust me! I have absolutely no regrets and wish I had done this several years earlier.

I did not have a drain either but I know of others who have. It would have been a hassle. Thanks for facebook support group.

I had SIPS on 3/25 in North Carolina. These doctors do NOT use a drain tube! They stitch and glue you up completely and I've not heard of any issues. I healed up nicely. I can't imagine coming home with the drain tube, as it must a nuisance.

Same here. No port. Just glue. So happy about that

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Keep an eye out for a new SIPS/SADI forum! I contacted the admin and he said he would start one specifically for us.

Thats great. Thanks for arranging

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Super. I would like to see how everyone is dong.