Here I am...a little embarrassed, disappointed, and ashamed...but I am ready for the Band to Sleeve revision.

I took the plunge and had Lap-Band weight loss surgery on November 3, 2010. I worked hard to lose the weight with help from the Lap-Band, exercise, and the support of my wife, friends, and extended family. I did great and lost 115 pounds within 2 years...Unfortunately, the weight loss didn't last. I began to develop ulcers and other gastro issues and began to gain weight back (even though I had good restriction). I eventually had to have the band completely emptied...which resulted in me gaining all of my weight back (and more).

I am currently in the process of having the Gastric Sleeve revision surgery. I have gone to another seminar, filled out all of the necessary paperwork, turned in medical records, and have my nutrition and mental health evaluations scheduled for next week. So, I should be having my surgery sometime in the next 4-6 weeks...fingers crossed.

I am ready to lose weight so I can someday zip-line, go on hikes, ride in airplanes, and buy whatever clothes I want (and not be limited by the poor selections in Big & Tall sections).

Thanks for listening.

Edited September 4, 201510 yr by Fatty McFatster

Wow I can wait to get this drain out had for a week and bothersome. Thanks I hope its painless !!

I didn't experience pain when it was removed. It just felt akward as you can feel it moving across your organs inside. Took maybe 10 seconds after the stitches after stitches were removed.

Good to know. I have had anxiety about it!

Yes it's good to know I was starting to panic about appointment tomorrow and wondered should I take a pain pill before hand

Now I'm sure it is different for everyone, but in my case it didn't hurt. Akward is the only way I can think to describe it.

Having that plastic tape pulled hurts way more than anything else in my opinion.

Edited November 24, 201510 yr by Fatty McFatster

Good to know I am terrified at this point

Anyone else was catheterized during surgery and for the whole first day post op? Or just me? Thankfully i didn't have a drain.

Anyone else was catheterized during surgery and for the whole first day post op? Or just me? Thankfully i didn't have a drain.

Nope. I think I had one just during surgery.

Edited November 24, 201510 yr by HELLCATT81

Now I'm sure it is different for everyone, but in my case it didn't hurt. Akward is the only way I can think to describe it.

Having that plastic tape pulled hurts way more than anything else in my opinion.

I change my bandages out everyday and the tape hurts like a bitch! !

Anyone else was catheterized during surgery and for the whole first day post op? Or just me? Thankfully i didn't have a drain.

I was catheterized during surgery and it was taken out before I woke up. However, I had to be catheterized 2 times post-op because I couldn't urinate on my own. Good times. lol.

Anyone else was catheterized during surgery and for the whole first day post op? Or just me? Thankfully i didn't have a drain.

I was catheterized during surgery and it was taken out before I woke up. However, I had to be catheterized 2 times post-op because I couldn't urinate on my own. Good times. lol.

Oh yikes Fatty! ???????? i can't imagine. Them removing it was an experience in itself. Smh

Now I'm sure it is different for everyone, but in my case it didn't hurt. Akward is the only way I can think to describe it.

Having that plastic tape pulled hurts way more than anything else in my opinion.

I change my bandages out everyday and the tape hurts like a b***h! !

You got that right!! I HATE the tape they use!! Rips my hair and skin off. grrrr.