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I finally have a date...jumped through all the hoops...pulmonary doctor is holding me up because I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea and he wants me to have a cpap machine.In the meantime my port just flipped surgeon has scheduled me for December 28.2 week fast required pre op...anybody out there like me?

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Lapband to RNY on 11/18/15. Doing well after surgery. Banded in 2007 one year of success, then a re-gain of all 85 pounds lost. Hopefully the RNY will do the trick! Good luck!

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Congratulations how do you Feel???

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Doing well. On full liquid diet for two weeks then onto pureed. For some reason much less pain than after I had lapband in. Can get around pretty well and no pain meds since Thursday night.

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Congratulations. I'm so happy for you. My date is Dec.1 and I'm so ready. I've been praying a lot, I'm a little concerned about scar tissue from the Lapband...can't wait to get this thing out of me.

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Stacy you are on your way.!!!'

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Thanks! You will both also do well! Keep me posted and let me know if I can help in any way!

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What is your favorite Protein shake.Preparing for my pre op fast...

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Hi um scheduled for December 18 myself from lap band in 2006 then again in 2011 for a revision and finally the rny I'm so ready! I was also wondering about the pain level after the removal of the port and level of energy as well as the time frame you think your ready to go back to work? Many questions!!!

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I am having surgery on Dec 28 a Monday...I was hoping that I only would need a full week...finances won't permit weeks out...I was going to ask the same question...

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My port pain is happening as we speak...my port flipped so I am currently uncomfortable....

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I have been using Unjury Protein Powder. chocolate is good. After surgery the unflavored is a must to add to your Soups and puddings. No port pain at all. The only thing I have is like it feels like a golf ball in my stomach when I drink Water but assume that's normal. I have heard that elsewhere. I took 2 weeks off but I get paid leave so blessed there. You need at least a week but 2 is better.

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Hi um scheduled for December 18 myself from lap band in 2006 then again in 2011 for a revision and finally the rny I'm so ready! I was also wondering about the pain level after the removal of the port and level of energy as well as the time frame you think your ready to go back to work? Many questions!!!

not a lot of energy yet but hoping for some soon!

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Good luck with your conversion.

I had my band removed and the gastric bypass surgery on 10/19/15 (32 days ago?) I am down at least 20 pounds I have not weighed myself this week.

So far so good ...

My surgery was laparoscopic.

I had 2 band surgeries prior.

So I have 7 sort of stab wounds.

I had zero pain except for a little gas in my jaw. I was up and walking immediately after surgery and only needed one night in the hospital.

They gave me a scrip for Oxy but I only needed one Tylenol for the 90 minute car ride home.

The incisions were a 1 on the pain scale. Lower belly ache about a 2.5.

Best of all I can swallow pills with Water and have no blockage!

No burping or spitting no heartburn or reflux.

I am never hungry and prefer svelte chocolate shakes.< /p>

I am now eating fruits and cooked veggies which the band did not allow.

Best wishes,

Terry

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Terrym123

I am impressed!You are inspirational...you get it done!!!Congratulations on your 20lb weight loss...no more spitting up,heartburn or acid reflux???Fantastic news.

I will try Svelte shakes.Wow you made my day!!

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