psych eval tomorrow then I wait for approval! so ready.

My surgery date is Nov. 21, 2016 in San Angelo, Texas. I am having a gastric bypass revision. I'm excited and a little scared but ready also for a new life. I would love to hear from you or anyone who has gone through this or going to.

My surgery date is Nov. 21, 2016 in San Angelo, Texas. I am having a gastric bypass revision. I'm excited and a little scared but ready also for a new life. I would love to hear from you or anyone who has gone through this or going to.

Awesome danette thanks for your response !!! So excited and terrified lol I made a post in general weight loss telling my story I'll try to find the link for you Im submitting Friday can't wait for approval and to be out of pain !!!!

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I just got my date today! On December 15, I will be revising from lapband to RNY. I had to fight with my surgeon's office to get it sent in, but they did (surgeon himself helped nudge the office) and it was approved in 8 days. I'm so ready to start this new journey!

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Hi revision from lapband to rny Dec 7th! My surgeon wants me to drink the Optifast 1 week pre op and 3 weeks post op. Has anyone ever tried optifast? And are there any comparables you like better?

Thanks!

Hi revision from lapband to rny Dec 7th! My surgeon wants me to drink the optifast 1 week pre op and 3 weeks post op. Has anyone ever tried optifast? And are there any comparables you like better?

Thanks!

I hated optifast. I do like premier protein. You may want to sample some of the stuff out there.

Hello,

I just had my lap band removed but I have to wait for 3 or 4 months to have my RNY surgery. I have a lot of adhesions and I have to wait until the swelling goes down.. Anyone else had to do this?

I hated Optifast. I do like premier Protein. You may want to sample some of the stuff out there.

Thanks Travelher I'll check out the Premier Protein.

@@FDclerical Congrats! what was your previous surgery?

@@FDclerical Congrats! what was your previous surgery?

Sleeve ! U replies to my original thread already lol I'm the one with the dilated sleeve

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Lol, ok, my bad

Hello,

I just had my lap band removed but I have to wait for 3 or 4 months to have my RNY surgery. I have a lot of adhesions and I have to wait until the swelling goes down.. Anyone else had to do this?

My lapband is due to be removed this Wednesday (30th Nov), if all goes well then I'll have the bypass done at the same time however that's dependent on adhesions etc too. If everything doesn't go perfectly then same thing as you Felicia, I'll have to wait 3 months for a bypass. I'll try to remember (through a foggy post-operative brain) to come back and let you know if we're going to be waiting together.

Hello,

I just had my lap band removed but I have to wait for 3 or 4 months to have my RNY surgery. I have a lot of adhesions and I have to wait until the swelling goes down.. Anyone else had to do this?

Yep, I had to do the same. My surgeon refuses to do the RnY on the same day as band removal because of all the scar tissue and adhesions that band patients have. It was tough to wait but my RNY surgery was totally smooth sailing so he must have known what he was doing

Hi all, I had a revision from

Band to Bypass at the beginning of November. Happy to answer any questions!

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Hi all, I had a revision from

Band to Bypass at the beginning of November. Happy to answer any questions!

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I'd love to keep up with your progress. I'm scheduled for 12/15.

How was your recovery compared to your band? Also, did you have a lot of pain where the port was removed? And where was your port? Mine is basically between my boobs and down about 2 inches. I don't see many with that placement.

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Hi @@Who'sThere

I had the whole op in one. However, it was a long op. Over 6 hours due to the amount of scar tissue I had. With that in mind, my recovery hasn't been too bad. It was definitely harder and longer than when I just had the band, but on the whole it's been ok. As soon as I had the drains out I was moving around (that's the key, don't just stay in your bed). Went for walks up and down the hospital. Sat by the nurses station. Had a shower. Anything to just feel semi normal and get out of bed.

With regards to the port, min was in a similar sort of place. No issues whatsoever and no pain. The most pain was internal, it felt like I had a stitch every time I coughed/sneezed/laughed.

My energy levels haven't been particularly high, but I've just powered through. Went back to work after 10 days and on holiday to Iceland 2 weeks exactly after.

I had no issues drinking from the get go. Water, Protein shakes, Soups all go down easily and can have plenty. Such a different feeling from the band!! No more of that drain feeling where it's slowly going down. Almost feels like I've had nothing done now, apart the tiredness which I've already mentioned (and the 28lb weightless).

If you have any more questions let me know x

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