Hello

I am in for surgery nect week but the only thing that's really worrying me is that I may wake up from surgery to ring I have not had the bypass done.

I have had my band for 9 years and did brilliantly with it.... unfortunately I suffer badly with reflux and a dilated oesophegusso my surgeon suggested conversion from band to bypass... I have waited a long time for my surgery date but at the pre op appointment last week he said that if he struggles to remove my band he will end the op and then in six months continue to bypass..... this has completely freaked me out... nobody knows I have even got a band.... so what on earth will I say if i come around and haven't had the bypass..... have many of you had the sirgery in one go.... when my surgeon suggested it he made no mention of possibly two surgeries... I don't do well with anaesthetic and i heal very slowly... greatful for any info. I am in London UK.

Had mine done in one procedure. Unfortunately they just don't know what they are facing until they are in there. I was lucky. Just hope for the best, they are doing it for your safety. Odds are with you being able to have it done.

Thank you for your reply... so hope it is all completely done in Monday ?

I am one week post surgery and had my band removed and the bypass done in one surgery?

I'm doing well.... not too much pain but an awful first 3 days due to the anastetic!!! Soooo hate the effects of that stuff!

I am not enjoying any protein shakes but keep on drinking them.... getting on around50g protein a day... trying to increase.... ten pounds down already!! Happy with that

I am one week post surgery and had my band removed and the bypass done in one surgery[emoji16]
I'm doing well.... not too much pain but an awful first 3 days due to the anastetic!!! Soooo hate the effects of that stuff!
I am not enjoying any protein shakes but keep on drinking them.... getting on around50g protein a day... trying to increase.... ten pounds down already!! Happy with that

Try blending the protein shakes with fresh berries or pineapple

I'm worried to add fruit as I have been suffering with heartburn.... really hoped I had seen the last of that! I am on lansoprezole 30mg per day..

Hope you don't mind me asking Georgina but which hospital were you with? Having band to bypass revision at the homerton in a month .