I just got my surgery date. February 12th. It hadn’t felt real till now that it’s actually happening. I know it might sound weird but now the nerves are kicking in.

3 minutes ago, deeski77 said:

Hi everyone, I was sleeved on 2/13. 251 pre-diet, 229 surgery day and 217 -9 days post up. Finding it hard to get all the liquids in and increased heartburn. When can I expect swelling to go down?

Did you get prescribed an antacid like Rantididine? It definitely takes away the heartburn

I have only gone to the bathroom twice and I’m not sure if I’m swollen or not

This could be part of it. Are you using a stool softener




Vsg 2/13/18

Pre op diet 188
Sd. 180
Cw 170.6

This could be part of it. Are you using a stool softener




Vsg 2/13/18

Pre op diet 188
Sd. 180
Cw 170.6

I’m using dolcaease but not consistently. Should I?

On 2/19/2018 at 7:24 PM, lcarriere said:

Wow. Same exact thing happened to me . I had my band taken out last December. Since then gained back 45 lbs. that’s why I am getting sleeve. My surgery is scheduled for this Thursday. Can’t wait.

I hope all went well with your surgery yesterday! Welcome to the formally banded club. It feels good to finally have the port removed.

Hi All!

I was sleeved 2/21. Ending day 2 post op. Feel awful but just trying to think ahead to better days.

I just had my 2 week check up! I got cleared for soft foods and to resume my normal exercise!! I’m so excited I feel like the hard part is over and I can start really living my life.. well what my new normal is!
HW:262
SW:235
CW: 219

You’re dropping weight good job girl! Im excited tot get to regular food!

I hope all went well with your surgery yesterday! Welcome to the formally banded club. It feels good to finally have the port removed.

Yep we are former lapbands welcome and congrats



Lapband 9/11/07 227 pounds

Vsg 2/13/18

Pre op diet 188
Sd. 180
Cw 170

I’m using dolcaease but not consistently. Should I?

You could be a pound or so backed up if you have only gone twice.



Lapband 9/11/07 227 pounds

Vsg 2/13/18

Pre op diet 188
Sd. 180
Cw 170

I have to say yesterday day was one of the worst emotional days I have had. Started off great was able to walk a mile , stayed busy during the day. I have to take my son to a soccer camp about an hour away from home at a local university on Fridays so i walked around campus enjoying the warm weather. Afterwards he was so hungry I had to stop and let him eat. As we sat there all of these emotions started running through me, why did i do this? Am I going to be able to follow through? Will I be happy? Etc etc. we got home and I just went straight to bed, hoping today is better. On the bright side I usually average about 6.5 hours of sleep but got in nine last night

Sleeved 2/6. Had my 2 week post op visit yesterday and cleared for soft diet and exercise (still no weight lifting for another 2 weeks).

HW 288
Pre-op 278
SW 270
CW 257

2 hours ago, upinmyhead said:

Sleeved 2/6. Had my 2 week post op visit yesterday and cleared for soft diet and exercise (still no weight lifting for another 2 weeks).

HW 288
Pre-op 278
SW 270
CW 257

Great work keep on pushin !?

You could be a pound or so backed up if you have only gone twice.



Lapband 9/11/07 227 pounds

Vsg 2/13/18

Pre op diet 188
Sd. 180
Cw 170

I think I’m gonna get out the miralax!

I think I’m gonna get out the miralax!

Lol can’t hurt and you might feel better



Lapband 9/11/07 227 pounds

Vsg 2/13/18

Pre op diet 188
Sd. 180
Cw 170

Well, 12 days post op now, and hit the dreaded stall. Even though I knew it was inevitable, doesn't mean it doesn't suck!

Well, 12 days post op now, and hit the dreaded stall. Even though I knew it was inevitable, doesn't mean it doesn't suck!

Today me too



Lapband 9/11/07 227 pounds

Vsg 2/13/18

Pre op diet 188
Sd. 180
Cw 170