I'm converting from a Lapband to a bypass. I'm excited and scared at the same time. Do anyone have any advice for me?

No advice but I am having a conversion from lapband to bypass. I have been given the date 8th December but have asked if they have anything sooner, it’s so close to Christmas!!

I'm converting from a Lapband to a bypass. I'm excited and scared at the same time. Do anyone have any advice for me?

I was converted on Monday, 11/5/18; sleeve to bypass due to GERDS. I don't have too much advice because I'm newly revised. I can say everybody experience is different. I woke up with a lot of gas pain. Gas X helped a lot. I was up and walking the same day. The hospital staff managed my pain very well. I still have a little pain on the left side of my stomach. It feels more like a pulled muscle now, than it does pain.

ScorpioC_RnY

Thanks for the insight! Any little info helps. Will make sure to keep some Gas X handy.

No advice but I am having a conversion from lapband to bypass. I have been given the date 8th December but have asked if they have anything sooner, it’s so close to Christmas!!

My date is set for the 12th. I wanted to attend our office annual Christmas party. I wanted to at least enjoy one thing before the surgery. I wish you all the best[emoji106].

Good Morning!
Just got approve for revision from lapband to Bypass. Waiting on date

Good Morning!
Just got approve for revision from lapband to Bypass. Waiting on date

Good morning!
Congrats to you! The LB did not work for me at all. I've had it for 5yrs and no good results. It's time for a change.

Jacie63

I so agree, I have had the band for 5 years.

I so agree, I have had the band for 5 years.

Since it seems I'll have my surgery first, I'll try to post updates [emoji846]

Jacie63

7 hours ago, Jacie63 said:

Thanks for the insight! Any little info helps. Will make sure to keep some Gas X handy.

Walking is what helps gets rid of the CO2 gas that is pumped into your abdominal cavity during laparoscopy surgery. Gas-X does NOT help as it is for gas within your GI tract, which is not the cause of pain & discomfort post-WLS. It is an Internet fallacy that you should use Gas-X right after bariatric surgery. Save your money and just walk, walk, walk.

Please keep me updated...

Since it seems I'll have my surgery first, I'll try to post updates [emoji846]

Jacie63

Thank you Jacie63, please keep me updated! I will let you know when I get a date.[emoji12]

I'm doing the same in Jan. Keep us updated on how you go

Walking is what helps gets rid of the CO2 gas that is pumped into your abdominal cavity during laparoscopy surgery. Gas-X does NOT help as it is for gas within your GI tract, which is not the cause of pain & discomfort post-WLS. It is an Internet fallacy that you should use Gas-X right after bariatric surgery. Save your money and just walk, walk, walk.

Thanks for that insight! I think my dogs will love the extra walk time. [emoji4]

Jacie63

I'm doing the same in Jan. Keep us updated on how you go

I will. I wish you all the best with yours.

Jacie63

Walking is what helps gets rid of the CO2 gas that is pumped into your abdominal cavity during laparoscopy surgery. Gas-X does NOT help as it is for gas within your GI tract, which is not the cause of pain & discomfort post-WLS. It is an Internet fallacy that you should use Gas-X right after bariatric surgery. Save your money and just walk, walk, walk.

Everybody and their surgeon is different. Both surgeries I was given Simethicone(Gas X) in the hospital with my daily meds and PRN. Along with the gas X I bought myself & walking my pain was manageable. I would see what the surgeon recommend and go from there.

ScorpioC_RnY