GB Surgery in December!

[Jacie63 20]

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?

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[LosingitLondon 5]

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!!

[ScorpioC_RnY 17]

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?
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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

[Jacie63 20]

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

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[Jacie63 20]

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].

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[toniisaac 18]

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

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[Jacie63 20]

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

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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

[toniisaac 18]

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

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[Jacie63 20]

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

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

Jacie63

[MarinaGirl 608]

7 hours ago, Jacie63 said:

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

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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.

[toniisaac 18]

Please keep me updated...

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[toniisaac 18]

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

Jacie63

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

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[elcee 3,340]

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

[Jacie63 20]

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

[Jacie63 20]

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