*Susan* revision from band to sleeve

[*susan* 1,709]

Thanks, Mac. I hope it gets better soon.

Wow, seeing pudding is on the full fluids diet, I decided to have a cup of sugar free, fat free, double chocolate pudding. I can tell my sleeve is in there. I only ate about 1/4 a cup before I was stuffed.

Edited April 12, 2009 by *Susan*

[*susan* 1,709]

I just had a delicious cheddar potato Soup for dinner. I did have to put it through the magic bullet to liquefy the little bits of potato. It is so good to eat something with a little texture and a lot of flavor.

Oh, and for the first time since my surgery, I got my 70 grams of Protein in today. I also am up to 504 calories for the day. Only 96 shy of the minimum 600.

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

I just had a delicious cheddar potato Soup for dinner. I did have to put it through the magic bullet to liquefy the little bits of potato. It is so good to eat something with a little texture and a lot of flavor.

Oh, and for the first time since my surgery, I got my 70 grams of Protein in today. I also am up to 504 calories for the day. Only 96 shy of the minimum 600.

Tastes good, eh? ;o)

Feel better now that you got Fluid, calories, and protein in?

How is Dr. Campos doing? Your sleeve brother?

[*susan* 1,709]

Amazingly, I am feeling better already. Although, I have been having to take immodium all day.

Dr. Campos sounded pretty good. He said he was feeling well.

[kareyquilts 1]

I happy your on to full liquids, you're making me dread the Clear Liquids part, but I guess it all goes by quickly! Glad you're feeling better.

[*susan* 1,709]

It actually does go by fast enough. The good news is, I have lost 18.5 pounds as of this morning!!

Goodness, I just noticed it is lunch time, and I still haven't finished my Breakfast Protein Shake. I have been sipping on it since 7:30 a.m. and feel stuffed. Guess I won't need lunch anytime soon.

[serious 2]

Tastes good, eh? ;o)

Feel better now that you got Fluid, calories, and Protein in?

How is Dr. Campos doing? Your sleeve brother?

WASa,

I didn't know Dr Campos was getting a sleeve. Ernesto (the driver) told me he was getting a sleeve the first week in April too.

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

WASa,

I didn't know Dr Campos was getting a sleeve. Ernesto (the driver) told me he was getting a sleeve the first week in April too.

I didn't know he was either. Elisabeth is the one that told me. He had his surgery the day after Elisabeth and the same day as Susan.

[fluffycat 1]

You know when I first researched WLS at the end of 2007 I was all for the sleeve. My friend from work totally convinced me the band is better. I did more research on this site and by far, everyone raved on the band. The sleeve was "new." I couldn't comprehend how a foreign object in your body would last for years with no complications. And now, you all are swearing by the sleeve. If only I had trusted my gut instincts. So I am coming up on my bandiversary and down a whopping 25 lbs. I really am thrilled to be down anything since it has been years of putting on weight. And my WLS & the band have not been a medical problem for me. I have had 2 fills and have been at onederland since the holidays. But I hate sliming & PB'ing. And you never know how the band will react in certain social situations. And how can you get enough dense Protein when the band will often prohibit it? Well, at least I know there are alternatives. My question is this: How can you go thru sleeve surgery if you are close to goal? Wouldn't the liquid diet & surgery make you lose too much weight? Also, WASa, I would love to see before & after pics. Are they on this site anywhere? Thanks.

[Elisabethsew 50]

WASa,

I didn't know Dr Campos was getting a sleeve. Ernesto (the driver) told me he was getting a sleeve the first week in April too.

Campos had it done on 4/2 and Ernesto had it done on 4/3. One of the male RNs had it less than a year ago and said he lost 106 pounds and is at goal. It's interesting that the surgeon (Campos) elected VSG over the band.

[Elisabethsew 50]

It actually does go by fast enough. The good news is, I have lost 18.5 pounds as of this morning!!

Goodness, I just noticed it is lunch time, and I still haven't finished my breakfast Protein Shake. I have been sipping on it since 7:30 a.m. and feel stuffed. Guess I won't need lunch anytime soon.

Congratulations on the great loss!

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

You know when I first researched WLS at the end of 2007 I was all for the sleeve. My friend from work totally convinced me the band is better. I did more research on this site and by far, everyone raved on the band. The sleeve was "new." I couldn't comprehend how a foreign object in your body would last for years with no complications. And now, you all are swearing by the sleeve. If only I had trusted my gut instincts. So I am coming up on my bandiversary and down a whopping 25 lbs. I really am thrilled to be down anything since it has been years of putting on weight. And my WLS & the band have not been a medical problem for me. I have had 2 fills and have been at onederland since the holidays. But I hate sliming & PB'ing. And you never know how the band will react in certain social situations. And how can you get enough dense Protein when the band will often prohibit it? Well, at least I know there are alternatives. My question is this: How can you go thru sleeve surgery if you are close to goal? Wouldn't the liquid diet & surgery make you lose too much weight? Also, WASa, I would love to see before & after pics. Are they on this site anywhere? Thanks.

What does your friend say about your band now? ;o) Is your friend banded? Sleeved? Is she still your friend? LOL

It's hard going through sleeve surgery at goal, VERY hard. But well worth it. It was a struggle to maintain and I lost that battle to be honest but I regained and I'm back to where I want to be.

I don't post photos but OregonDaisy can verify, I really did lose weight. HA We know one another in real time.

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

You can revise to a sleeve surgery if you are a self pay.

There are a lot of people who are unhappy with their band and are getting revision surgery. I am one of those people. I am no longer at goal because I have no restriction. I did learn new eating habits when I did have restriction, but life long habits are hard to get rid of when your band isn't giving you the extra help.

[MacMadame 81]

I did more research on this site and by far, everyone raved on the band.

Well, it's a band board. If you ask in the main section, everyone says how much they love their bands. At least that's what happened when I asked. But I couldn't get my surgery until the Fall so for months I hung out here and I started to get a different picture.

I'm so glad I had to wait!

[Jaffa 5]

My favorite full liquid food....Progresso Clam Chowder in a Magic Bullet. Oh man, I crave it sometimes even now!!!!! It makes the chowder thick and yummy.