Stephy5

I wanted to share about being debanded and newly sleeved. Got my first band 1/11 and lost over 100 lbs, felt great. Got something funky, docs think West Nile virus and through it my band slipped. Doc changed to a bigger band to fix the slip in 8/12. Never was I the same. Gained 45lbs and lived with it for the next 4 years. My daughter went to be sleeved and I asked doc about conversion details and decided to go for it. I was reluctant. Had read so many things that scared me. On here and other places. I had my complete conversion on July 20th. I'm 2 weeks out and I am soooooooooo happy that band is gone. Honestly I didn't realize how bad I was feeling. I always felt like I had a lump in my throat. I was fighting reflux and throwing up. I haven't thrown up in 2 weeks, no reflux and lump is gone. I had lost my restriction with my band. I can now eat about 1-2 zoos of mushies. Drinking is pretty easy. I drink probably 64 oz of Water. The best part is so many people said they loose weight super slow....I've already lost 32 lbs. I know we are all different, but I recommend dumping the band if your questioning it. So much easier then the band. I will keep you updated because I know this is the info I was looking for. Just remember you can not have the band mindset or it won't work. A lot of people can eat and drink through the band. Don't try it here. It will hurt and stretch out your pouch. Have a super night Stephanie Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm not sure what you mean step by step. Let's see. I was on 2 weeks of full liquids, the 2 days of Clear Liquids. Checked into the hospital the morning of. Did all my vitals. Gave me drugs to relax me. Wheeled me into the surgery room. They took my band and port out and sleeved me all in under 2 hours. Came out of surgery, my surgeon doesn't allow anything by mouth until 24 hours later. That was rough. Next day I got Water and as soon as we knew I would tolerate that I was allowed broth, Protein juice etc. they released me 48 hours after admission to come home. I see him again on Tuesday to go over the rest of my diet. I noticed instantly my band was gone. Felt nice. My port site isn't as sore as I expected. Make sure you walk walk walk. Be slow with hot and cold as your tummy is sensitive now that it's been cut. Not sure if there was anything else you were curious about. Let me know. Good luck on Tuesday Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm headed home. Went great. I can feel that my band is gone. Thank goodness. I haven't been able to burp since having my band placed. Well since Wednesday I keep burping. It's a very satisfying feeling. We will have too see how it goes from here. Thanks everyone for the support. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Tomorrow at 7:30 am is my procedure. Praying for a one shot surgery, but it's in Gods hands and what's best will happen. Please keep me in your prayers. I'm so excited for the next step of this journey! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm glad they can do yours at the same time. My date is July 20th and I can't wait. Hope it's a good experience. Good luck to you on the revision. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thanks @beagleLover. The only problem is i need the band out asap. My esophagus has class c erosion and im vomiting blood every time i try to eat or drink. Unless an appeal can be streamlined within a week or two. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App With the Class C erosion will they do your conversion the same day? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for responding. I'm feeling much better. I know I have to get rid of this band and have to have faith that all will go as planned. I start my 2 week pre op diet tomorrow. I'm ready! Sure I'll be leaning on this group a lot. Again thank you Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Howdy, I have my revision scheduled for July 20th. Have had 2 lapbands. #1 was very successful and I lost over 100 lbs. sadly got an illness(not band related) had a band slip and on came #2. I've had #2 for over 4 years and have gained about 50lbs back. Lots of reflux, vomitting etc. I'm so afraid not to have a band, because regardless of the complications it changed my life for the better. My daughter had sleeve surgery 1 month ago and is doing well. Losing weight etc. I read lots of people's posts stating that after sleeve they feel better but weightloss is very slow or non existent. That worries me if I'm doing the right thing. I have become dependent on my crappy band Another thing is the first year post band was such a learning year I'm worried about starting all over again. I know I'm rambling but so many fears and concerns about the revision and no one I know has ever done it. Well I guess I will have all the answers soon. Thanks for sharing your stories as some are very helpful Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

My first lap band was amazing. Second one has sucked, but I was informed and the band changed my life. Now having revision due to some complications. But I was aware of these complications. Sorry everyone's experience wasn't good. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I have my revision on July 20th after 5 + years with my band. So nervous about different things. Share how your doing please. Hope all is well Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm sorry you are having to deal with this as well. Yes they denied first go around, but approved after I went to nutritionist and psych again. So nervous. Good luck Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

So I am so me with a long story, so long story short... First band 1/2011 lost over 100 lbs Got deathly ill and band slipped , second band 8/2102 and it has sucked. I am not scheduled for revision surgery July 20th. Excited, scared, nervous are just a few words. I may have to have the procedure done in 2 surgeries and that stinks. I am over all this. My first band changed my life for the better and I want that again. My daughter is having sleeve surgery in less then 2 weeks so she's my focus right now, but all the emotions are making me crazy. Ok done rambling. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

SusanB55 how long did you have your band before revision? Glad it went well. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Jack, Thank you!!! It's hard sometimes to share my story as I felt like a failure. Now I just don't care what anyone thinks. The difference in bands for me is huge! My first band I had instant restrictiin, this one I am starting to feel a little with around 7+ CCs. Again thanks for the encouragement. I see my doc Friday so I'm anxious Stephanie

Gowalking Thank you. Yes my town only has 1 doctor. I am now established with another doc that's over an hour away, but if an emergency pops up I can see him. Honestly the likelihood what I went through will happen to someone else is slim, but if it did make sure your family understands how to advocate for you. I was so weak and I didn't make my hubby understand enough about my band in this type of situation. Well I'm back and going to make this happen. If I was the model student before I can do it again. Just going to work even harder on my mental part.