Jennifer W

I had revision from Lap band to sleeve on the 8th. My procedure was done all at once, removal of Lap band and sleeve. My surgeon said there was a lot of scar tissue that he removed and he was pleased with the surgery. I saw the results of my contrast swallow (leak test) and it said I had dilated gastric fundus most likely related to the band. I'm 4 days post op and since yesterday I've been able to drink 3 protein drinks a day plus get all my water in. A friend of mine had surgery the same day and she can barely get the water down. I'm so afraid I will be that one person that this doesn't work for. Anyone have experience with the revision?

I have to admit I'm a little jealous, I haven't lost any weight since the surgery. I plan to start exercising this week, maybe that will help.

In response to Woodslass, I finally had a bowel movement yesterday and it was nothing but Water, but boy was there alot of it. I thought I would feel relieved but it only helped minimally. I wouldn't worry about having a bowel movement, your drinking so much liquids its bound to happen soon enough. Also, my throat is swollen..maybe from the tube? but it seems worst in the morning and this morning was just awful.

oh ya and my doctor actually discouraged the gummy bear vitamins because theyre sticky and can stick to the upper stomach. I bought flinstones and they seem to do the trick.

HI all, i'm glad to hear that I'm not alone in all this. Its very reassuring to hear some of y'all talking about the things that I'm going through. I am supposed to be on clear liquids for 7 days, then full liquids for another 7 days, then soft food until 4 weeks postop. I have done my best to only have clear liquids, but I am dying for some substance. I ate a lowfat yogurt yesterday and it took me a whole hour cuz I ate it so slow. I had no pain whatsoever while eating the yogurt and it went down just fine so I ate another yogurt today. Today was a really rough day, I'm 3 days postop and finally decided to get out of the house. I showered and went to them all for a pedicure and of course I didn't take pain meds since I was gonna drive, needless to say that was a big mistake. I was shaking and crying on the way home cuz I was in so much pain. These gas pains haven't gotten any better and it actually seems like walking makes it worse. My husband said he was gonna make me a protein shake tonight, he's so good at mixing flavors and I really don't mind the taste of the protein powder, it doesn't bother me. I know im supposed to be on clear liquids but I just don't think its physically possible, plus if I take my time and go slow, I think I'll be okay. Does anyone else feel thirsty all the time? I thought it was because I was dehydrated but I've been drinking water and gatorade like crazy, but if I go more than like 30 minutes without drinking my mouth gets real dry.

I'm 3 days post op and it seems like everyday gets harder. I am dying for something substantial to eat, anything other than liquids. I did eat a yogurt yesterday, i ate so slow it took me a whole hour. I felt like I wanted to cry when I went to the mall today and could smell all the food. Usually my husband and I would go out to dinner on a Friday night, but since there's nothing I can eat I don't think we'll be doing that. I am still having alot of gas pressure in my stomach, walking actually seems to make it worst. I'm going back to work on Tuesday, sure hope I'm better by then.