Lianne

Not because of that. But yes, I bled from the incision at the top of my stomach where my Lap Band had caused some damage that required a follow up surgery and transfusions. I'm fine now, and very happy to have made the revision. I was right at 30% BMI before surgery, so maybe that was why I didn't have to to the pre op. I don't know.

I didn't have to fast before surgery. I also didn't do a pre op diet.

No explanation needed. He simply needs time off for personal reasons. If he chooses to say it's medical, they aren't allowed to ask.

I'm Bakersfield. Who's your Doctor?

My surgeon does not use a bougie. My sleeve isn't overly tight, but tight enough. He follows a specific line of veins on the stomach for measurement. Seems to work.

I wasn't really given any instructions. But I put a lot of thought into my letter. It was a full page typewritten, starting when I was 5 years old. it seemed to do the trick, no one ever questioned me about the contents. I gave starting weights, ending weights, and how quickly I gained weight back after each loss. O also put a lot of emphesis on the family history of diabetes, and my own medical problems. High blood pressure. elevated blood sugar, severe back problems, stress fracture in my foot, etc. Don't leave anything weight related out.

I had thrush, a yeast infection, blood transfusions, and plasma after surgery. Plus I had to have a second surgery to repair the internal bleeding. I wouln't wish it on anyone. But it really is reminder that this is a major surgery, not to be taken lightly. Mine was a revision from band to sleeve, which is the reason I had complications. But after all this, eight weeks out. I'm still very happy that I did it. My weight loss is completely stalled right now, but I'm extremely relieved to be rid of that Lap Band! I am wishing you a speedy recovery. Take care!

Honestly, the pain is not that bad. After 7 surgeries this was the least painful and mine was a Band removal as well. My sister was also sleeved earlier this year with a different surgeon. We were both given liquid vicodeine syrup. She never even used hers though. I was also given pills to take upon discharge from the hospital, and it was no problem.

Shopping is so much better when you can wear regular sizes! I really look forward to my shopping days. I mean, we really DO need new clothes right? I can't wear my old size 16 - 18's anymore. And all those 1X panties went straight into the trash! But yeah it's quite common for people to transfer one addiction for another. Especially people who were true blue "food addicts". Shopping, drinking, gambling, and even sex. And only one of these is a good cardio workout, just sayin

That's pretty crazy to think that a size 8 is too big, really??? I think you look fantastic, and you have so much to be proud of!

I have Anthem Blue Cross. It covered my conversion from the band to the sleeve after 14 months. I sure wish I would have listened to my Dr and got the sleeve in the first place. I love that when I eat I feel full like Thanksgiving dinner full, it doesn't feel like food is stuck in my throat. I also love that I can eat all kinds of Proteins, meat, chicken, etc without issue whereas the band had me sticking with Protein shakes, and food that wasn't very good for me. It really just came down to me and my health. I wish everyone the best.

I use it every day after my shower, it's great for the skin. Also works well in the bedroom Funny thing is, I've never tried it for cooking.

I guess I don't qualify due to the fact that I had a Lap Band done before the sleeve. I tried ) =

I just had to take my pointer finger nails off.