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Lol...that sounds so much like the rest of us. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi em1, I know today is y oiur and I all goes well for you. Please let us know how you are doing when you can. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow...that is a long time on clear liquids![emoji33] Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

That sounds amazing! What a wonderful way to wait out having surgery by having a vacation first. Enjoy yourself![emoji2] Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

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You are an amazing at encouraging people on this forum. I'm so glad you are here![emoji173] Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I can be one![emoji4] Sent from my SM-T818T using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow...that's awesome! Pretty cool that we are getting revisions as well. I love the support we get here. My family is great, but it is hard for them to identify with the issues I encounter as a wls patient (as hard as they try[emoji4]). Sent from my SM-T818T using BariatricPal mobile app

@FluffyChix I am so sorry to hear about the delay, but it sounds like you may be able to get some assistance from your other doctors with letters. I love your perseverance. That determination is what is going to help you be successful once you get your surgery. Please keep us in the loop and we will be there to support and encourage you, just like you are with everyone else here.

That's awesome agarratt! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow...I would be nervous too. The recovery is going to be very difficult, but not impossible. You will need a really good support system with your doctor and family. Hopefully you will be able to take the time off from work to truly heal like you need to. I had my lapband placed in 2009 and it was removed in April. I have surgery on Dec 21st. I am having my gastric bypass laproscopically. I know I would need about 6 weeks or more of recovery if I had to have it done open. So glad you're posting your story. Please let us know how you are doing. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm scheduled for Dec 21st Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I know what you mean. My port pain was awful too. Hopefully my recovery be a little easier since it my lapband was removed in April. Thank you for sharing! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

How is your recovery so far? I will be getting gastric bypass in December. It is a revision surgery from lapband. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes...I will only have one day of clear liquids. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am scheduled for Dec. 21st! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

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How are you? Are you still on track to get gastric bypass? My band was removed in April and I will finish my last dietician appt on Tuesday. Hopefully I'll be able to get the gastric bypass soon. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

How are you doing? Did you get a revision surgery? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes, I will be having revision surgery to gastric bypass if all goes well with the insurance co. My lapband was removed due to pain and reflux. My band was placed in 2009, so I had it for a while. It was great until I started getting adjustments in order to lose weight. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have not heard of that. I personally going for gastric bypass. My band was removed in April. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had a small hiatal hernia. My band was removed because I had pain and reflux. That is the only thing that solved my issues. Sorry...I wish I had a more encouraging option. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

My band was removed due to pain and reflux. I do not want another band. I will be getting gastric bypass. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm in the US. I did not have to pay anything to have my band removed. When the lapband was emptied (fluid out), I continued to have pain and reflux, so it was taken out without a problem. I would pursue it. I feel so much better without it. I did not how bad I was feeling until I had it taken out. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow...I am going from lapband to bypass as well. My band was taken out in April. It must be exciting to be having surgery next week! Good luck to you! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app