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Band to sleeve one surgery or two?
dlkumes replied to My3angels031703's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was banded in 2013 and it slipped. Most like due to the fact that I continued bad habits like bread, rice and other junk. I had the band removed and revised to a sleeve on jan 23rd. I feel great. 1st week was the worst. Pain from where the port was. My surgeon was excellent. He said there was a lot of scar tissue but he was able to it. Weight loss is slower due to this being my second surgery but loss is a loss and I will take it. Not screwing up this time. Good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
How are you doing? I had band to sleeve revision on jan 23rd. I have lost 15 pounds as of last week. I weigh myself once a week not every day. I go to the NUTRITIONIST on Friday. I can't wait to be able to have new food options. Stay in touch with your progress! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Only 4 pounds lost since surgery on 1/30
dlkumes replied to mariasja's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
My weight loss has been slow also but then I thought about all the junk I was eating before I got sleeved. All the fat is stored. Once our bodies come out of the shock we have them, the pounds will come off! Hang in there. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Surgery tomorrow
dlkumes replied to kerimarichards84's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your gonna do just fine! Sending thoughts and prayers! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
2nd week post sleeve surgery what can I eat?
dlkumes replied to Bables's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Scrambled eggs, puddings, jello, baked or refried beans, soft cheese. Check with your Dr but I think you will be fine. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
First post op appointment
dlkumes replied to Black2028's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did fine with scrambled eggs and cheese but everyone is different. Try it. I use a baby spoon and fork and that helps me from falling into bad habits. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Need Revision to a Vertical Gastric Banding
dlkumes replied to amyjane79's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I also had bathroom issues with band about a year into it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Need Revision to a Vertical Gastric Banding
dlkumes replied to amyjane79's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I thought the sleeve was less invasive and safer but now realize there are risks with any of the surgeries. You just have to do what's best for you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Need Revision to a Vertical Gastric Banding
dlkumes replied to amyjane79's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I think silicone but I'm not sure. I'm sorry. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Need Revision to a Vertical Gastric Banding
dlkumes replied to amyjane79's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Almost four years Amy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Need Revision to a Vertical Gastric Banding
dlkumes replied to amyjane79's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had a revision from band to sleeve on January 23rd. First week was awful. A lot of pain from where the port was which my dr said would happen. Almost three weeks out. So happy. Feeling good and down 13 pounds! Good luck to you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
First post op appointment
dlkumes replied to Black2028's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Greek yogurt is a good breakfast too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
8 1/2 months out...
dlkumes replied to Dashofpixiedust8's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Wow! What a great job! It's such a tough journey but you are doing amazing and look beautiful! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Need some water ideas!
dlkumes replied to TheRevisionedVagabond's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Isopure is delicious. 40 grams of protein on a 20 oz bottle. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Need some water ideas!
dlkumes replied to TheRevisionedVagabond's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Isopure is delicious. Each 20 oz bottle has 40 grams of protein. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Upper thigh and hip pain
dlkumes replied to disneyfan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you! Yes, indeed! Summer 2017. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I love the isopure. The blue raspberry is delicious! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Just looking for a word of encouragement
dlkumes replied to TexasSchatzi's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Your doing great. Everyone's journey is different. Keep doing what your doing! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Can you appeal. I had been denied for lap band and appealed and won. I have since had it removed and revised to sleeve. Your band needs to come out for sure. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Upper thigh and hip pain
dlkumes replied to disneyfan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have had some hip pain too since being sleeved on 2/23. I go to Drs on Tuesday and will mention it. You should too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I'm doing pretty well. Felt my best today. Need to start exercising. Are you on puréed too? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Super Bowl food/drink
dlkumes replied to bossportsgal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for putting me in check. Your absolutely right!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Looking for January 2017 sleevers
dlkumes replied to Destiny Vavrosky's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Jan 23. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Super Bowl food/drink
dlkumes replied to bossportsgal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 12 days post op. On purées. I am dying for a tortilla chip. I love refried bean dip but without a chip is killing me especially with Super Bowl Sunday. Has anyone had a chip or a cracker and just mush it in their mouth really good? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I am 12 days out from band to sleeve and the only pain I have ever felt has been the port. My dr told me that would be the case because it was in muscle. Thankfully I'm sleeping better now. Still can't sleep on stomach and it hurts sleeping on my back yet I find I wake up like that a lot. I can sleep on my side but if it's the port side, I hold the incision and that helps. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App