MsTband2Sleeve

Hello I'm new to the forum! I went from the lap band to sleeve one week ago because I lost absolutely no weight with the band. My band was done by Dr. Rodriguez in Juarez, Mexico and by sleeve was done by Dr. Mario Almanza in Tiajuana. I must say the sleeve already seems like a much better fit than the lap band as I have already lost 5 pounds! However, i wonder when will the pain end? When I drink anything other than water right now, I get a pain in the top part of my stomach. Is that normal? It feels a little scary to me even though the doctor said that its normal. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm hoping its just my stomach healing and it will get easier day by day.

converting from the band to the sleeve is the smartest thing that I have ever done. It's still a little uncomfortable after I eat a meal, but it has gotten much better. Now I can drink fluids normally and that has made me feel alot better. I am down almost 12 pounds in 3 weeks without exercise. That's a tremendous blessing! Also I feel like some bad hormones have left my body and I have much more energy than I had before surgery. good luck!

Thanks! That's really good to know. When did you have your surgery?