Dark Ranger

For almost five years. I actually had two of them. I had an erosion with the first and it had to be removed less than a year after it was put in and then the second one I had to have a port revision after 2 years and then it slipped and it had to be removed. So, I opted to get the sleeve when they removed the band. I'd have to say I did not have very good luck with lapband. While it was working it was good, but I guess that wan't meant to be for me in the long run.

That's cool. Mine was supposed to be about 2 hours and 15 minutes. It ended up lasting a little over 4 hours. The surgeon had trouble with scars from the lapband he had to take out. I was kind of in sucks-to-be-me-ville for a while. I'm glad that's over with.

That was a quick turn-around. I'm glad the program I went through plans for two nights. I don't think I would have been anywhere near ready after just one day. How long was your surgery?

Not sure who you were asking, but I'll answer anyway. I was in the hospital for two days - surgery on a Thursday and went home Saturday.

Yeah, moms are not allowed to get sick or slow down for any reason. The earth would absolutey stand still!

Wow, you're off and running already. Be careful not to overdo it. I know for the first 2-3 weeks after my surgery I got tired really easily. Just make sure you're getting enough rest so that your body can heal.

I was sleeved December 13th. Today was my one month checkup . It's cool that you were able to get up and around. I think it actually makes you feel a lot better.

So, how is your first weekend after sleeving?

Very cool.

How are you feeling today?

Yay! Welcome to this side of the sleeving experience. Glad you're doing well.

Glad the pain meds are working. I can't imagine going through that much work without them.

I hope you have a speedy recovery!

I remember feeling nervous and scared too. I was excited to have it done, but scared at the same time. I think that's kind of normal. My prayers are with you. As a matter of fact, here it is. Heavenly Father, I ask you to watch over emartini as she has her procedure today. I pray that you will give the surgeons the knowledge and skill that they need to make this operation a total success. I also ask that you give her a speedy and full recovery. Amen.

Good luck! Hope you're ready to improve your life.

The diet is going well. I was supposed to start pureed today but I started a few days ago because the liquids just weren't cutting it. I had no discomfort though otherwise I would have stuck with liquids. I've noticed that I have to conciously think about drinking often or I start falling behind.

Yep, I'm always cold since the surgery too. My hand most of all. I've been trying to think up a way to keep my hands warmer when I'm working. Too bad I don't have some kind of heater that goes over my mouse and keyboard.

I'm feeling pretty good now. I am back to work today. My operation ended up taking 4 hours due to extra scarring from the lapband that they had to remove. So, lapband and gallbladder are out and vertical sleeve gastrectomy has been accomplished. How are you doing after your surgery?

LOL! That is exactly what I am wearing now! I am one week post-op and cold a lot.

Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.

Although it sounds more filling you have to make sure you're drinking Protein Drinks. I think making your own broth is fine but you should leave out the flour. Flour is high in carbohydrates and that is something you need to cut out of your diet to shrink your liver. 1 cup of flour = 95g of carbs.

I think being excited and nervous at the same time is pretty common. I know I am excited and nervous as well. My surgery is still 9 days away. I can't wait until it's over and I'm recovering. As a matter of fact two weeks from today will be my first follow up appointment.

Yeah, seriously, I've been through three surgeries for lapband (number 4 is in 10 days and then it will be out and I'll be sleeved) and I don't remember anything other than being nervous walking into the operating room and then feeling really good and happy as soon as they started giving me the first medication. You are absolutely not going to have a problem with the tube. I would be amazed if you can remember it in any way whatsoever when you're done.

That doesn't sound like a bad thing. It sounds like you're doing things right and your recovery is extremely good.

Both times I had lapband surgery the anesthesiologist told me something similar. That I would be awake enough to follow instructions but I should not feel any discomfort or likely remember it. He was right. I don't remember it at all and definitely don't remember any pain from that but he said I did very well and it went just as he had said. I don't know about anybody else but I know that during my surgeries they gave me something as soon as I laid down on the operating table and within a minute I was totally out of it. So, what they give you to calm down really will calm you down. I was really nervous so the fact that within moments I was feeling all warm and fuzzy and then the next thing I knew I was in the recovering area should tell you how good they work. So, you should really not have to worry about the breathing tube.