trudyjo

None. Not one! The sleeve is an entirely different experience. It's what you hoped the band would be. The sleeve is great!

I'm 8 months out and still suffer from serious constipation. I've accepted it as a part of life. I tried many of the suggestions previously mentioned and they didn't work well for me. What did work is a tea that you can buy called "smooth move." I drink it every other evening before I go to bed and the issue is solved. It is frustrating because it certainly does affect the scales. It does get better though , I promise.

I had a band to sleeve revision in April and I had no real pain. I had nausea from the anesthesia (I always do). But no real pain.

Hi guys, just went through the dreaded 3 week stall myself. At 16 days I stopped losing no matter what i did. I was getting in all my protein and water, exercising daily, doing all we are told to do and nothing. It lasted 8 days... The scale finally dropped 1.5 pounds yesterday. It does pass, it's super frustrating, but it does pass... Hang in there!

There are several reasons for not having a bowel movement after surgery, the primary reason is that you are not taking solids in.. No solids in, minimal or no solids out. If you are on liquids, then your primary source of elimination will also be liquid. A poster asked about clearing your system prior to surgery.. This should be determined by your doctor. Mine did the Calcium citrate the night before surgery so I didn't expect to have another until several days after surgery at the earliest and I was right. I didn't have a bowel movement for 5 days after surgery. Their is a tea called "smooth move" that works wonderfully if you believe you are constipated early on after surgery. If you are early out from surgery, be careful with Fiber laxatives as your digestive tract is still very sensitive to fiber. Discuss with your doctor just to make sure it's ok. Be sure you are getting all your Water in as this will help also.

Texturized vegetable protein has more protein than any animal protein product, vital wheat gluten does also. I choose to eat eggs and fish, but that is because I like them, not because I feel like I must in order to get enough protein in. Just do a little research, there are so many options (once you get to solid food...). You will do great!

My dr. Is 1 week liquid diet post op, then begin to introduce soft foods. He recommends one food a day to make sure you tolerate them well. I don't see a problem with 1 week at all if this is what your dr. Is recommending. Just take it at a pace that works for you.

I agree that yogurt would be a good place to start. Also mashed potatoes and thin cream of wheat.

I'm a band to sleeve conversion and just had my surgery on 4/7. Had a rough time in the hospital from nausea, but I'm home now and feeling good. I have a desk job, and honestly I could probably go back to work in Monday if I wanted. I requested 2 weeks so I'm taking them, just to be sure I've got a good eating/drinking routine down before I begin to take my focus away from healing and deal with day to day things like work projects. Your dr. Is your best advisor as to how much time you should take off work based on your overall health and physical activity level. Be sure to talk with him/her.

I was sleeved on the 7th and had a rough start because of nausea they struggled to control. Spent 2 nights in the hospital, when I came home and got a good nights sleep I really began to feel better. I don't have any pain, and I don't have any nausea now, just a bit of a rumble tummy. I'm able to get all my water in and I'm working on my protein. All in all, I'm feeling much better than I did and glad to be feeling well again.

Hi dimplesonblast, I had my surgery Monday too and was absolutely miserable the first couple of days. The nausea and pain meds didn't work for me, they had to switch them out twice before they found something that helped at all. I came home yesterday and had a pretty good night last night. I'm still very weak and shakey, but I also, for the first time since surgery, feeling at least slightly human. I'm getting my fluids in and trying to make sure there are calories in everything I'm taking in. I feel like ,hopefully, the worst part is over. I will keep you in my prayers that you feel better soon too.

I'm right there with you! My surgery is also tomorrow and I find I am "nervous" cleaning and organizing, and I've been through this once before (band to sleeve revision). I believe we are all going to do great! Best wishes to us all!!!

What is the name of this type of procedure? I'd like to learn more.

I too am a band to sleeve revision patient. I'm scheduled to have my surgery Monday, 4/7. While I haven't had the surgery yet, I've been researching it for well over 2 years. There are many on this board that I believe confirm the following: 1. Yes, many who have a band to sleeve conversion lose all their excess weight and more. It requires working with the band and following the eating guidelines your doctor has set out for you, but it is totally possible. 2. The rate of weight loss seems to be slower (for some), my doctor told me this would happen and said it was because your body already understands what you are trying to do (drastic calorie reduction) and will work to hold on to weight longer. There are several on this board that I've read who did not have this issue, and several who do seem to lose slower, but they lose and that, to me, is the most important part. 3. Your doctor was telling you the truth about the hormone that causes the hunger sensation. It is called the ghrelin hormone and it is produced (for the most part) in a part of your stomach that is removed. Many people on these boards report no sense of hunger (or minimal sense of hunger) for several months (6-9 months appx.) after surgery. Beyond that point, your body increases the production of this hormone, and you do feel a stronger sense of hunger, but, I've read, not like it was prior to surgery, however, you still have to manage it. In addition things like acid reflux, GERD, and head hunger can make you think you are hungry when in fact it is something else. We have to train ourselves to recognize the difference. I hope this helps, there are many, many posts on these boards about these exact topics from those who have had the surgery. It has helped me in planning to read what others have experienced and to understand that this isn't a magic bullet, but a powerful tool that we can use to help us in our weight loss goals.

HI Cassiecarson, I'm not sure if you are asking me or another poster.... My surgery is scheduled for Monday, 4/7. I'll let you know after its done.