Doreen Dumelle-Kneller

I just went to my 2 week Post-Op visit with the Pulmonary Doctor and she said 4 - 6 weeks before getting on a airplane. The concern is blood clots (Thrombosis)

I should be able to go home today. I need 3 doctors to clear me. My surgeon just cleared me, now I need Pulmonary and internist to sign off. I am looking forward to going home. I do have to go home with the drain tube for 1 week. I also has a Hiatal Hernia repaired with my sleeve surgery.

I am also having surgery tomorrow. Need to be at the Hospital at 10:30 AM. Don't forget to come back and tell us how it went. I had my Lap-Band removed 3 months ago. Now I am revising to the sleeve.

Hi Cubs Win. I am also having Gastric Sleeve with the Kane Center (Dr. Rantis) the day before you 02/27/14. I had Lap-Band in March 2008 and had it removed in November 2013. I am revising to Gastric Sleeve, I had to wait 3 months for my stomach and esophagus to heal from 5 years of Lap-Band. Are you having your surgery in Elk Grove (Alexian Brothers) or Hoffman Estates (St. Alexius) ? I am having mine in Elk Grove. I am doing the Pre-Op Bariatric Advantage Meal Replacement shakes right now. I just did my Pre-Op Blood work, EKG and Chest X-Ray today. Good Luck with your surgery, it will be here before you know it.

Good Luck, My Surgery is on Tuesday (12/31) Lead the way and post how you are doing

I had my Lap Band Removed and Hiatal Hernia repaired last month (11/04/13). I got approved for Sleeve surgery next week 12/31/13. I went for my pre-op testing (Chest XRay, Upper GI, Blood work, Pulmonary Testing) and they said I still have a Hiatal Hernia that he is going to repair when they do the sleeve on Tuesday. The doctor's nurse/assistant said it was a Recurring Hernia. I don't understand how this could happen. I didn't lift anything that weighed more than a gallon of milk and I have not thrown up since having the band removed. Has anybody else have this ? I am starting to doubt my surgeons skill set. I am using the same surgeon that placed my lap-band in 2008, removed the band and repaired a hernia last month. I wasn't feeling nervous until I received this phone call today.

I was banded on March 26, 2008. I had my first fill in April (2 cc in my 10 cc band). If I do not carefully chew, food gets stuck. I stay full after a meal for 4 - 5 hours with no problems. I have lost 28 lbs in 3 months. I am scheduled for my 2nd fill today. I don't really feel like I need a fill. I am going to the doctor anyway, since I have only been back 2 times since my surgery. Anyone else feeling restricted with so little in their band ? :thumbup:

My 47th Birthday is March 25 and I am getting my Lap-Band on March 26. Happy Birthday to me. I go for my Pre-Op Labs and Ultrasound on March 18 and Consult with the Dr. Rantis on March 20. Here is the Doctor's Info: Kane Center for Advanced Surgical Weight Solutions Suburban Surgical Care Specialists, S.C. Alexian Brothers Hospital Network Wimmer Medical Plaza (Suite 101) 801 Biesterfield Road Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (866)716-KANE (5263) www.suburbansurgicalcare.com James M. Kane, Jr., M.D.,F.A.C.S. Peter C. Rantis, Jr.. M.D., F.A.C.S. Paul J. Guske, M.D., F.A.C.S. Jonathon W. Wallace, M.D., F.A.C.S.

1hotmama, where are you in Schaumburg ? I would like a walking partner. I live about 3 miles West of Alexian Brothers Hospital (Dr. Rantis's Office). I have not updated my Ticker yet, but I have lost 28 lbs since surgery. and a total of 56 lbs since December 3, 2007. That is when I started my 90 day weight loss for the insurance company to cover the surgery. I have only had 1 fill of 2 cc's in April. I know it sounds odd, but I feel some restriction with just 1 fill. I am scheduled for my 2nd fill on Thursday, July 3. My band is a 10 cc band. :smile2: Bill'sWife - How are you doing ?

I use sparkpeople.com and Love it. You can track your food, Exercise, and there is a Group for LapBanders. Come on over and give it a try, you can even create your own spark page with pictures and share recipes.

I was banded on March 26 and (Billswife) was also banded on March 26

I am doing okay. I can't get in enough Water. I showered yesterday and found they left a EKG sticker on my back (lol) I am sore, but I am getting up and walking around. I lost 8 lbs since Tuesday, March 25 Bill'sWife - why are you going back to work already? I hope you have a desk job. I took 2 weeks off.

My name is Doreen. I have been married for 20 years and have 1 son, who is 18 years old. I will be 47 years old on 3/25/08 and I am getting my band on 3/26/08. I use SparkPeople.com to log my calories/food, exercise and blog. After lurking around this website and reading all the Pre and Post surgery messages for the last 3 months, I feel prepared and ready for my surgery next week. This is a picture of my son Danny and Me on Christmas Day, 2007

my husband's name is Bill, I am Bill's wife too..... :shades_smile: :success1:

Thank you for the detailed blog. I have not been banded yet. I am waiting for (Aetna) Insurance to approve. :eek: