MaryE

I had the band so man issues I wond bore you. Concerted to sleeve one year and twin intheswim ago. Lost over 76 pounds. Never happier. Not slow but not overnight. Still loosing. Absolutely no problems. Healthy. Love my new life. Still loosing. Best choice ever. Best of luck

No way. The band was absolutely horrible. Eating or drinking alway felt stuck. The sleeve has been such a great tool mi feel normal. I can go out to restaurants or eat with my family without feeling like I'm having a heart attack. My portions are smaller and choices healthier.

Good luck on your surgery. I had mine on Aprol first this year. Conversion from lap and to sleeve. I am 57 years old. Surgery went perfectly for me no complications good recovery. First week just felt weak until I could start my protein shakes. It truly is a life changing new beginning. I wish you well. All will be fine

Do you have your gallbladder. That's what happened to me. No matter what I did how I sat walked moved never felt better. Went to the er and was diagnosed. Had surgery to remove the following week. Hope you feel better.

Apple juice is more acidic than orange juice. Now that you are sleeved you can't tolerate it.

1. food won't be the dominant thought but you will feel hungry at mealtime. 2. Thirst is an issue. I rarely get thirsty. You need to track your Water intake to make sure you get what your body needs. Sip, sip, sip. 3. Liquids was only 2 weeks post op moving on to mushy and by two months whole foods but remember to chew well. 4. Haven't heard about the hiney thing though it has far too. Many carbs. Alcohol sounds right. Moderation though empty calories. 5. Bread Pasta and rice should only be brought into diet when at goal weight. Still watch those carbs. 6. I agree that sweets do taste differently after surgery. Tastes even sweeter. Don't crave sweets as I did before. I have allergies and they don't effect the sleeve. Stress effects your stomach whether sleeved not sleeved or banded. And yes if I eat or drink very sweet high fat I get dumping sensation. Ue ice cream ice coffee etc. hope this helps. Good luck

The day after my surgery I noticed a rash on my face neck and started to spread to my arms. I was allergic to the pain medication and had to discontinue and take Benadryl. Don't ignore the rash ask dr about it. Could be a drug allergy and could only get worse. Good luck on your journey.

Nay the dress dosent flatter your new size. It overwhelmed you.

I Was at my doctors office yesterday when I overheard the staff discussing a patient who was a no show for their revision from lap band to sleeve surgery. Oh did I mention for the THIRD time. Now who am I to judge. I can only state how I feel. Which is as we all know there is a process we must go through which takes time. I was looking forward to getting this horrible band out and back on the road to wellness. Doctors can only schedule a certain number of surgeries. That person took up a coveted spot. Now surgery is scary. I certainly wanted to bolt but by the time my date came I knew this was my chance and I was not going to miss out on my new beginning. I was more nervous having the lap band surgery. I feel this patient was not committed to the lifelong process and get out of the way of those who are ready and committed. Stop waiting everyone's time.

Thank you catfish. This is the rants and rave section. I come here to see what everyone is bitching about when I get board with the other topics. I am not just a revision to sleeve, trying to loose weight and get healthy person. I have other interests besides my dress size. I'm amused to see what people are pissed off about. Sarah palin is so four years ago. Why aren't more people bitching about how poorly our veterans are treated and the fact that our current president has never stopped campaigning even while the world is burning. RANT

Why are some people so upset with people that are believers. This is still America and so far we still have freedom of religion. And yes my religion is still strong after two thousand years. No one is perfect we all make mistakes. I won't persecute for not believing in God don't belittle believers. Don't bully God loving people.

No crimes were committed. No names not even sex of the patient. The point of this rant wAs not to rant at the office staff but to rant at the patient who blocked three coveted surgical spots.

No laws broken. I don't know sex of the patient just herd them saying a patient did not show up for the third time. That's the issue not the alleged gossip.

I understand that it is not recommended to fly for I believe three months to prevent blood clots. Speak with your surgeon.

My surgery is scheduled for April 1st. When I got my date I was so excited and hopeful. Looking to my NRA journey. Mi was so disappointed with the band. Wasted so much time trying to work with it. So here I am so close to The Date. Right now I am wearing a surgical mask hiding away from my husband and daughter who are infested with germs (coughing, sneezing, fever. Hacking up all kinds of mucus). Wondering if the date of my surgery points out that I am having a cruel trick played on me. Will I get to the operating table or will I succumb to this dreaded illness. So here I am on this forum feeling sorry for myself reading looking for encouragement. I'm reading about people who have had the revision feel they art not loosing or loosing very slowly eating almost nothing. So right now I'm thinking what the hell am I doing. Will I loose the weight after everything? Help people. Throw me a lifeline here.

Splatt. Thank you for taking the time to respond your words put me at ease. Just feeling a little stressed. Looking to get this journey started. Yes I can't wait to get this band out.

Mocha. Sorry I wasn't laughing at you. Your stomach was just feeling the pressure of water in intestines. I would not do it. It you feel bloated and built up try milk of magnesia liquid it it gentle on your stomach and mild. And don't have to worry about scary side effects.

Colonics are never a good idea. I believe they are dangerous could perforate intestines etc. water never enters stomach just bowels. Better to take milk of magnesia for cleansing.

Good luck on your surgery tomorrow Lyndsey. It's the beginning of your journey. My surgery is on April 1. I will be looking forward to seeing your progress and words of encouragement for us to follow. God bless.

Hi. My surgery is scheduled for April 1st. Excited nervous. Looking forward.......

Im from NY also. May I ask which doctor you will use? Mydoctor is Peter Kwon. Tri state bariatrics. Middletown NY

Girlie girl My doctor is Peter Kwon of tri state bariatrics In ?Middletown NY

Girly girl I have the same surgeon that placed the lap band. I tried working with it since 2005. I had all the fluid taken out five months ago. Had to Meet with my nit for four months. Met with psychiatrist for clearance. Meet with primary care and cardiologist for clearance. Surgeon in NY. Said he would do removal same time as sleeve. I have noticed on this site that some surgeons do it in one surgery and some do not. Don't know why. Some want u on a special diet fit two weeks some don't. Mine only wants liquids day before surgery.. Any other questions I'm here good luck

Girls girl I am still with the same surgeon who did my lap and. Tried for years to work with it. I med with him four months ago to discuss how I tried and the issues I have had and failures. I had to meet with my nut for four months meet with the psychiatrist for evaluation, cardiologist my primary care physician get my letters from those doctors EGD. And that was that. He did take out all the fluid from my band four to five months ago. He does the removal and sleeve in one surgery. I have noticed on this sites not all doctors do. I'm happy not to have to go under two surgeries. I'm from Ny. I hope this helps. If you have another questions I'm here for you.

Kay9400 I too am going from band to sleeve mine is on April 1. I have been using isopure protein powder they have a great taste all flavors. I use bariatric advantage chewable vitamins. They also have calcium chews. I ordered them through Amazon