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I got the sleeve in 2017 and lost 40 lbs but my sleeve stretch due to some medications I have to take for RA and I had reflux. I gained 30 of the 40 back. I just had the VSG revision done last Wed with a hernia repair (I had not heard of getting a hernia with the sleeve - insurance paid) and I am still feeling the reflux. I am told it will get better but right now it doesn't feel that way. It's not as bad but it's only been less than a week. I just hate starting over it feels harder. I am craving to eat solid food and the healing part is hard also. I feel like phase one liquids is taking forever to pass. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using BariatricPal mobile app

Due to my meds they felt it was not the best option. Bypass would possibly stretch also. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using BariatricPal mobile app

After 6 months of starting this process it finally happen, June 12th (4 days ago). I got my sleeve. it was supposed to be outpatient day surgery but since it was late when I got to recovery they just decided to keep me overnight. Then when they were going to release my the next day my bp was higher than I have ever seen it and my heart rate was very low. so the doctors would not release me. I spent another night there and finally after 3 doctors and a PA pow wow and realized something they were doing was making my bp high they decided to release me. 3days, 2 nights in the hospital I could not wait to leave. I cannot remember much about the first night except being in pain. And after that, when you are a patient in the hospital they keep your pain level to a minimal so day 2 and 3 were kind of blurs, just meds, 1 0z of broth, popsicles, water and walking. My first night out was rough. I was tired, somewhat un-sure of what I had really done and could not see what was different yet. Once I went home the following day I could now see some of the what's different. I am still coming up with a plan as to how to get 64oz in each day. I know it can be done, other people are and have done it, I just need to figure out my method. When I drink at certain times it really hurts going down, I am trying to figure what makes it hurt, sipping is best but there are times I am so thirsty. My stomach hurt really really bad like bad growling pains , but are they growling pains? So I drink something 1oz and it makes it feel better until it goes into the stomach, then it hurts again. I just need to learn my body again. I want food, I want to eat and I thinks it's only because I am use to eating. 3 weeks of liquid, when does it get easier??? And finally last night I was sleeping on my side and while in a deep sleep I keep having that horrible pain that I get when I drink my 1oz to fast or try to drink 2 (1oz) back to back) so bad I woke up after it continued to happen a few times. Is there or did anyone else get this? So the journey continues and I thank all of you who shares there story, it helps to read what others are going through. I really do appreciate you all. Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

I know in a few weeks we will be so grateful for doing this, we just have to hang on. thanks everyone for sharing your story, it's making me feel better about my discomfort. Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

that's a good idea. thanks I will try that. Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

I am 3 day post op also and I am having a hard time with the 1oz per 15 minutes. does everything we drink out of our 1oz cups counts toward our 640zs? even our soup broths. Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

thank you guys this helps. I hope to go home today. Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi All, so I am 2.days post op and things are.not turning out as simple as I thought it would. the procedure went great but by the time they got me to recovery it was about 7pm and I would need to be there 2 to 4 hours so they keep me overnight so they could monitor me, I ended staying all day and just when I was going to be release my (never had a high number over 136) blood pressure is up to 170 and my heart rate since this morning is very low, like 45... has anyone else had this issues? so needless to say the would not release my. uugghhh. Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi All, so I am 2.days post op and things are.not turning out as simple as I thought it would. the procedure went great but by the time they got me to recovery it was about 7pm and I would need to be there 2 to 4 hours so they keep me overnight so they could monitor me, I ended staying all day and just when I was going to be release my (never had a high number over 136) blood pressure is up to 170 and my heart rate since this morning is very low, like 45... has anyone else had this issues? so needless to say the would not release my. uugghhh. I can't pass the gas not even a burp...any suggestions? Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

Good job. Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

I am just curious if anyone was or us like me and have doubt about getting the surgery. I am one week away and having second thoughts. Whether I can do it without surgery, is this the right thing. Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

my only preop test was blood work and ekg Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

you guys are awesome. I needed to hear all of that. I just see other people losing without surgery and say why can't i do that. but I have talked to 3 doctors, a psychologist and my rheumatologist who all agree that I should have this surgery to help with my severe RA. I just say if I could not do it ait without surgery can I be successful with it. but all of you are mom v me excited again. thanks Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

thanks for that. I needed to hear it. Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

hi all my surgery is on June 12th and I am getting second thoughts. I would love a June buddy. Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

I would call it cheating, but I did eat something with beans in it and I ate bread with one of my meals. Don't look at it as cheating you just can't change over night. it's a process Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

I started mine last week. it's not too bad. I do the shake in the morning and something high protein in afternoon then meat and veggies for dinner. No starch, beans or corn. I forgot one day and had something with beans. You will do great. Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

you look great. keep it up Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

good job. Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

I am just wondering if it was this long for most people? I made my initial call on Jan 10th 2017 and I still am waiting for the dr. Office to send over for authorization. I have done all the pre authorization things, am I just being impatient?