lisaluvsgreys

After reading all of these posts, I am wondering if getting the sleeve will be worth it! I lost about 50 with the band, and kept off 40. Will the sleeve make a difference? I have a 14cc band that has slipped. It's been filled almost to max capacity. No one ever told me that my band could cause difficulties with my sleeve! The entire point of the sleeve is to have restriction, correct? I'm paying cash for my revision surgery, and it's a lot of money to shell out if the sleeve will make no difference! I'm really bummed out, and I'm wondering if I should just get my band removed, and no sleeve on Wednesday. I only had band restriction for one year after band surgery in 2009. Please let there be more band to sleeve success stories out there!! Thank you, Lisa ????

I cannot wait to eat eggs! I'm so liquided out of my mind! ????

You should be on clear liquids 3 days after surgery. Then move to full liquids (liquids you cannot see though). Have you been up walking? Drinking your water? It's very important to stay hydrated. I was sleeved the same day as you. You are in my prayers! Feel better soon!

Hope all is good & u get to go forward as planned Keep us posted Thoughts & prayers r with u I had another x-ray, and all was clear! Had my surgery, and am so happy!!! Only minor gas pain, which was helped by my husband gently patting my back! Thank yo for the thoughts and prayers! I am ecstatic! I'm so glad to hear this!!! Rest and Heal!

When was your surgery? I am one week out. When were you able to start eating eggs?

You'll be on a Multivitamin and Calcium supplement. Your band will restrict your eating. You'll notice quickly that you can only eat smaller portions. When you first get the band, your stomach will need to heal. You will not get your first full until almost 6 weeks out. The band helps you to control your portions. Preplan your food the night before so you don't get too hungry and get off plan. The band is a tool to help you lose weight. Most of it is up to you. It's not a magic fix. It will help you from over eating, and eating healthy portions. Your Nut will help you make healthy choices. Preparation is everything! Emotional hunger is always going to be a problem for people that struggle with their weight. I walk when I feel like I want to eat out of boredom. Keep a food diary, and prepare your menu in advance and you will succeed! Best of luck!

2lbs a week is great! Think how long it took to put this weight on your body.

Not rude, realistic. I don't want people to suffer like I did. I only lost 70 % of my stomach. ???? There is no need to get upset, and be so defensive. I just wish I had the information before I banded. When my band slipped it was very painful. I lost my weight, and kept it off from the band, but the complications were painful. I only wish everyone well. No need to be defensive. You've picked the best procedure for yourself.

@@AvalonNeeCee So because you say your surgeon doesn't do lapband anymore, you think that's a reason not to get one?????? Who is your surgeon? Why doesn't he/she do them? I find it almost comical you would post such a reply to someone who is asking for advice on HOW WE. ...THOSE OF US WHO HAVE IT, selected our surgeons. Some of us are very successful and HAPPY with our lapband results. Bands do not work that well, too many complications. If you only need to lose 40 to 50 lbs then go for it. They are not meant to stay in long term either. If the sleeve had been approved when I had my band in, I would have gone with the sleeve! Glad that your is working fine. Wait 4 years down the road, and see if you feel the same. More bands are being removed, than installed these days. I hope you're a rare case, and yours functions well forever! Mine slipped, and was causing major pain. Best of luck!

I had my surgery yesterday morning, July 1. It took longer than expected because my gallbladder was inflamed. I had my lap band and gallbladder removed, hiatal hernia repaired, and the gastric sleeve.? I feel sore, specially where they've removed my port. So far so good! My doctor is amazing!

Doing great! A bit tired of liquids! I've heard that so many people have trouble drinking Water. I've had no problem drinking any liquids. I'm wondering if the is normal.

I'm the same as you! I have no problem drinking anything. I take small sips, but don't need to wait long in between sips. I usually finish my protein shake in 10-15 minutes. I go to see my doctor tomorrow. I'm liquided out of my mind! ????

The most pain I have had is where they removed my port from the lap band. All my incisions for the sleeve have no pain at all! Good luck tomorrow!

hi I'm getting mine tomorrow. Very scared as well. Drinking my last water now before bed. Congratulations! I had mine on the first, and just stared full liquids yesterday. I'm taking it easy, and focusing on healing. I'm getting a bit tired of liquids, but know in the long run, it will be worth it! Go to see my Dr for follow up tomorrow. Hoping I lost some weight!

Houston, Texas! Sleeved on July 1st.

Hi Rebecca! I'm a band to sleeve patient. On July 1st I had my band removed, hiatal hernia repaired, gallbladder moved, and gastric sleeve procedure. I had my lap band since 2009. I'm so relieved to get it out! My port site is where pretty much all my pain is coming from. The sleeve is causing me no trouble. I'm starting my full liquids today. I still have yet to experience hunger, which I'm so happy about! I feel for you having to do a 3 month pre op diet! The hunger is the worst! Plus the emotional hunger that goes along with it. I think they have you do the pre op diet, so you know what you're getting yourself into with the sleeve. Wishing you the best of luck! Lisa

The blue raspberry is not that bad!

Keep up the good work! People just don't get what we are going through! I've told very few people I had the sleeve. I went in for a hiatal hernia repair and gallbladder removal; and that is all they know! Hang in there! I'm still in pain killers, and have not left the house since I came home Friday evening from the hospital. So after reading your post, I way behind on exercise.

I've had no problems with Clear Liquids the day after my surgery. Every once in a while I would get a sore feeling when I took a sip, but it would pass quickly. I just had my first full liquid, unjury choc powder w/ Fairlife skim, and had no problem getting it down. I drank it in 10 minutes. I've had no restriction what so ever! Very weird. I have read that people struggle getting 8 ounces down in 30 minutes. I go to doctor for follow up on Tuesday.

I'm still on Clear Liquids too. I had my surgery on Wednesday, and came home yesterday. My surgeon told me the pain will probably be the worst on Sunday. I would go back to clear liquids if you are in that much pain. Most of my pain is from the incisions. Wishing you a pain free day!

Congratulations for weighing in the 200s!!!

Slow is best!!! Keep up the great work!!

Yikes!! I just had my first liquids almost 24 hours after my surgery. Clear liquids for 3 days, protein drinks on day 4. I'm going to try to stick with liquids as long as I can.

Wing Fan, what was so bad about the third day? I'm glad your doing well now!

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate your support! I'm feeling very sore from where they removed my port. It feels so good to have the band out of me!!! I just did the swallow test, and my sleeve looks great! No leaks! Waiting for clearance from the doctor, so I can drink some water!! I've been gargling and swishing with Water to keep my mouth dry. Cannot wait to chew ice and sip water!!! See my stomach that small was wild! My doctor used sutures rather than staples.