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I just had revision surgery from band to sleeve last week. I had the band 3 1/2 yrs and it slipped 2 years ago. I never knew if I was going to be able to eat or not from day to day. It got much worse about 2 months ago. I couldn't take it any longer. I'm at work today - still weak but functioning. I only took 4 days and the weekend. Good luck to you.

I'm home and just resting. I haven't ventured to the shower yet (gross) but I was told to leave the bandages on until Saturday. I have clear bandages over gauze. I've read a lot of stories where people have regretted their decision in the following weeks after surgery. I think we all need to remember our reasons for doing this. We want to be healthy and needed help to get there. Don't lose focus. We can all do this. There will be hard times but in the long run I believe it will be worth it. Hang in there!

Had my op yesterday. Apart from the horrible nausea coming out of anesthesia I have been pleasantly surprised. It doesn't really hurt to sit up or move around in bed despite the 5 incisions. chicken broth has never tasted so good! Spent most of yesterday either NPO or sipping watered down Gatorade. All in all - everything is going good. Looking forward to my new healthier self! Thanks for the support November buddies. Toby

Really nervous. Surgery scheduled Tuesday. Band is slipped so have to have surgery anyway! Anyone want to buddy up? I could use some friends to keep on track with.

I'm sure you are not a bum! I am super competitive with myself and keep having to better my times - I thought I was gonna have to call in sick after I got home if that is any consolation. I was dead - it was too much, too soon. I need to let my body heal more before I go do that again. Everyone is different - :-)

Hi everyone, I am two weeks post op today and I still have incredible shoulder pain. It was so bad last week that I went to see my doc early and had to do an Upper GI to make sure everything was where it should be. Mine is apparently caused by the large surprise hernia repair he had to do. He said I could piggy back the hydrocodone with ibuprofen for a while until it got better. My primary also gave me some lidocaine Patches to use at night as it was waking me up when the meds wore off. It was really bad when I would try to exercise or if I got the slightest bit puffed. It is subsiding finally and I managed to do 4 miles on the treadmill this morning without having to push through it. I feel your pain - literally. I hope your's gets better soon. Toby

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I had an impromptu visit yesterday. I'm a week post-op today and I was still having severe shoulder pain - now attributed to the large hernia repair. I had called because I was barely getting any releif from the pain and any form of exercise that made me breathe harder than normal caused immense pain - so they set me up for an upper GI and told me to bring the films with me to the office when I was finished. He showed me the films, explained the hernia repair more, looked at my incisions and asked if I had any problems. He was really caring and reassuring and said that I needed to be more patient and let my body heal. He even obliged and gave me a hug. I think I lucked out and picked one of the best surgeons that I could have. The office is also still very helpful and never seems too busy to help me with any issue - be it a back-to-work note or a receipt for my FSA. I'm sorry that others have not had positive experiences, but take heart - there are good surgeons out there.

Hi Sandradee, I am not a veteran by any means, but I am looking for a buddy to go through this experience with. I was just banded last Friday. I am happy to help in any way possible.

Thanks for the thoughts and ideas on my problem. I did call the Dr's office and had a long conversation with my doc's MA. He said it is due to the stitch used to repair my "surprise" hernia. He advised me to take the pain meds to sleep - as I do and to keep taking deep breaths - even though it hurts. Also that if it hasn't resolved or at least improved by Thursday morning to call the office again as my doc is in that morning for clinic. Mystery solved - at least for now.

I have been heavy all my life and just getting heavier. I have been lucky so far as to not have developed any co-morbidities. My husband and I were trying to have another child for the last 3 years. I put $5000 in my flexible spending account for this year and after being told it would be around $20,000 to do invitro with donor eggs - I was looking for other ways to spend my funds. I had been contemplating and researching this for a while. A couple of friends/colleagues had mentioned it a few times as they knew people who had done it and we worked in the medical field so they knew staff and the physicians at the local bariatric center. Once I make a decision, I don't waste time. I went to an info seminar on March 9 and I had surgery last Friday (April 23). I have no regrets and am happy with my decision. I want to be healthy for me and my family to enjoy our lives. I have spent far too long hiding from pictures and situations because of my weight and uncomfortableness. It was time for a change and I'm proud to say I did it.

I had surgery last Friday (3 days ago). Didn't sleep well last night as my shoulders are still in incredible pain. I attribute that to the surprise hernia repair. My problem is that I feel like I have a Dorito stuck in my throat. I haven't had any solid food as I am being diligent about following post op instructions, but something felt like it was poking me all night right in the middle of my esophagus. Did any one else have this or hear of it? It is very painful and causes me a lot of missed sleep. Thanks in advance for any advice.