FabBy50 0 Posted December 27, 2009 Hi all I just wanted to check in and say hi, and to say goodbye to my band! I had my band done in March and I did very well for a few months and then the troubles started. I have been in a constant state of pain for 2 weeks now and they finally figured out that I had torn the port away from the wall. So I'm headed back to Tijuana to have the revision. I did actually look into just having the band repaired but it would be the same amount of money so sleeve here I come!!! I'm actually getting excited about all of this now. Wish me luck!! Bernadette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee 19 Posted December 27, 2009 Good Luck Bernadette! I know we'll all be keeping good thoughts for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted December 27, 2009 Hi and welcome to the forum Bernadette. You'll love the sleeve, I had the same issues with port pain/flipped and moved around in my abdomen. Best wishes, and keep us posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FabBy50 0 Posted December 27, 2009 Hi Thanks for the reply's and I just hope this sleeve is a better option for me. I thought the band would be it but I guess it was not meant to be for me anyway. Tiff, so you had troubles with your band too? I have been in a lot of pain again the last couple of days so Wednesday can't get here quick enough. Was your pain right at the port spot? mine is right there and below it. It feels like it has moved to the right some and is sticking out which it did not do before. I just want this behind me, I'm 25lbs from goal so I'm hoping the sleeve will do it for me! Take care, Bernadette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FabBy50 0 Posted December 27, 2009 WOW Tiffykins I just looked at your before and after pictures WOW!!!! You look wonderful!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted December 27, 2009 Yeppers, same exact area. Just to give you a heads up, you probably have scar tissue/adhesions around that area (I had tons), and that was a very tender/sore spot for me for a couple of months post-op. The sleeve vs. band is like oil vs. Water. I truly love life with the sleeve. Instant restriction, complete satiety after small portions, and the ability to eat just anything you want. I still avoid bread with the exception of a partial crescent roll occasionally. I was in a pain level of 6-8 daily. I couldn't bend over my washing machine, and sometimes my husband and I could not be intimate because the pain was so intense. Best wishes for Wednesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedee 5 Posted December 28, 2009 I'll be sending positive vibes your way on Wednesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinoneday 445 Posted December 28, 2009 DeeDee, send vibes to me too. . . I start the Clear Liquids tomorrow, work 1/2 day then am off for the rest of the day . . . then thats it, tuesday is the day guys and girls! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedee 5 Posted December 28, 2009 DeeDee, send vibes to me too. . . I start the clear liquids tomorrow, work 1/2 day then am off for the rest of the day . . . then thats it, tuesday is the day guys and girls! You've got them!!! I'm so excited your time is here. I can't wait to hear your update after you're on the other side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FabBy50 0 Posted December 28, 2009 Hi again girls!!! I have everything booked my papers signed and just waiting for Wednesday to get here!! I actually fly out Tuesday afternoon and will spend the night in San Diego, then go into Tijuana in the morning fro the surgery. Can't wait to get this done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thinoneday, you are the day before me!! I will send you all sorts of good vibes! and a couple of cyber hugs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinoneday 445 Posted December 28, 2009 Thank you DeeDee and Fab. . . I need all the prayers, hugs, cheers, whatever to come my way. . .Fab good luck to you and have a safe flight and a great surgery outcome! My prayers will be with you too. . . chat soon again~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinasiwant 0 Posted December 28, 2009 OK Bernadette...see you in San Diego. I think we are both going to do well and get our dreams! I am having my procedure at the new jerusalem facility on Dec 30th...i look forward to meeting you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingRider 1 Posted December 28, 2009 I too am underway as of this morning. I have a couple of things to do for work then I have to go to the airport. My surgery is tomorrow the 29th, can't believe the day is here. I am so glad and thankful for the advice and support I have gotten here on VST. I will post updates ASAP. See you there thinasiwant and Bernadette. Bill OK Bernadette...see you in San Diego. I think we are both going to do well and get our dreams! I am having my procedure at the new jerusalem facility on Dec 30th...i look forward to meeting you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestGirl 8 Posted December 28, 2009 Thin, Fab, and Wing, sending good thoughts your way!!! :thumbup: Can't wait to hear about how you're doing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee 19 Posted December 28, 2009 Good luck to all of you that are having surgery this week! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
