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I had a conversion blap band to sleeve due to band leak. My band was the devil. It gave me bad reflux an had a leak for two years. I had the sleeve wed an boy was it a lot more painful than I thought. My left side hurts through to my ribs an back. It is hard keeping hydrated but my prob now is the Constipation prob. My tummy hurts. Any one taking something that will work quick?

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Sorry your revision was rough. The theory that the lapband is reversible is a joke. They have to remove all kinds of scar tissue and it is painful. Keep up with your pain meds the first three weeks. I promise it gets better each and every day. I would try Milk of Magnesia and see if that helps with the tummy problems. The first few weeks are a challenge, but I promise it will all be worth it! The sleeve works!

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Hi,

I also had my revision the same day nd just came home from the hospital yesterday. Ended up in the icu and needed a blood transfusion. They keep telling me the pain is going to get better but I am to the point of regret. Are you having pain? I am getting my second drain removed on Friday and i cant wait. I think this is one of the main sources of the most pain. I have had many surgeries but never did I have an experience like this. Please tell me I did the right thing?

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Melissa, i am sorry you have had such a difficult time! Do you mind sharing more about your complication - what went wrong?

I have not yet been sleeved, but had my band out in late Sept and plan to be sleeved before the end of the year.

I read alot of people who are very happy with the sleeve, even when they had a rough start like you.

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