Scared!

[Heather Meislohn-Applegate 0]

I am going for surgery tomorrow to remove the lapband and have the sleeve done hopefully all in one procedure but I am scared I tolerated all things after the band was done and have read on here that some people really have trouble with lactose and other foods and I am afraid that will happen to me.Is it normal? Do most people have problems or only a few? Also I weigh 184 lost 50 pounds after band but have not lost in 2 years I am worried that because I am starting at a lower weight than most that I will not be successful. Any help from would be greatly appreciated Thanks everyone in advance

[BenisaMartim4 369]

As little as we eat after the sleeve, I really can't see how anyone could not lose weight. You may be slower than many, but you are going to lose weight.

[harmonykalb 5]

I believe you will do just fine...I have not had any problems I pretty much eat the same foods I did before the surgery (but waaayyyy smaller portions) I have not had any dumping (just the opposite constipation) I just make sure I eat small amounts, chew, chew, chew and eat slowly..... Good luck with your surgery you will be glad later.

[4ALongerLife 329]

You will lose weight hon, just maybe not as huge as some people's numbers - only because you don't have as much. But this tool will work for you as long as you follow the guidelines.

I ditto harmonykalb's comments - chew chew chew your food and EAT SLOWLY. I've thrown up twice from eating too fast, unfortunately It's soooo easy to slip back into bad habits like eating fast. I'd also say follow what your dr. says (i.e. progression through the food phases). And be kind to yourself through this journey!

Best of luck!

[Heather Meislohn-Applegate 0]

Thanks for all the quick responses, I will do my best,

[CamarilloCA 41]

I had the lap band to sleeve revision also, and it will be so great for you as it has been for me. There is nothing that I can't tolerate whereas I couldn't eat so many things with the band. With the band, I couldn't eat bread, salad, eggs, shrimp, and on and on. I think it is rare to have an intolerance to a food with the sleeve.

I just had the surgery seven weeks ago and am losing about 2.4 pounds a week. You will probably lose 20 pounds the first month and 10 pounds every month after.

I'm happy for you! You are doing the best thing for yourself.

[kimmy*custis 276]

You will lose weight, no problem there! Best of luck to you, keep us posted on how you are doing!