Sleeved today and feeling great

[Beckh86 40]

Well it's a done deal... I had my band to sleeve revision in one step today. I'm laying in the hospital bed almost in shock about how good I feel! I got off to a bad start when they had to poke me 8 times to try to start an IV and immediately after surgery in recovery I had the most terrible pain... Once they got that under control it has been smooth sailing! I am up and walking, I'm voiding, I have only taken 2 anti-nausea medications and pain medication every 5-6 hours instead of every 3 and ice chips/water is going down with out any difficulty! I'm very excited about my future to come on the "losers bench"!

[tigerbelle 328]

great to hear...I hope you continue on that path

[RAAinNH 113]

It's so good to hear that you are doing well! I'm also going to have the band to sleeve revision and it's encouraging to hear positive feed back. Keep us updated!

[lotti 154]

Wonderful

[Beckh86 40]

Still feeling pretty good. Getting home was a little rough. But I survived, took some pain pills and napped for a while and I'm feeling better.

[stefaniwg 172]

That's awesome! I will be having my revision on May 31st and I can't wait!!!! Congrats!

[tigerbelle 328]

glad you are home, Beck...keep us updated

[Dallas Curvy Girl 70]

CONGRAT! I have my surgery on the 30th. I am really excited and ready for the day to come. You have help shed some light on what to expect the day of surgery..Good luck and keep us posted!

[genepha 47]

Congrats!!

I'm scheduled for revision in June. Glad to see your recovery was pretty smooth.

Take care,

Jenn

[sherrypep 91]

So glad to hear your doing well. My revision is on May 6th and I am very nervous. It is comforting to hear your experience isn't too bad.

[Beckh86 40]

It has not been bad at all. I have already gotten in all of my Protein for the day and I am continuing to sip on liquids with no problem. I do find if I lay to flat or I do not take in enough fluids that I do have a little reflux but it is very minnimal and is better if I sit up higher or sip on some Water. I am VERY surprised that I feel as well as I do. I didnt know what to expect going it but the experience has really been great and Im looking forward to losing weight again and being able to work out in 6 weeks! Good luck to those who will be sleeved soon and thanks to all that are already sleeved for your continued support!

[ccrim03 6]

How is the pain? I have heard its very similar to gallbladder removal?

[Beckh86 40]

It want too bad at all. I over Did it a little the day I was discharged and other than that I haven't taken any pain meds. My incision sites are a little tender but I just ice them and they feel better.

[Kristina J. 581]

So glad to hear you're doing so well. I'm revising on May 11th and hoping that my recovery goes as smoothly. I have a tendency to over do it after surgery as soon as I start feeling well, and then end up feeling worse! This is a good reminder to make sure I don't do that... and maybe remind my husband to hold me back if I don't remember on my own! lol I just always get so excited to recover so quickly and then jump out of the gate and regret it later! lol

How is eating going for you? I think in some ways I'm expecting post op eating (well, drinking lol) to feel a bit like having a band that's too tight. How would you compare the sensations?

Side note: So thankful for this site and this forum specifically. It's a weird thing for us to be old pros, but starting over at the same time! Glad to have the feedback from other revisions!!

[Beckh86 40]

Drinking has been smooth sailing! I have taken very small sips. The only sensation I have had is that I sip to quickly some times and then I feel like I have to burp. But that has happened very few times and there has been no discomfort that comes with it. No nausea... Nothing. The "worst" part was a few days post op if I laid too flat or went too long between drinking I had a little reflux but I haven't had that since Saturday. Good luck with your revision! Let me know if you have any other questions!