Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Can't sleep. I hate this band.



Recommended Posts

Been up all night dealing with nausea and anxiety. Band slipped sometime past 2 weeks and since then I have been miserable. My new surgeon took all the saline out last week in anticipation of removing it and converting me to the sleeve this Friday. Trying to let the inflammation calm down so both can be done at once. Able to take liquids ok after couple rounds of IV fluids. Just took more meds but I am not able to sleep at all. Insomnia. Hoping I can hang in there until Friday.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So sorry! Try to get some rest! Insomnia is the worst. I just woke up...it's time to head to the hospital for me. Surprisingly calm...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good luck my fellow RN. Just remember to let someone else fluff your pillow ok?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Best of luck. Had my revision on May 6th due to Band issues and I feel great. So happy the band is out.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You will feel like a new person with a revision and at the worst at least your dreadful band will be gone. Get the nasty thing out ;)

I love my sleeve and it's the best.

Good luck and sweet dreams when you get there

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×