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Who was a band to sleeve revision patient? I am having this done in 11 days and would appreciate it if you would share your experiences.

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I had mine done on 6/25 and for some reason I have taken it harder than the band surgery. I went back to work at two weeks but should have waited 3. The happy news is that I can already tell a difference. I get a real full feeling and have not vomited all. The awful pain I had in my chest from the band was gone right after te surgery. Weightloss is slower than others but I expected that bc I could not eat much before surgery either. So far so good!

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I was sleeved 4/25/2013, weight loss has been slow but good. I'm still having trouble keeping food down. I can feel full after one bite. I had the band and it just gave me a lot of gas that's about it not much weight loss in 2 years. The sleeve has been a wonderful thing for me. Once the band was removed, before I could have GS surgery I had an enlarged hernia which had to be repaired so I had the hernia and GS completed at the same time.

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I'm getting my revision done on Tues morning at 8. Looking forward to a cure for my nighttime reflux and the ability to keep food down without vomiting.

I'll update afterwards and let you know how it went....

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Is weight loss always slower for revision patients? I hadn't planned on that. :(

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Is weight loss always slower for revision patients? I hadn't planned on that. :(

I'm not sure if there are real studies on it I have seen a few people on here that are slower losers after revision. I'm ok with it as long as I can get the weight off

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Luv2beslim

there is a whole discussion group/thread called..............

band to gastric sleeve revision

you'll find many many people that changed from lapband to sleeve :)

you'll see the answers to many of your questions

and of course, if you have a question,,,,,,,,,,,,fire away :)

11 days before surgery................

WooHoo

try and keep your emotions in check............but its normal to be nervous, scared - and VERY excited :)

saving a spot for you on the losers' bench :)

next to me of course!! ;)

good luck

speedy recovery

kathy

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I had revision surgery on March 8th -- and it was the best thing I did! I always said I'd never get rid of my band but glad I decided on it. I was sleeved by Dr. Aceves -- his team was amazing!! The first few hours after surgery were rough but later in the evening I felt really, really good! I did throw up in recovery and when I got back to my room. That sucked and so did the drain pain. Once that drain was gone - I felt 110% better! I wanted to eat, but yet didn't want to ... if that makes sense. I never want to see chicken broth again ;0

I cannot say anything bad about having the revision surgery, I really can't. Without it, I wouldn't have lost the weight I have! Good luck!

xoxox

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I was revised in may. Zero complications and weight loss is good so far.

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I'm getting my revision done on Tues morning at 8. Looking forward to a cure for my nighttime reflux and the ability to keep food down without vomiting.

I'll update afterwards and let you know how it went....

How are you feeling?

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