Band to sleeve tomorrow!

[montiep 12]

Well after almost 5 long years of having the band not do a thing but cause problems for me,

Reflux, gaging, weight gain (lost 116, gained 40) and feeling like crap, I am set for tomorrow to have band removed, and sleeved. YAY!

Have lost 9 lbs in the past 6 days from the preop diet.

Not too bad. Have not been hungry, which is a good thing. The shakes help a lot.

So wish me luck, and I will see you on the flip side.

Montie

[LeanerLena5426 61]

Good luck! I'm almost 8 weeks post my revision surgery. Although the recovery (for me) was brutal, I'm so, so, so happy with the sleeve! It's so much better! Best decision ever--you'll love it!

[mich 74]

Good luck! I'm three weeks post op today, band to sleeve. It's such a a relief to know the band is out. That constant tightness in my chest is gone!

[freespirit63 112]

Are u at lower bmi?

[chattykathywlc 3]

I had my band taken out on 9/12/13 with sleeve revision. This recovery is much easier than my band. Maybe because I stayed overnight this time and they had me on pain and nausea meds IV. But a big thing I'm happy about is no more lump in my chest or food feeling stuck (I guess I should say liquids cuz Im not on food yet).

[Laure 7]

I had my revision done on 9/10/13 as well... I feel SO much better now that I have the band out! So far recovery is going smooth... How are you doing?

[reshiapooh96 31]

I hope you have a quick recovery. Did all of you guys have band removal and sleeve done in the same procedure?

[freespirit63 112]

You know my band was remived in april and when I eat I still feel like food is stuck in my chest

[montiep 12]

I am 8 days PO revision. Feel great, came back to work on Monday, only 5.5 hrs.

Very tired when I got home. Actually took a nice baby nap. Now that I can do the Protein shakes, I don't feel so tired. Tomorrow, I get the staples out. Will be asking lots of questions.

Still a bit swollen on the left side, which is where they did the most work.

[guthsj 28]

I had my band to sleeve revision on 9/9. Am doing well. Still on full liquids. Looking forward to pureed food next week.

[PrettyLilButterfly 124]

Well after almost 5 long years of having the band not do a thing but cause problems for me,

Reflux, gaging, weight gain (lost 116, gained 40) and feeling like crap, I am set for tomorrow to have band removed, and sleeved. YAY!

Have lost 9 lbs in the past 6 days from the preop diet.

Not too bad. Have not been hungry, which is a good thing. The shakes help a lot.

So wish me luck, and I will see you on the flip side.

Montie

Curious to how youre feeling sweetie, can you give us an update? I'm 9 months po from band to sleeve..loving every second. few issues now and then but compared to the band it's a God send!!

[mama2ellie 0]

How are you doing? I had my revision 9/12. I agree with some others, it us do nice not the feel that constant lump in my throat.

[montiep 12]

I am IiI am dong great! No pain, just still some lingering gas. I finally went to the potty today.........lots of gas was present. Working 5-6 hours a day. Now on the full liquids, creamed Soups, shakes, and feel more energy. I come home from work and take a little nap. We are going to our lake house this weekend, its a 2 hr drive, so should be ok. I go tomorrow for my staple removal. I think that will help, as they are pulling on everything. I had 7 incisions. all look good, some redness, but nothing to write home about. I have lost 14lbs in 2 weeks, so happy about that.

[freespirit63 112]

I got a question. I had a lapband and when I was stressed it would tighten up. My lapband was removed in April and I still get that. Does sleeve do that too?

[sanks51 214]

I got a question. I had a lapband and when I was stressed it would tighten up. My lapband was removed in April and I still get that. Does sleeve do that too?

I was the same with my band. I have not had this with my sleeve.