Switching from band to sleeve..so scared

[La Lily 14]

I have been banded for 2 plus years with little success so I am getting it removed March 24 and having the gastric sleeve done. I found the banding super painful ( and I've had 3 C-sections) so I am scared to go through it again. I feel like this is my last chance though, the breakthrough I have been needing. So I'm getting it done. I am too young to be this sick...I have fibromyalgia, sleep apnea and high blood pressure to name a few issues and Im only 31!!

Anyone else with fibro that had the gastric sleeve??

[BellaHugz 331]

If the lapband has been painfull then by all means do what is right for for you! I know it can be scary I to had a revison done and it is the best surgery I have ever done for myself. Well that is not true, I did do it so I would have a better quality of life for me and my family!!! And after my surgery I knew it was the best thing for me, the pain in my side that made me feel like the baseball sticking out of my ribcage was gone instantly. I was walking the hallways in the hospital and felt better with in hours of my surgery. My surgeon came in and told me everything was ok, i had alot of scare tissue and they got it all done and the revision done as well. I wasnt sure if it was the morphine so I went to the bathroom mirror to double check and see if I had surgery!

The next day when i could wash up I did double checked again

Good luck on your journey to a healthy new you!

Edited March 6, 2014 by BellaHugz

[La Lily 14]

Thank you so much. I just want to be healthy. Slim would be a bonus.

[BentleyConnorMom 4]

Thank you so much. I just want to be healthy. Slim would be a bonus.

Don't be scared. I just had my sleeve done 2 days ago, I'm sore which is to be expected, but it's not bad. The hardest part for me is trying not to gulp my water! ! Keep us posted!!

[La Lily 14]

After my band I was super filled with gas and it was so painful. They thought I was having a heart attack. I will bring this up to my doc and hopefully it won't happen so bad this time. Thanks for the support.

[PeachyDexter 14]

One step at a time. I've had my band removed as it had eroded, piled on loads of weight and am due the sleeve on April 11 th.

Have a thorough chat with your surgeon and anaesthetist prior to surgery and try not to worry.........easier said than done, I know.

You are four operations up on the newbies and know what the positives are, think of those instead of the negatives....and treat this op as the first day of the rest of your life.

Good luck x

[La Lily 14]

Thanks PeachyDexter. I am trying hard to keep my chin up!!

[BellaHugz 331]

After my band I was super filled with gas and it was so painful. They thought I was having a heart attack. I will bring this up to my doc and hopefully it won't happen so bad this time. Thanks for the support.

Please tell you checked with the doctor and you are on the road to feeling better! If you are adjusted properly that pain should be gone. Wishing you all the best.

[La Lily 14]

It's been tough but I'm one week out. I didn't get the gas pains this time thankfully.

[Mar212014 2]

I am glad things went well. I had my sleeve 9 days ago and I too have fibromyalgia which is one of my main reasons for the surgery. I was so sick and tired of being sick and tired. I actually feel better. Not as much inflammation in my muscles. Less headaches and more energy. That is only after 9 days. I am so excited to start feeling like a normal person again

[La Lily 14]

I am glad things went well. I had my sleeve 9 days ago and I too have fibromyalgia which is one of my main reasons for the surgery. I was so sick and tired of being sick and tired. I actually feel better. Not as much inflammation in my muscles. Less headaches and more energy. That is only after 9 days. I am so excited to start feeling like a normal person again

I haven't had any flare ups since the surgery which I thought I would. Hopefully this is the answer to our prayers.

[La Lily 14]

I am glad things went well. I had my sleeve 9 days ago and I too have fibromyalgia which is one of my main reasons for the surgery. I was so sick and tired of being sick and tired. I actually feel better. Not as much inflammation in my muscles. Less headaches and more energy. That is only after 9 days. I am so excited to start feeling like a normal person again

I haven't had any flare ups since surgery until this weekend which was my fault, I went quadding. Other than that I have felt better!! Yay!

[Mar212014 2]

Sometimes we just need to go have fun tho. I am really glad that you haven't had a glare up til now. I am having a mild one nog as bad as before surgery. I don't need to take any pain reliever. It us just tiring. Could be weather related