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

Band removed -- Back and feeling good



Recommended Posts

Hi LBT family! I'm back from surgery and the news is that the band was removed. All in all, everything went VERY smoothly, and all my fears were alleviated.

Yesterday and this morning I'd worked myself up in to quite a state with all the what-ifs and could-go-wrongs, so it was such a relief to hear the doctors tell me that everything is just fine with me internally. The removal went smoothly, and I'll be back at work on Wednesday or Thursday.

In three or four weeks I'm going to follow up with the doctors, and at that time I'll start thinking about replacing it with the VG band. But one step at a time. For now I'm healing and drinking and being grateful for good friends (shout out to Alexra!!) and great doctors, and this support group which keeps me going.

Just another stop on the band journey. :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Alexandra, I am so glad that you are back home and that everything went smoothly. Were they able to remove it laparascopically? What is a VG band? I am so glad to here that you are okay internally - I am sure that it is a load off your mind. I have been watching for your post all day as I am sure everyone else is too! Feel Better Soon.

shelli

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

:clap2: :( :phanvan :) Alexandra, I am so glad that you are back home and that everything went smoothly. Were they able to remove it laparascopically? What is a VG band? I am so glad to here that you are okay internally - I am sure that it is a load off your mind. I have been watching for your post all day as I am sure everyone else is too! Feel Better Soon.

shelli:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Very good news, Alexandra. I hope you get your new band soon, but not before you get to enjoy a couple of your old favorites....but just a couple.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Iam glad all is well. You are a stronge person you will be fine. You will find your way.. cant wait to hear what it is....good friends and good support are the best 1st start.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

welcome back and take it easy!!

Be blessed!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Very glad to hear it all went very well! And glad to hear you may be able to have the VG soon. Take care , kick your feet up and relax, you deserve it!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I missed this last night---I wondered about you throughout the day yesterday. What a relief for you to know that everything inside is as it should be. Take some time to heal, then you can decide on the next step. Glad you are ok!!!!

Kat

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It's amazing how fast it all goes. I'm very glad to hear that everything went so smoothly, and you don't have any signs of complications - internal or otherwise! You may have already addressed this, but why the VG band?

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

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • 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

    ×