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Hello, I am two weeks post band removal and wish I had done this in one procedure. My surgeon said that he could do it in one procedure but it would be a double risk. I wanted to be as safe as possible, so I'm doing this in two. For those of you that had or will have a two-part procedure, How long did you wait between surgeries. I am so ready to do it now. My incisions are doing okay, only one is still a little sore but my stomach looks swollen and puffy. Also, was anyone else's puffy? and for how long. Just curious to know. THANKS!

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I waited 3 months from band removal to bypass. That's what my surgeon requires. It was nice to be able to eat fresh veggies in between and I lost 32pounds in those 3 months.

I've had some complications from bypass. My surgeon said revisions are harder. I had no idea he meant this hard. Had I known I would have probably not had the bypass. I thought being 198 pounds on bypass day would make it easier for me, but it didnt.

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I'm sorry to hear that but 've heard that it gets better. WOW! 32lbs before surgery is great. Did you have to do the liquid diet? If so, for how many weeks. My surgeon asked me to just call the office when I get ready for the next step

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I had to build Protein stores before surgery 80 grams a day. Im so glad I did otherwise I think I'd be more tired than I am now.

I wasn't required to do liquids but I did for a week and that week got in more Protein 100 grams a day.

I also did a week of liquids after removal of my band in April. Followed by a hello to all the veggies I couldn't tolerate with the band. Mainly tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, garlic and more garlic, jalapeno peppers, broccoli. Im a vegetarian so missing my favorite veggies was a tough one.

Im still on liquids- 3 weeks tomorrow due to complications and extra hospital stays.

I made smelled a tomatoe today and cried. I miss my veggies so much.

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thanks , I know it'll be hard to do the Proteins again but I can't wait to get started. I never had a problem with any foods. I was told by the nut that I wouldn't be able to eat salads after banding, I was afraid for a while to even try. After I tried it, that's mainly what I ate a lot of. My surgeon originally told me that I had to do a 4 week liquid diet so I suppose I'll start that in a couple of months. By then, my 3 month wait for RNY would be here.

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Last I heard my doc is doing the surgeries simultaneously. I hope to know more today.

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I had mine revision from band to bypass done the same day.. May 21, 2014. I'm down 37 pounds which I'm super stoked about especially since I started with a lower BMI. It was honestly the easiest surgery I ever had. I stayed in hospital less than 24 hours. I felt great and still do! Oh Man is rny easier than the band! I have had no dumping issues and can eat pretty much anything I just get full super fast. I haven't thrown up once either!! Love my bypass!

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I had mine revision from band to bypass done the same day.. May 21, 2014. I'm down 37 pounds which I'm super stoked about especially since I started with a lower BMI. It was honestly the easiest surgery I ever had. I stayed in hospital less than 24 hours. I felt great and still do! Oh Man is rny easier than the band! I have had no dumping issues and can eat pretty much anything I just get full super fast. I haven't thrown up once either!! Love my bypass!

Keep up the good work, 37 lbs is awesome for an ex-bander in such a short time (So I've heard). I can only hope and pray that I can come threw with this the way you have.

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Keep up the good work, 37 lbs is awesome for an ex-bander in such a short time (So I've heard). I can only hope and pray that I can come threw with this the way you have.

Thank you!! I hope you have an easy time as well when is your surgery?

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I did my band removal and By-pass surgery the same day and no complications. My doc just said he was going to do extra testing to make sure I had no leaks.

Interesting part was, when he took my band out, he found the tubing broken in 2- hence why it was not successful in the end for me.

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I did my band removal and By-pass surgery the same day and no complications. My doc just said he was going to do extra testing to make sure I had no leaks.

Interesting part was, when he took my band out, he found the tubing broken in 2- hence why it was not successful in the end for me.

Oh man! My surgeon just said to my husband " Well, I got that ole band out". I'm glad it went well for you, I was afraid of leaks and the fact that he said that it was a double risk. but all I can do now is wait. He didn't put a time on it.

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I did my band removal and By-pass surgery the same day and no complications. My doc just said he was going to do extra testing to make sure I had no leaks.

Interesting part was, when he took my band out, he found the tubing broken in 2- hence why it was not successful in the end for me.

Oh man! My surgeon just said to my husband " Well, I got that ole band out". I'm glad it went well for you, I was afraid of leaks and the fact that he said that it was a double risk. but all I can do now is wait. He didn't put a time on it.

Blackonyx... I am still doing great 5 weeks post op. No complications. I think if you follow all the precautions you will do very well.

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Thanks, I will. I just don't want to gain back all the weight while I wait to heal.

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I waited a year, doctor recommended 6 months,but the circumstances around my removal was very traumatic on my body.

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I waited 6 months and weighed more than when banded. I am down 20 lbs in 3 weeks since beginning pre op diet. I think more time to heal the more complications. I had extensive scaring and caused their to need a different rny connection. Good luck.

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