May 19th band to sleeve-surgery buddy?

[ASLEEVE4ME2015 23]

Band removed & Sleeve done 5/27/14. Mind you I was first Banded in 2010 then Band replaced in 2014. I had success in the beginning with the Band, then the slips & not being able to tolerate food. Also the Band is not a FOREVER thing in which is not told in the beginning. I work in the medical field & 3 Nurses that had the Band for 7 plus years revised to sleeve & the Scar tissue from the band had started attaching to the Liver. My scar tissue wasn't bad at all being that I just had it replaced in 2014. I'm in the healing process but thanking GOD everyday that I not only maintained, but that I'm making it through day by day. Much success to each of you.

Correction 5/27/15 revision

[Tkrk0325 15]

Hi there, I had my band to sleeve revision last Friday the 29th. Surgery took 3 hrs, was in the hospital for 2 nights. Now at 4 days post op...It's going okay. I'm super bloated and look pregnant, but I'm walking walking walking....that should help. I'm still on Clear Liquids and able to get in adequate amount. The pain I was not expecting was the cramping after each sip of liquids. I'm taking a med called Hyoscyamine Sulfate 0.125mg... that dissolves under my tongue...seems to help a little. I've been on liquid Vicodin and going to start taking plain Acetaminophen liquid tonight instead. I've had a couple of BMs....it was pure liquid. (Sorry....TMI but it helped me when reading other people's recoveries with all the lovely details). Good luck everyone. You can do this! Let's do this together!!!

Edited June 3, 2015 by Tkrk0325

[shay5413 6]

Hey buddies, hope u are all doing well. Today was day one of purees. Anyone have any good recipes to share? I had mashed potatoes and then some tuna for lunch. I have been dragging a$$ without Protein (clearly not getting enough). I just pureed a small sliver of quiche tonight and it is actually pretty good. My weight loss is slow since last week when I added more Soups, just 2.4 since last week, but 26 lbs from start of pre op diet. I know I need to practice patience. I miss food, but was prepared to feel this way so I am not blind sided by it. How is everyone else doing?

[MsGal 104]

Hey buddies....today I am 3.5 week post op and pushing 20 lbs down. I feel amazing....so far....best decision ever! Hope my buddies are all doing as well. I think the key to my fast recovery was getiing up and moving. Looking forward to hearing from all of you! Lisa

[shay5413 6]

Today is my one month surgeriversary. I have hit a stall for the past 3 wks. I dropped weight on pre op and then about 9 lbs wk after surgery. Every since I added purees, I have been stuck. I log everything and get 800-1000 calories a day, good Protein, and according to my fitbit, burn about 1800 calories a day. However, the scale has not moved in 3 wks. I gain and lose the same lbs. I started the treadmill last night and even have seen my personal trainer twice. Very frustrating....

[Bndtoslv 292]

Hello. I'm new to this site...and I'm excited that I found it. I was just approved for Band to Sleeve conversion; and I would like to commence a buddy relationship. I'm scheduled for surgery on June 29, 2015. Anyone close to that date that would like to share the experience?

I'm scheduled for 6/30 but my surgery is 2 parts and my band was removed in April.

[johnny207 30]

That's awesome..good luck! Did you commence your 2 week Pre-op diet?

[Bndtoslv 292]

That's awesome..good luck! Did you commence your 2 week Pre-op diet?

I only need to do clear liquids for 2 days prior. Nothing else pre. How about you?

[johnny207 30]

That's great...I'm on day 3 of my two week plan. Protein Drink for bfast and lunch..for..up to 3 snacks/day of yogurt, Protein Bar, or Protein drink, and a dinner with 6 Oz of lean meat, leafy vegs,..non starch.

[justintime 9]

Hello all, I am in the process of jumping through the hoops to get the sleeve. I had my band removed in Nov and gained 30 pounds since. Am now ready to get the sleeve. My doctor will not do it in one surgery.

[insideout629 7]

@@johnny207 I'm scheduled for the 29th as well. On day 3 of pre-op diet and down 7.4 lbs already. Can't wait to do this!

[insideout629 7]

@justintime- my lap band dr won't do it in one surgery either but his another dr in his group will so I switched to him. Maybe check around for another dr you would trust.

[johnny207 30]

That's awesome....I'm 9n day 3 as well, down 6 lbs. Good work....I'm going to hit u up in private message to buddy up.

[tzilla 6]

Hello Buddies! I am just over 3 wks post op band to sleeve all in one swoop. I'm down 25 lbs from the post op shakes until now. I'm not really losing much now but I think that's because I'm having a difficult time getting enough Protein. Otherwise, my recovery has been pretty smooth sailing and I was back at work after 1 week. I too had a lot of scar tissue surrounding my port as well as hiatal hernia repair during which seems to be a common trend I have read. Looking to find some support from others going through this process ☺

[insideout629 7]

That's awesome....I'm 9n day 3 as well, down 6 lbs. Good work....I'm going to hit u up in private message to buddy up.

Sounds good!