Band removed a year ago. Sleeve on Saturday

[missfranmurray 18]

Hi guys!

I had my band removed about one year ago. Wow. What a horror story. I was banded at age 15. I barley lost any weight initially. Maybe 20lbs. I plateaued for 3-4 years. Eventually my band got infected and my weight dropped dramatically. I started at 220 and dropped down to about 128. The weight loss was amazing. I was unable to eat or drink fluids for weeks. Eventually I had the band removed. I have gained over 45lbs since last year and got fed up with feeling like I was in a prison in my own mind. I applied for a loan, got approved and schedule my sleeve for this Saturday 06/06/15. I am so unbelievably excited and overwhelmed. I currently weigh 180 and can't wait to share my results. I am so overwhelmed with fright after reading people's unsuccessful stories. Albeit, rare, still very disconcerting. I will show you guys a before/after from last year!    

[liannatx 897]

Wow, I am sorry you had such a severe complication from the band! I bet the weight loss and maintenance with the Sleeve will be much healthier and life long for you. This site is a great support and resource as you learn about your new Sleeve! Welcome!

[missfranmurray 18]

Wow, I am sorry you had such a severe complication from the band! I bet the weight loss and maintenance with the Sleeve will be much healthier and life long for you. This site is a great support and resource as you learn about your new Sleeve! Welcome!

Thank you!! I will keep this post updated with progress for sure. I really appreciate the kind words.

[ladivaluz806 87]

I had lap-band revision as well a month ago on April 30th. I had my LB for 10 years and any issues I had during surgery were as a result of my LB. I am so happy that it is gone, and I can actually live my life with out gagging all the time. Good luck to you! You will do amazing.

[missfranmurray 18]

I had lap-band revision as well a month ago on April 30th. I had my LB for 10 years and any issues I had during surgery were as a result of my LB. I am so happy that it is gone, and I can actually live my life with out gagging all the time. Good luck to you! You will do amazing.

OMG thank you! What has your success looked like? What was recovery like? Etc etc lol

[ladivaluz806 87]

Well i had a lot of pain in my diaphram from the LB leaving so much scar tissue. I also had a hiatal hernia repair so those 2 factors were unique in my surgery. You definately need at least a full 7 day week to rest and feel human again. It is a major surgery, and your body will start the healing process asap. But use the rest as much as you can and do the walking at least ever couple of hours you want to walk after surgery. I am down 30 lbs as of today total and i am very happy about that. It is however not easy. Mentally you will have to reprogram yourself and your relationship with food. It is in us, we just have (most of us) unhealthy relationships with food.

[AvalonNeeCee 127]

@missfranmurray @ladivaluz806 fran so proud of you. I am glad I only had to wait 2 months for my surgery coming july 14 as i have already gained 20 lbs after lap band loosened and 20 pounds after removed in May. I can't believe how fast weight has returned. But glad to hear most lose quickly during pre surgery diet and sleeve surgery.

ladivaluz806 how long ago was your sleeve?

[ladivaluz806 87]

I am 6 weeks post op today actually =) getting rid of the bad was the best thing i ever did =)