Surgery next Thursday- TERRIFIED

[Tina1969 10]

I'm moving from Band to RNY on the 29th of October. The band which I got in 2009 helped me lose 150lbs but also gave me severe gastrparesis. My stomach will no longer digest food. It goes in and sits there for days. Becomes septic. I get ill. It's miserable. Worst decision ever. My surgeon is hopeful this will fix the issue. But he cautioned me it could be a rough surgery because they don't know the true extent of damage done by my band and the gastrparesis until they open me up. That's not comforting to hear. I hear soooo many horror stories on social media. I think I'm prepared. The liquid diet has been rough. My stomach has reacted with severe nausea and constant hunger pains. Not a fun combination. Only 9 days till they cut me feels both like it's moving to fast and taking an eternity to get here. I'm just scared. I'm a single mom of a 9 yr old autistic boy and can't afford to be out of commission a long time. So many thoughts twirling thru my head. No longer sleeping. Just nerves I guess. They are changing 80% of the medicine I've been taking for 5 years this week to more Bariatric friendly meds. Will I be as stable? Will they work as good? So many unanswered questions. Thanks for letting me rant.

[The Candidate 3,215]

I can't relate to your particular situation as I've never had the band. I am however, 12 weeks out from the bypass. I have no regrets. It was definitely worth it.

I hope everything gets resolved with your revision. Best of luck!

[Tina1969 10]

Thank you. That's comforting.

[Nologoz 18]

I'm moving from Band to RNY on the 29th of October. The band which I got in 2009 helped me lose 150lbs but also gave me severe gastrparesis. My stomach will no longer digest food. It goes in and sits there for days. Becomes septic. I get ill. It's miserable. Worst decision ever. My surgeon is hopeful this will fix the issue. But he cautioned me it could be a rough surgery because they don't know the true extent of damage done by my band and the gastrparesis until they open me up. That's not comforting to hear. I hear soooo many horror stories on social media. I think I'm prepared. The liquid diet has been rough. My stomach has reacted with severe nausea and constant hunger pains. Not a fun combination. Only 9 days till they cut me feels both like it's moving to fast and taking an eternity to get here. I'm just scared. I'm a single mom of a 9 yr old autistic boy and can't afford to be out of commission a long time. So many thoughts twirling thru my head. No longer sleeping. Just nerves I guess. They are changing 80% of the medicine I've been taking for 5 years this week to more Bariatric friendly meds. Will I be as stable? Will they work as good? So many unanswered questions. Thanks for letting me rant.

Hey Tina,

Your story is a bit different than mine. I had a dialated esophagus. You have gastroparesis.

Although they are two totally different conditions, I thought it might help for you to hear that after my conversion from Lapband to RnY....all my problems with the esophagus and GERD, and acid reflux went away.

I don't know how I lived for so long with that band. It was causing me major issues which have all gone away now.

I'm sure your doctor is skilled and knowledgeable and is correct when he tells you the surgery will help fix those problems.

I know it's hard, but try to go into the surgery with the mindset that this will fix your problem. That is what modern medicine is all about. Be grateful that you are in a position to fix the problem...instead of having to live with it for a longer amount of time.

Best of luck to you! Give us all an update when you are feeling up to it!

[Soexcited 64]

Well, how did you do?? I had my band out on the 29th too so we share a surgery date! My doc wants to wait 2 months before i get my bypass to heal my stomach from the band. Funny how doctors do things sooooo differently.

[Tina1969 10]

Surgery went well. Went home next day. Then developed a serious Iilus. Which sucked. Back in hospital for 4 days.

[Soexcited 64]

Ohhhh whats lilus? Are you in the hospital now?

[PMJ 55]

Hi Tina

That is a lot to deal with, on all fronts. You go right ahead and voice any thoughts, concerns or fears as for rants…your not even close so if you want to go right ahead. That's what this thread is for. Cause we are all wishing you well and will offer as much support as possible.

I am hopeful recovery will pass by quickly but most important remove so much discomfort and pain. Have your beautiful little boy give you a hug on the home front and we will have your back on the cyber side. Please keep us informed and if feeling off from new meds. reach us and we will reach back. You are a brave woman and doing the all the right things. One step at a time…sending strenght and prayers. Will send wishes for sleep

[Tina1969 10]

Home!!!! Illus is when bowels shut down and create an obstruction. But they have started moving again

[Soexcited 64]

So you went back to the hospital why? Do you get severe tummy pain? I googled Illus and it dosent seem to be a word, is it an acronym?

[Tina1969 10]

It's Ileus. I spelled it wrong. It means I had a bowel obstruction kinda. They stopped working. Pain. Nausea. Vomiting. But on the mend again. Home today.

[Soexcited 64]

Well thank god your home now:) feel better!!