Had my band out yesterday!

[Soexcited 64]

So, after 6 years i said goodbye to my friend the band. It was still fine, no erosion no slippage, i just wanted it out. Boy am i in pain, yikes! I threw up all day in the hospital yesterday and now i have 2 days Clear Liquids then back to a normal diet. For those who had their band out what was your post op diet?

[Sojourner 2,446]

There was no special diet to follow post removal of my band in 2013, with the exception of continuing the same healthy choices for meals that I had with the band. I was advised to continue my exercise, do my best to keep portions small, and avoid those tempting and unhealthy carbs.

[terrym123 15]

Did you have only the band removal? Or did you have a revision surgery as well?

[Soexcited 64]

My revision is 2 surgeries, first band removal then i need 2 months to heal before he will bypass me, so unless I chicken out bypass will be around Christmas time!

[Maraki 23]

I'm having band out on dec 18th and bypass revision on the same day. Very happy but afraid of the pain afterward. Some people say it's tolerable and others say it's so unbearably painful! I'm 52 please share your stats

Thanks

[Soexcited 64]

Hi Maraki Im 50 and had the band put in Nov 09 it was great for a while, I lost only 30 pounds with it but since i wasnt that big to start with i was happy enough. But then i gained it back...i ate sliders and crap because i coulnt eat a piece of chicken and a salad. So now its out and my bypass will get me to goal (id like to loose 60 pounds) the port removal pain was the worse but it only took a few days to calm down ... i had it out Thursday morning and its Sunday night now and im feeling almost normal. Tomorrow is my first day back to work so well see how my day goes!

[retzlpa 98]

Maraki - I had band out and revision to bypass on the 26th. I have been miserable ever since. My left shoulder was put into a not normal position during surgery, possibly had been dislocated. Since my band has been in since 2010 and has been out of place, there was a lot of scar tissue that had to be removed, so my belly was very swollen and large bruises near every incision. Where the port had been was and still is the worst. It is about 3 inch long incision, and is so swollen that the incision is nearly buried. Iam on 8, 5mg oxycodone per day plus 2, 40mg oxycontin er for pain. So far the first week I have been completely useless and have had troubles getting in fluids on Protein, the only thing I have positive to say is that I know it's getting better, and my Dr's and support staff have been fantastic. My weight loss so far since beginning preoperative diet is 32 pounds. I don't see it in the mirror but I know when I put clothes on, and friends are shocked when they see me. So for me, all the pain and emotional fighting I've had has been worth it.

[Soexcited 64]

Retzlpa ... i had my band out the 29th so just 3 days after you....who did your surgery? Crazy you could get the band out and bypassed the same day. I still feel wierd....no more real pain just discomfort really....but im so tired!

[retzlpa 98]

Dr Greenberg in Madison, WI did my surgery.

[Maraki 23]

Maraki - I had band out and revision to bypass on the 26th. I have been miserable ever since. My left shoulder was put into a not normal position during surgery, possibly had been dislocated. Since my band has been in since 2010 and has been out of place, there was a lot of scar tissue that had to be removed, so my belly was very swollen and large bruises near every incision. Where the port had been was and still is the worst. It is about 3 inch long incision, and is so swollen that the incision is nearly buried. Iam on 8, 5mg oxycodone per day plus 2, 40mg oxycontin er for pain. So far the first week I have been completely useless and have had troubles getting in fluids on Protein, the only thing I have positive to say is that I know it's getting better, and my Dr's and support staff have been fantastic. My weight loss so far since beginning preoperative diet is 32 pounds. I don't see it in the mirror but I know when I put clothes on, and friends are shocked when they see me. So for me, all the pain and emotional fighting I've had has been worth it.

[Maraki 23]

Thanks for being so honest! Now I'm more afraid but still want to go through with it. Was the hospital a center of excellence for bariatric surgery! Do you think you would be able to go to work in a week?. I have to think of myself for once even though I'm the only one working to support my family. Do you think I'm being selfish for taking the chance of anything bad happening after surgery? I can't bear the weight on my ankles any more just have an incredibly large appetite and sweet tooth

[Soexcited 64]

Im on day 5 post op band removal and just finnished my 2nd nap of the day!

How much did you loose with your band Maraki?

[Maraki 23]

Maraki - I had band out and revision to bypass on the 26th. I have been miserable ever since. My left shoulder was put into a not normal position during surgery, possibly had been dislocated. Since my band has been in since 2010 and has been out of place, there was a lot of scar tissue that had to be removed, so my belly was very swollen and large bruises near every incision. Where the port had been was and still is the worst. It is about 3 inch long incision, and is so swollen that the incision is nearly buried. Iam on 8, 5mg oxycodone per day plus 2, 40mg oxycontin er for pain. So far the first week I have been completely useless and have had troubles getting in fluids on Protein, the only thing I have positive to say is that I know it's getting better, and my Dr's and support staff have been fantastic. My weight loss so far since beginning preoperative diet is 32 pounds. I don't see it in the mirror but I know when I put clothes on, and friends are shocked when they see me. So for me, all the pain and emotional fighting I've had has been worth it.

[Maraki 23]

To feel like that thank you for responding I am just in awe with all the responses here

Im on day 5 post op band removal and just finnished my 2nd nap of the day!

How much did you loose with your band Maraki?[/quovte]

Ilost 67 pounds and gained it all back

Maraki - I had band out and revision to bypass on the 26th. I have been miserable ever since. My left shoulder was put into a not normal position during surgery, possibly had been dislocated. Since my band has been in since 2010 and has been out of place, there was a lot of scar tissue that had to be removed, so my belly was very swollen and large bruises near every incision. Where the port had been was and still is the worst. It is about 3 inch long incision, and is so swollen that the incision is nearly buried. Iam on 8, 5mg oxycodone per day plus 2, 40mg oxycontin er for pain. So far the first week I have been completely useless and have had troubles getting in fluids on Protein, the only thing I have positive to say is that I know it's getting better, and my Dr's and support staff have been fantastic. My weight loss so far since beginning preoperative diet is 32 pounds. I don't see it in the mirror but I know when I put clothes on, and friends are shocked when they see me. So for me, all the pain and emotional fighting I've had has been worth it.

To feel like that thank you for responding I am just in awe with all the responses here

Im on day 5 post op band removal and just finnished my 2nd nap of the day!

How much did you loose with your band Maraki?[/quovte]

Ilost 67 pounds and gained it all back

Maraki - I had band out and revision to bypass on the 26th. I have been miserable ever since. My left shoulder was put into a not normal position during surgery, possibly had been dislocated. Since my band has been in since 2010 and has been out of place, there was a lot of scar tissue that had to be removed, so my belly was very swollen and large bruises near every incision. Where the port had been was and still is the worst. It is about 3 inch long incision, and is so swollen that the incision is nearly buried. Iam on 8, 5mg oxycodone per day plus 2, 40mg oxycontin er for pain. So far the first week I have been completely useless and have had troubles getting in fluids on Protein, the only thing I have positive to say is that I know it's getting better, and my Dr's and support staff have been fantastic. My weight loss so far since beginning preoperative diet is 32 pounds. I don't see it in the mirror but I know when I put clothes on, and friends are shocked when they see me. So for me, all the pain and emotional fighting I've had has been worth it.

I don't know how to change the ticker but I am right now at about 261

[Soexcited 64]

Well I should have taken my temperature earlier, its 101.7 no wonder i dont feel good!