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I will be having conversion surgery from lapband to gastric sleeve on next week. I know this will be difficult because of the conversion but I'm also 66 years old. Is there anyone else that is as ancient as I and how was it? I also need a good recommendation on a good clear Protein Drink for the week after surgery. Please help.

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I am not nearly as ancient as you (I am a mere 51), but I have had a great experience. I was sleeved April 20, 2015 and started with a super high BMI. I couldn't be happier with my progress so far.

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I am 64 and had the sleeve surgery 3 mos ago. It was easy for me. No issues with gas getting trapped, no pain and no complications. My only issue was pre-op......my surgery was scheduled for noon and didn't happen until 5pm. I was a nervous wreck by then and thirsty and hungry. As far as a Protein drink, I couldn't stand anything sweet for about a month after surgery. I was so lucky that my surgeon starts patients on cream Soups when they come home from the hosp and then soft mushies on week 2. Now I drink the premixed Premier Protein from costco. I mix the choc one with a Tblspoon of cocoa powder and lots of ice and put it in the blender. I also bought some NOW beef Gelatin powder on Amazon and mix it with broth. It has 9 grams of protein. I hope this helps and all goes well with your surgery.

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