CommanderS 0 Posted March 7, 2016 I had my Lapband put in Oct. 2005. Initially I lost between 50 and 60 pounds and eventually gained it all back. It really did me no good. Partially my fault too, not just the band. If it was "just a tool", I didn't think it was a very good tool. I am sittiting at my pre band weight. On March 23rd I will get the band removed and a VSG procedure done. I have been spending a lot of time online researching and reading. I am hoping to get helpful info here. I start my pre op diet this Tuesday. My first question is: will I have to get a catheter put in? I have never had one and it seems like it would be painful. Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2goldengirl 2,076 Posted March 7, 2016 Most folks don't require catheters, and if you did, they'd put it in after you were under anesthesia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Candidate 3,215 Posted March 7, 2016 I had one with my RNY. They put it in while I was sedated. It was taken out the next day without any pain. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brown eyed sue 0 Posted March 7, 2016 Hi..I could have written this! Scheduled for March 16th. And even during my lap band procedure, they put one in while I was under. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoMoBand 278 Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) When I had the lap band done, the doc told me I didn't get a catheter, but, who knows, once you've gone under they can do what they want. When I had my band to sleeve revision they did put in a catheter, but, was done when I was under. I didn't have any after affects that I can recall. Edited March 7, 2016 by NoMoBand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CommanderS 0 Posted March 7, 2016 Thank you. Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamshazza 41 Posted March 7, 2016 Good luck! I just had my band out and sleeve completed a week ago on 2/26. No catheter here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoMoBand 278 Posted March 9, 2016 You will not regret making this transition. Best of Luck going your way. Please do keep us posted as how you are doing. jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CommanderS 0 Posted March 16, 2016 Found out from my Doctor that I will not be getting a catheter! Yea! Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CommanderS 0 Posted March 16, 2016 One week to go, Diet going fine Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
