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Band out 7/27/17, Sleeve in 1/17/18!

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BeeBlueHeron    87

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Hi all!

I'm scheduled to have the sleeve on January 17. I'm very excited but also very nervous. I'm having it in Mexico, where I got my band, which I was VERY happy with. I needed to have it removed for reasons unrelated to the band itself. I'm very hopeful but worried -- I have to spend so much more time down there after the surgery -- four extra days! I know that's for my own good, with the barium swallow to check for leaks, et al. Any wise words of encouragement from those who have gone before? Should I bring an abdominal binder? That was so helpful after the band.

Thank you!

Blue

(pics are before lap band surgery, August 2012. and me in September of this year -- before I put on an additional 15 pounds!)

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Topaz1941    0

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I'm going to Mexico on the 6th for sleeve, what Dr are you seeing?

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BeeBlueHeron    87

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I'm going to Mexico on the 6th for sleeve, what Dr are you seeing?

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Hi Topaz -- I'm going to Dr. Ortiz, same as before. Who are you seeing? [emoji4]

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BeeBlueHeron    87

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I had my band out 7 25 17 bypass on 11 10 17 you will be fine. Stay in touch

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Thank you! How are you feeling?

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Kristen117    20

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Yes the binder is very helpful. I used it for all my abdominal surgeries. Good luck.

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What is the binder? I'm curious!!! [emoji1] [emoji1]

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