Glad you are going to a psychiastrist. I think that would be very helpful. You sound very angry with your current situation. But why are you posting on the March 2008 board? I think the RNY board would be more your situation since you are seven years out.

I originally had the ban done on Dec. 17th but during the surgery they found a mass on my stomach. They sent it to the lab and found out it was a benign tumor called a GIST. So my doctor devised a plan were I would get the ban removed and get a vertical sleeve. It would take of the tumor ever growing back and the original reason for surgery, weight lose. Now that I am 5 days post-op from the vertical sleeve, I feel miserable. The gas bubbles, I can't even drink or eat without experiencing some painful gas. I find myself trying to make myself belch to relieve the gas. Walking, I have been walking so much that my husband is worried that I will pass out so soon after surgery. I have explained this, they told me walking will help, that remains to be seen. I can't even drink the recommend protein supplements that is required, I am almost at a point were I am afraid to eat or drink anything. Does anyone have a solution? Is this all apart of the process? Could i take some gas relieving medicine?

Congratulations! You've done it and you will be feeling sooooooooo much better each day. Just remember, the old adage...one day at a time, or one sip at a time. When I had it done, in the beginning, I bought those tommy tippy sippy cups (love it). Had different colors for whatever liquid I was drinking. Hey, it worked!! Take care and looking forward to your progress.

I am finally scheduled for surgery and I am looking for a support group in Charleston, SC. I used to go to one that meet on Wed nights but they disbanded, I guess. Does any one know of one?

I got home before noon Thursday had RNY Tuesday. Still a little sore but I am doing well. Dr LeBlanc asked that I do protein first so I am having trouble gettting everything in but he said not to worry he only wants me to drink 2 oz of protien at a time. I am walking well and I get to shower today YEAAAA I am not sick anymore just when I take my pills that are melted in water. I see the Doc on Wed next week. When I got back to my room after surgery I asked my hubby why would I do this to myself but by Wed. I was ok with it just that first day I doubted why I would do that. Looking forward to being a big loser. Have a great day. Hugs Bev