Revision date already
I am so lucky. On Friday I got my date for revision. I am hoping for band to RNY but may get the sleeve if there is too much scar tissue. My insurance will pay if there is problems with the RNY.
I have struggled so bad with the gastric lap band. Only lost 50 pounds. I have heart burn most days. I now have a pain around the band and spasms around the band. The spasms are horrible.
I have given up on the band and am eating everything under the sun. I am starving. I have also gained since August 16th when I seen surgeon. WOW.
Tamara
I have struggled so bad with the gastric lap band. Only lost 50 pounds. I have heart burn most days. I now have a pain around the band and spasms around the band. The spasms are horrible.
I have given up on the band and am eating everything under the sun. I am starving. I have also gained since August 16th when I seen surgeon. WOW.
Tamara
I was approved for revision from band to sleeve in 48 hrs -- then the wait for the date begain -- monday 9/13 is now right around the corner
I won't know if I have the sleeve until I wake up,,,,, seems if the tissue is hard (scar tissue?) doc said sleeve will have to wait for 9-12 weeks because the staple line starts right where the band is...... however with RNY's he does the revision the same time, because he staples a "pouch" vs a sleeve and he has more stomach tissue to work with.
I hope I wake up with the sleeve and not have to go back for it -- 25pds gained with an empmty band for the past 8 months is not fun.
I won't know if I have the sleeve until I wake up,,,,, seems if the tissue is hard (scar tissue?) doc said sleeve will have to wait for 9-12 weeks because the staple line starts right where the band is...... however with RNY's he does the revision the same time, because he staples a "pouch" vs a sleeve and he has more stomach tissue to work with.
I hope I wake up with the sleeve and not have to go back for it -- 25pds gained with an empmty band for the past 8 months is not fun.
Good luck Donna,I'm also having my revision 9/13 at 7:30 a.m. I hope you wake up with your sleeve also.I started my journey last october,very nervous now,but happy to be getting it done.If anyone has an extra prayer i could use one.Thank you all for the support this past year.I'll let you know how it's going when i can.I'll say a prayer for you Donna.