I recently moved to Georgia and need to find a bariatric surgeon in the central part of the state to remove my Realize band. The port is sideways and I developed horrible reflux. Anyone one here have any suggestions? Thanks.

Hi there!

I'm good! I posted some follow up after surgery on the DS board. My fault for not following up here.

Surgery was super fast - under 45 minutes. I don't even remember making it to anesthesia. I woke up in recovery and then two hours early in my room. The worst pain was from the gas and I was keen to be up and walking asap. I discharged at 10am the next morning after meeting all their requirements.

I just had my first post op appointment today and was moved to soft foods from all protein shakes and water. The surgeon says the incisions look good and are healing, however slowly. I've been puttering around at home the whole time being careful about bending and lifting but haven't had pain issues. The bit of cottage cheese today was amazing.

I did have to work literally all the time to meet the protein and water goals in the first week. Took a few days of constant sipping but now meeting everything consistently and I can sip up to 10 ounces an hour.

No buyers remorse here but it's certainly been a journey! Are you getting a DS?

Happy surgiversary! Good job!!

Hey everyone,

Sharing something I learned today about a voluntary recall for some pre-made protein shakes. FYI. Includes some PP.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety -alerts/lyons-magnus-voluntarily-recalls-53-nutritional-and- beverage-products-due-potential-microbial

Thank you so much. I found it and did report.