Me and my adventures with bandy

I had an upper GI today and it looks like my band has slipped and my port has flipped!

I feel validated! Now, my surgeon has all the documentation he needs to do the revision.

This is a relief

I hope you are all doing well on your journey.

am glad you got the news you needed!

Great news

That is so sad! Not one but TWO band problems at once! How long have u had your band???

Thanks Jen! You have helped me so much and I really appreciate it.

I have had my band for a little over ten years now. I can't believe I kept it so long considering the surgeon that place it wanted it removed one month post-op.

I don't regret my decision because it did help me curb my portions and kept me from gaining anymore weight. I feel like I would have gained a lot more without it. I also feel like I'm less afraid of WLS now that I have been through one procedure.

The nutritionist wants to work with me on an eating plan once I'm out of surgery. I feel like I could lose weight short-term but doubt I will be able to keep it off without surgery. I want to be compliant but I'm afraid if I lose too much weight I won't be eligible for the rny.

hey Kim, I had my lap to RNY on Friday. Actually came home on Saturday. I can't say it was easy. I have had a lot of pain not from the RNY itself but from the removal of the lap band.

I know you are excited about having the band removed


Tamara

Hey Tamara,

I am so glad everything went smoothly for you.

I had so much pain after the band that I can't imagine it being worse. I had gallbladder surgery a year later and it was a walk in the park compared to the band. I'm allergic to pain meds so I hope they find one that my system can tolerate.

How much time are you going to take off for the recovery?

Kim

I have the realize band and it is clamped on  to the muscle. I think when he removed it , that is is what is causing so much pain. 

I am taking 2 weeks off. It is hard for me to set at the computer for any length of time.  I have a desk job so I think 2 weeks will be good.



Tamara

Glad to hear everything went well, Tamara!

Hey Tamara,
Glad you are doing well! I had a hard time recovering also..but I did make it back to work after two weeks...desk job.

Keep us updated.