Anyone have a Lap Band removed and RNY or Sleeve done on the same day?
Just had my band to sleeve revision done on 8/20. All in one surgery. In the hospital for 2 nights, which were challenging, and will be home for 2 weeks. Eight days out I feel fine. Had a low grade fever at night for 6 days which my surgeon said is normal. No pain meds except at bed time and my only issue is low energy. Need to rest after minimal activity. Totally better than I expected! I actually have less pain on my side than when my band and port was in.
I had my Lapband removed, my gall bladder removed and RNY surgery on 07/31. The surgery took a total of 4 hours. I actually recovered very fast. I was in the hospital two nights. I was active before surgery and was anxious to get moving as soon as I could after surgery. I was able to walk a pretty good distance down the hospital hall 4 hours after my surgery. On the day I returned home, I walked .4 mile and within 3 days I was up to 2 miles a day. My pain was bad for maybe 5 days and then annoying the next week. This week I am pain free. Also, my surgeon lifted all my restrictions last Thursday. I have ridden my bike 3 times, each between 10-15 miles. – Tom
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