Sometimes things really do go as planned

Hi Everyone,

I think this is my first thread post since I've come back to the boards after the Lap Band hey-day.  I have been receiving lots of requests these days for reassurance with revision decisions and I thought maybe I should just make a general shout out to all of you who are considering a revision from Band to Bypass that sometimes things really do go as planned!  

I am 7 weeks post-op and so far so good.  The entire process for me has been easy, uncomplicated, straightforward and exactly what I was hoping for this time around.  I am grateful for the experience my Lap Band has given me - while I am a newbie to the RNY I am definitely a Vet when it comes to WLS!  I know that there are several people on this board who had  surgery around the same time as me and that they are having difficulties - some much more serious than others.  But I think, at least I hope, that there are WAY more of us out there that are having the experience they signed on for when they had a revision.  

I am down 32 lbs since my surgery, 48 lbs total including pre-op diet. I am shrinking too - down from size 20 to a 14! I am able to move around better, energy is way up and I am just plain happy.  But even better than all of that - I eat and drink without pain.  I don't need to loosen things up with a warm drink, I don't feel tight, I don't vomit or slime anymore.  I am just a normal person who needs to loose some weight and pays attention to what and how much she eats.  I forgot that this is how I'm supposed to feel!  

There are no guarantees in life - and maybe I just got really lucky.  But I can wholeheartedly say without hesitation I would do it again in a minute.  I suffered for so long with my Band, needlessly it seems now that I know how it can be so different.    I am happy to share my journey - I am a lurker too but I do enjoy the exchanges that happen when we dare to reach out to one another!

Wishing you all good luck and good health!

Ashley

Hi Ashley_S

That's great news!!! Keep up the great work

So happy for you!  Keep on truckin!!! 

Ash- thank you for this post, and yes I think its a great idea for those with positive experiences such as yourself to come out and let the world know! :)

i for one have greatly benefited from your story, and your friendship. You are simply amazing, and i couldnt be happier with your success! well done!!!!

Ahhh, right back at you my dear!  I must say I am very grateful for our lengthy exchanges and am feeling very  blessed these days.  I hope DaVinci can work his magic on you too!

Ash

CONGRATULATIONS!! I loved reading your post. It made me excited!

Thanks!  Do you have your revision date yet?  Been wondering if you  were getting into the pre-op phase of excitement yet or if you were still waiting??  Let me know how you're doing!

Ashley

You are doing absolutely great!  I am having my revision on October 29, 2013.

Yay for you!    Good luck with all your pre-op preparations and of course with your revision.  Keep us in the loop we'll be looking for your good news end of October!