3rd Dilation's a charm, right?

Thanks from the encouraging words. I don't have my hopes up. Gotta get past the one week mark without any issues. Then I may get a little excited. So far so good though.

I am now banded and have just started the revision process to RNY. I am also trying to avoid heart disease and other issues due to my diabetes and family inheritances.  I hope things go well for you.  

Thank you for your sweet words ebonymc.  Good luck with your revision.  The last year with my band was a nightmare.  This forum is a great place to vent, share your concerns, and be encouraged.  Keep us posted on your progress.

 

I had a band to bypass revision in nov of 2011. Ended up with 4 dilatations. After the first one, I had a systemic inflammatory response versus a possible perforation which my body healed itself. My first dilatation was 10 days post surgery.The first 6 weeks I was on liquids also. It was rough going, but after getting through the first 2.5 months things got better.  My other issue was I had a terrible time with dehydration. Ended up in the ER several times for fluids.

Thank you for sharing your story with me, makes me feel not so unusual!  My hope was to make it through the weekend without any issues and I did.  So far, so good and longer than I've gone without my stoma closing off.  I've been dehydrated and can not tolerate Whey protein- so that's been a concern of mine.