Finally rid of that darn Lap-Band!

Mine was all done in one surgery.  My doctor told me the hardest thing about the whole surgery would be removing the band.  The surgery was lengthy and it took me nearly a full 24 hours to shake the anesthesia but I really liked not having two procedures.  I have had absolutely no pain or discomfort since day 6. My energy level is still really low though.  I'm thankful I had this last week off.  Tomorrow is day 11 and I am going back to work from home.  I think I will be tired but I don't think it will be too bad.  If nothing else I can take a short nap as soon as it's quitting time, or during lunch.

That make's me feel better that you had one surgery. I just did all my pretesting and the doctor mentioned that if there was a problem that there would be a second surgery.  There is no fluid in my band.  my port is what is hurting me.  I really don't want two surgeries.  I can't beleive your going back to work so quick.  after the band I did. Not this time.

Thanks

I just got home from my surgery, which was yesterday.  I only had band removal and not the full surgery.  My doctor said I was just too messed up to do both procedures.  Just  band removal took over 4 hours.  I am so sad I have to wait another 3 or 4 months for bypass, but I am pretty stoked to be able to eat a balanced meal n a couple of weeks.  It's been 7 years since my last good, balanced meal. 

Right now I have a TON of gas pain.  I hope that once that dissipates I will feel a little better. 

Best decision I ever made was getting a revision!!  BANDS SUCK.

I had it all done at once.

Goal weight in 14 months!!  Woo woo

Goal weight...that's awesome!  I can't wait!  I am soooo happy the band is gone.  I agree that thing sucked all 7 years I had it!

I'm so glad I found this thread. I just got insurance approval for revision from lap-band to gastric bypass so don't have a surgery date yet; hopefully it'll be soon! 

I hope it's as wonderful for you as it has been for me so far!

I hope so too *LOL* The lap-band was such a good tool for me for several years, but at about the 4-year mark the issues began. I'm nervous and excited and anxious and hopeful. I'm 56 years old and have a ton of grandchildren to keep up with and hopefully great-grandchildren to play with someday - I want to be healthy again.

I understand where you are coming from. I am 42 with a five year old daughter I can't keep up with.  :)