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Just a little info about myself. I had my original surgery of a realize band done on 1/5/09. Had a band repair in Aug '09. Ended up having a slipped band in Jan '10 that needed surgical repair.  All of 2010 we tried to get restriction without success. Come the end of '10, had had enough and decided to try for a revision. After one year of attempt appeals with insurance, we gave up the fight and settled on a cash pay price for a revision to RNY. (Insurance agreed to pay for the removal of the band).
I had surgery Nov. 29 and had a very uneventful hospital stay. Came home on Friday. Friday and Saturday were also uneventful; however, Sunday and Monday have been frustrating.  I have had a couple of times where things just aren't going down and others where they go down fine. Not sure this is to be expected at less than one week postop. Very frustrated since the first 5 days were very smooth. I go in on Wednesday for suture removal so will see how things go. 
Totally different recovery from the band.  Also have upper abdominal tightness at the end of the day, not really painful, but tightness, is this normal also.   Any help is appreciated.
I am walking 2-3+ miles per day. Haven't taken anything stronger than Tylenol since Friday morning in the hospital.  I am ready to get this weightloss back on the road. I had originally lost about 80 pounds with the band and ended up gaining about 40 pounds back.during my two years of issues.
Steph

Congrats on getting to the losing side of surgery Becca.  So sorry that you had to go back again the next day.  Remember to splint your incisions with your hand of a pillow.  I found this helped a lot.  The most painful incision for me was a spot loser than my left incision, closer to my waistline.  This bothered for a couple of weeks.

I too enjoyed the lack of hunger.  Sip, sip, sip.  Keep us up to date.  Hope this note finds you released and home safe and sound.  Prayers for a rapid recovery.  Let's lose together.

Each of us tolerated different shakes.  For some it is texture, smell, taste that bother us.  For those affected my smell, try to use a sippy cup, covered coffee cup to limit the amount of odor you get when sipping.  Make the shakes thinner or thicker for your taste needs.  Crushed ice in the shake makes them thicker, also adding a teaspoon or two of the powder from sugar free pudding adds thickness.  Try different brands, our tastes can change from before surgery to post op.  Order samples of a variety of protein sources.  Get samples from others at local support group. 

Samples can be ordered from unjury, bariatric advantage, check with local gnc and natural food stores.  Adding powdered milk granules to your drink adds extra protein.  Sugarfree carnation instant breakfast has protein.  Your surgeon's office will have a list of protein sources that you can try also.  Some love unjury protein mixed with crystal light.  Just try a variety of things.

Juan, congrats on getting a surgery date, or two.  Having wls on your birthday could be the best gift you have ever received on your birthday.  Talk of new birthdate, wls birth that is.  Looking forward to reading more on your journey through wls and recovery.  Either date is just around the bend.  Which surgery did you decide on?

Added my prayers to the others.  Looking forward to good news and pics of the new babe with grandma.  Take care Lisa.