Finally rid of that darn Lap-Band!

I had my revision from band to RNY bypass last Friday and oh what  a relief to have that band out.  Every sip of liquid no longer feels stuck in my chest.  I'm so excited! 

I traveled from Alaska to Nevada for the surgery and returned home last night.  Everything went great and I didn't even have to overnight in the hospital.  I felt pretty horrible the first day after surgery but feeling so much better now. 

I'm getting my water and protein shakes in as required and also get a snack consisting of 1-2 tablespoons of cottage cheese.  I haven't had a desire for food but tomorrow will be the true test when everyone is gathered around the Thanksgiving Dinner table.

Congrats!  I have my revision surgery on 12/15... Can't wait!

Congrats on your date.  It will be here before you know it.  I am so happy the band is gone.  It is such a wonderful feeling.

You can do! Congrats your life will be so much better without it!!

Thanks.  Hey I just noticed where you are from.  I was born in Vancouver and have some good childhood memories from the area.

Congratulations on your surgery!  Mine is scheduled for next Thursday and I am SO excited to get this pesky band out.  I have completely forgotten what "normal" feels like.  :)   I am really really hoping I can get it all done at once.  My surgeon is not too sure he can do it, though, because he doesn't like the look of my barium swallow.  I am just praying when he goes in everything looks fine and I will be revised and on my way to healthy once again. 

How is your energy level one week after?  I am planning to go back to work (from home) after a week but I am worried about being tired.  Is it really bad? 

i'm new on the site. My surgery is scheduled for 12/17/14 and I can't wait to get this band out. I have had pains for over a year and having problems eating with nothing in band.  I am scared like everyone else. I have been through the liquid diet for weeks so it's just getting back to that routine. I just want to have energy to go on vacation 4 weeks after surgery. Before this site I did not know people were having the same problems. thanks

good luck..I'm right before you 12/12/13....I'll let u know....

It was an immediate relief for me when the band came out.  Nothing gets "stuck" anymore, when before everything got stuck.  I'm less than two weeks out and I dont have a lot of energy but I do feel I could enjoy a vacation right now.