WOW-This was a whopper of a surgery

I posted this on the Revision board also. I had my revision surgery and gallbladder removed all with 1 laparoscopic surgery. WOW. 3 hours in OR. This is a much different surgery than lap band. I've been in hospital 7 days. I got a small infection at the site where my drain was. They have been treating this but going home tomorrow. I started IsoPure drinks today and phase 2 full liquids tomorrow. Surgeon says my pouch is really small, like the size of a walnut, but will expand some over time. I barely got in 40 grams of protein and 35oz of liquids. Not hungry at all. This surgery has kicked my butt, tho. No energy at all. Sure hope its worth it.

I did not have a revision just a RNY to start and I still have my gall bladder but I can tell you that IT WAS WORTH IT FOR ME.  I am not quite 3 months out and still in the "Honeymoon" phase but ITS BEEN WORTH IT.  I can walk and even run some with no issue!  I fit in most any seat!  I can almost by clothes off a normal wrack (size 18 -20 by a 16 I should be good to go!) .  My sleep apnea is better!...I JUST FEEL GREAT!

Love your title. I wonder if your pria lab band surgery is why your pouch is so small.  I have the same thing, small pouch that took hours instead of about 20 minutes to creat due to lesions coursed by the lab band. I was in surgery for over 5 hours.  Thin liquids for 21 days. I was out of hospital 4 days post op.  

It'll be worth it. Hope your recovery goes well, sorry to hear about the infection.

I also had a small pouch and it still serves me well.

Sorry to hear about your infection but it will be worth it in the end. I had my surgery a year ago next  Thursday anD was overweight my whole life. I had uncontrolled high blood pressure,diabetes,daily back and daily knee pain. Now pain is gone,blood sugar is 70 with no meds and blood pressure is normal. I have gone from a size 24 to a size 0 oR 1 and lost 133 pounds and best of all I feel great. You will too!

I'm amazed at how easy this surgery is being preformed now. An infection is not easy, but laparoscopic sure is. I had a 17 in*****ision, spent 1 day in the ICU, and another 8 days in the hospital, and over a year before I could eat more than 1/4 cup. I remember my 8 week PO appointment, I felt great. I've been 10 years with no complications and don't regret any of it

Yes I was surprised after surgery...kicked my butt too. Keep drinking! Get lots of rest! Feel better soon!!!

Gee whiz, did you have major issues with the infection? 7 days? Yikes! Hope you go home very soon!

Not major but wanted to treat in hospital before he sent me home to get continued care from my DH.

Sorry to hear about the infection.  All things considered, sounds like you are doing pretty well.

I am writing this post because I am waiting for insurance approval for a similar whopper surgery.  (Removal of misplaced lap band, gall bladder removal, and RNY.)  I am anxious to hear of your progress because I was only planning to spend a day (maybe two) in the hospital.  Seven+ days in the hospital puts a different perspective on things for me. 

Hang in there, every day will be a remarkable improvement.