Still no regrets

mmplumme
on 7/5/12 5:27 pm - TX

VSG on 06/11/12 with

I was revised from lap band to sleeve on June 11th. 11days post-op I went to hospital with a leak. Esophageal stent placed and abdominal drains x2. I spent 1.5 weeks in the hospital and am now home with IV antibiotics and 1drain still in. Esophageal stent will be removed surgically on Monday. All this being said, I am still glad I did this!!!! Please pray for no more complications!

lucy2e
on 7/5/12 5:33 pm - Laurel, MD

VSG on 06/01/11 with

Prayers and happy thoughts are headed your way for an easy healing journey the rest of the way! Take care of yourself!

Lucy (Imma Loser!)

HW 335 SW 311 CW 181.2 -- Goals: Twoderville - 6/7/11, 280 - 7/1/11, 260 - 8/1/11, 240 - 10/30/11 Centry Club - 11/22/11, 220 - 12/27/11 Onederland - 5/25/12, 180 - , 170 (surgeons goal) -
We shall see where this leads...

Missey J.
on 7/5/12 5:44 pm - AZ

VSG on 08/27/12 with

Big prayers and hugs heading your way

Age 53, 5'2", HW 337, Pre OpW 312.5, SW ?, CW 286

debk21
on 7/5/12 5:57 pm - Mansfield, TX

VSG on 11/22/10 with

I'm sorry you are having to go through this! Happy healing thoughts your way and great big {{{Hugs}}}

Deb

Goal Reached in 12.5 Months
HW: 274 Pre-OpW: 266 SW: 254 CW: 125 GW: 145

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Sleeva
on 7/5/12 6:01 pm - GA

VSG on 07/19/12 with

Wishing you a speedy recovery

   ROMANS 12:1
   I beseech you therefore brethern, by the mercies of God,that you present your bodies a living sacrifice,holy and acceptable to God which is your reasonable service.

catana
on 7/5/12 6:41 pm - Bryan, TX

VSG on 08/02/12 with

Hope things turn around, and very soon you are posting how well you are doing! Then you can be doubly glad you did this. Keep us posted...

-cat

mmplumme
on 7/5/12 7:15 pm - TX

VSG on 06/11/12 with

Thanks everyone for the support!! I am trying to stay possitive!!!! The best part is I am for sure dropping pounds, lol. I think I am down almost 20lbs. Not quite the way I would have done it, but I will take it. It's the silver lining, lol!!!!

favrow812
on 7/5/12 7:39 pm - Olathe, KS

VSG on 02/20/12 with

((HUGS)) and thoughts and love and prayers coming your way! I hope you get well soon!!!! keep us updated!!!

There is only one success--to be able to spend your life in your own way.

Rouxful
on 7/5/12 7:44 pm

VSG on 06/18/11 with

See, the great part is that no matter what complications have, you'll never lose your sleeve. Complications with the band mean losing your hope at losing your pounds. With the sleeve, no one will ever be able to take it away from you. You've got this tool for life. Congrats on your revision and I'm sure you'll be fixed up in no time.

HW 403 / SW 372 / CW 204 / GW 199

pineview01
on 7/5/12 7:44 pm - Davison, MI

Lap Band on 02/25/09 with

Here's hoping for a safe speedy recovery.

I am hoping to revise from my lap band to a sleeve. I wish I hadn't read this

though

Did you get the sleeve during the same surgery that you had the band out? If not how long did they wait in between?

I would love to hear it all if you don't mind the telling/retelling.

BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13!

mmplumme
on 7/5/12 8:51 pm - TX

VSG on 06/11/12 with

pineview01,
Please do not shy away from the revision just because of my experience! There are those that had no issues at all!!!! Just know that complications are possible. The main thing is that even with everything I am still glad I did it!!!!!! My surgeon did it all in one surgery. My lap band was attached to my liver and my stomach and therefore was at a high risk for leaks. But, my dr. explained this all before hand. I knew what could happen. It all still seamed worth it! Just be sure to do your research and know that it is a serious surgery. All in all, I still have no regrets! Complications can be fixed and I will still have my sleeve to hrlp me lose the weight. I am also so glad that lap band is GONE!!!! Feel free to ask me anything and good luck to you!!!

USAF Wife
on 7/5/12 7:49 pm

Revision on 06/03/09 with

I popped a leak 2 days after my revision right before discharge with my revision.

Hang in there, it sucks, NO DOUBT, but let me tell ya, I'd do it ALL over again to live the life I have 3 years out now.

Band to VSG revision: June 3, 2009
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs

Ohiogirl
on 7/5/12 8:59 pm - OH

VSG on 10/02/12 with

Was your band taken out and sleeve done in same surgery? I had my band out in 2007 but surgeon told me that I could have scar tissue from band - so I am considered a revision. Just wondering since I now have read of these two leaks from revisions.

USAF Wife
on 7/6/12 5:55 am

Revision on 06/03/09 with

Yes, it was done in one procedure. There was no way to tell how severely the band had damaged my stomach, not one of the diagnostics showed the extent of the damage.

The risk for a leak with a revision is quadrupled vs. a virgin sleeve. I was my surgeon's first and only leak ever.

It happens, there's more leaks around here from virgin sleeves as well. So, it's a risk, I knew my chances were high. I survived and I'm thriving 3 years later.

Band to VSG revision: June 3, 2009
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs

pineview01
on 7/8/12 12:47 am - Davison, MI

Lap Band on 02/25/09 with

On July 6, 2012 at 5:55 AM Pacific Time, USAF Wife wrote:

Yes, it was done in one procedure. There was no way to tell how severely the band had damaged my stomach, not one of the diagnostics showed the extent of the damage.

The risk for a leak with a revision is quadrupled vs. a virgin sleeve. I was my surgeon's first and only leak ever.

It happens, there's more leaks around here from virgin sleeves as well. So, it's a risk, I knew my chances were high. I survived and I'm thriving 3 years later.

I think that is why the doc wants to wait two months between. He said there was a much higher risk of leaks in the area where the band was. It wants it to heal but, if I really whined he would most likely give in. After reading all this I think waiting would be best.

BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13!

USAF Wife
on 7/8/12 5:30 am

Revision on 06/03/09 with

On July 8, 2012 at 12:47 AM Pacific Time, pineview01 wrote:

On July 6, 2012 at 5:55 AM Pacific Time, USAF Wife wrote:

Yes, it was done in one procedure. There was no way to tell how severely the band had damaged my stomach, not one of the diagnostics showed the extent of the damage.

The risk for a leak with a revision is quadrupled vs. a virgin sleeve. I was my surgeon's first and only leak ever.

It happens, there's more leaks around here from virgin sleeves as well. So, it's a risk, I knew my chances were high. I survived and I'm thriving 3 years later.

I think that is why the doc wants to wait two months between. He said there was a much higher risk of leaks in the area where the band was. It wants it to heal but, if I really whined he would most likely give in. After reading all this I think waiting would be best.

My surgeon really didn't have much of an option to not sleeve me. The damage was so significant, he had to remove so much tissue, he had to do something. Unfortunately, I popped a leak and it was repaired immediately, by him going in and sewing my stomach back from 2 separate pieces.

Your surgeon will know what's best.

Band to VSG revision: June 3, 2009
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs

trayb17
on 7/5/12 7:53 pm

VSG on 01/05/12 with

Praying for no more complications and that your recovery is smooth from this point forward!

Tracy
www.bluebutterflyweightloss.blogspot.com

mmplumme
on 7/5/12 8:54 pm - TX

VSG on 06/11/12 with

Thanks again everyone for all the prayers and support!!!! You all sure know how to keep my spirits up!!!!

happyteacher
on 7/6/12 4:58 pm

VSG on 12/19/11 with

You have a dang fine attitude there. Prayers are being sent your way :0)

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