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Absolutely miserable!!! - I have posted a few times since my Revision from LapBand to RNY (July 31) and I'm STILL miserable! I know that it's going to take a bit long to recoup, since 2 weeks before my revi...

Update from my post a few days ago.. ER visit - So to recap, the pain when I drink, prompted me to call my Dr.. Who sent me to ER. ER did labs & CT scan which showed an inflamed pancreas. The levels are mildly elevated, but I wa...

16 days post op- stomach pain thru the roof!! - Ok, so every time I eat, my stomach hurts... Every time I drink I get stabbing pains in my stomach.... I was fine before. Last 2 days have been HORRIBLE!!! I'm back on the liquid p...

Ugh! Today everything I try to eat tastes HORRIBLE - So, I'm 10 days post op... Everything I've tried to eat today tastes horrible and I get in 1 bite & that's it. So it's nearly 7pm, I've had hardly anything I need. I know my Dr sai...

8 days out & I'm having a hard time - So, I had my revision from the band to an RNY on July 31. I had a LOT of adhesions and recovery has been painful. My Dr switched my pain meds and I actually went to work for 4 hrs...

Hungry!!!!! - Ugh! I'm HUNGRY & on liquid phase...everything I've "eaten" 2oz cream soup & 1.5oz vanilla pudding has upset my stomach causing diarrhea any ideas on what to try and eat?

Isn't this site supposed to be supportive?? - I have noticed with others posts, the responses they get are harsh & very judge mental ! I joined OH to get advise from others that have been where I am and to bounce ideas off my ...

Best darn vanilla pudding on the planet!!! - Ok, my taste buds are wonky... In the hospital this morning I got 1oz of sugar free fat free vanilla pudding... And it tasted like coconut cream pie that I've been craving for a mo...

Wow?.. Everyone seems to be eating large quantitie - Is is just me, or is everyone eating larger than normal quantities of food? I know all Drs are different, but my DR only allows 1/4 cup or 2oz of food at a meal. Not to mention liq...

Discharged today-2 oz. - So, I had my LapBand removed and the RNY done... There was a lot of scar tissue to remove around the band, but at least it's OUT! I'm not very hungry and feel like its going to be ...

Surgery in the morning! - I'm a bit too nervous to sleep...my surgery is scheduled for 10am. I'm laying here 2nd guessing my decision & praying everything goes textbook & ill return home to my family safe ...

Kidney stones out,Pre-op tomorrow and RNY surgery - Well..... The time is almost here and the closer it gets, the more the fear & excitement build. I would like to hear what y'all lost the 1st 3-4 months post op. I have a few big ev...

Revision band to RNY scheduled for the 31st -quest - What was your pre-op proticol? liquid diet? 1-2 weeks? Protien shakes or broth & jello? I had a lap band done 2 years ago, and it was the WORST decision of my life! Not only have ...

Band to RNY scheduled for July 2nd - I have my surgery scheduled for July 2nd.. my band failed and I would like any advice anyone can offer about the RNY. Thank you

Surgery scheduled & scared!! - I am scheduled to have my band (from hell) removed and revised to a gastric bypass ( the only revision approved by my insurance). My surgery date is July 2nd.. My surgeon requires ...

Band to bypass scheduled & scared to death - I am scheduled to have my band (from hell) removed and revised to a gastric bypass ( the only revision approved by my insurance). My surgery date is July 2nd.. My surgeon requires ...

hoping for a revision from band to sleeve...advice - Hi...I am 2 years out from my band..with lots of complications & minimal (12lb weight loss in 2 years) Can anyone explain in layman terms the difference in the sleeve vs band (o...

Lap Band failure! considering sleeve FRUSTRATED! - So, 2 years ago this month I had a lap band placed..all was great the first 6-8 months..I lost 36 lbs in total, then it all went to heck in a hand basket! We are military and we...

My band too tight!? - I had a fill Monday..and there are times that anything I eat hurts like heck..I'm assuming it's too tight?

had a fill wks ago...still no loss - I haven't lost anything since wk 2 post op...I had a fill a few weeks ago and I'm getting really frustrated....do you think not getting enough protein in each day is the problem? I...

My 1st fill & they told me I can only get 3cc' - Ok, so I had a lap band April 28th...I went to get a fill about 10 days ago & the fill nurse told me I can only get 3cc's in my band!? yet I hear a lot of you bandsters saying you ...

Woke up in pain - Woke up this morning and I'm guessing it is where my port is hurts like hellfire! Breathing, coughing,sitting, moving all hurt. I'm 18 days post op..do ya think the muscle wall is ...

17 days post op not losing & uncomfortable - Ok, so...I haven't lost any weight in almost a week and when I sit, I'm uncomfortable...if feels like the port is up against my ribs...so bending and sitting makes it all feel squi...

9 days post op & vomiting - Ok, other than today being an emotional mess, I've been throwing up. I'm scared to death that I'm doing damage. My incisions feel like they are ripping apart and someone is stabbin...

7 days post op - Well I'm 7 days post op and down 9 pounds...I'm starving..I want popcorn and a burger! Lol any ideas on what else to eat?