C J posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

OK folks....time to talk about my biggest fear.  I have read statistics, but I want to know your opinions.  How often to gastric leaks happen?  I had a RNY patient tell me she would never have a sleeve bc of the high risk of leak.  What are your though


C J posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

With all of the questions I have been asking, and all of the wonderful answers I have been given, I thought I would post something helpful.  I read a lot of people that still strugle with simple carbs and sugar.  I want to encourage you to do two thing


C J posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

Tell me about:

Hair Loss

Getting in fluids

and yes, Bowel Movements (are they normal)


C J posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

I want to thank everyone for the kidness I have been shown regarding my many questions!!!  I am just trying to get over the burn from my Lap Band... you guys ROCK!!!!


C J posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

I hate to be the Debbie Downer of the board, but I went through torment with my Lap-Band.  I'm just wondering if you have any regrets, and if so, what are they?  PLEASE BE BRUTALLY HONEST!!!!! I truly feel the sleeve is for me, but I don't want to leav


C J posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

If anyone has had this....please tell me your experience, and if it was at all like the bank....THANK YOU :))


C J posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

I will cross post this in revision, but I have a big question. Any mourning of food? Do you miss not being able to eat copious amounts of food? Do foods get stuck?

i had a Lap band for five years. It was torture. Can eat one time, next time STU


C J posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Band Removal 1.5 yrs ago. Should I sleeve? - I need advice. I am suppose to start pre op procedure tomorrow. I'm unsure bc I had a Lap band, and it was a horrible experience that ended w removal a hear and a half ago. I'm nee...

C J posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Help.....Crunch Time - I need advice. I am suppose to start pre op procedure tomorrow. I'm unsure bc I had a Lap band, and it was a horrible experience that ended w removal a hear and a half ago. I'm nee...

C J posted a discussion topic 9 years, 12 months ago
Band to Sleeve - I posted this on the VSG forum, but decided I may get some awesome feedback here as well.  I had Lap Band surgery in 2008...WORST DECISION EVER....after many years of misery, and L...

C J posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Lap Band to Sleeve - I had a Lap Band in 2008....this started the journey of the worst years of my life..... Horrible....I am not bashing the band, just speaking of my experience!!!! Thankfully, I had ...

C J posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Band Coming Out - I went to the Dr. today, and he is submitting to ins for approval to have band removed....I am hoping to get sleeve....My ins wont cover, but if I do it at the same time as the ...

C J posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Band to Sleeve Revision - Posted this on Sleeve board also...just looking for all the info I can get.   Hello....shame has kept me off the boards for quite a bit, but here goes. I had a lap band ...

C J posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Band to Sleeve Revision - Hello....shame has kept me off the boards for quite a bit, but here goes. I had a lap band in 2008, and I really wanted to LOVE it...at first I did very well, but I kept pushing...
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