Revision from Band to Sleeve...almost
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, 11-03-2012 at 10:55 AM (1219 Views)
Sorry it took so long to followup with everyone here. First, thanks so much for all the well wishes. It really helps knowing you're all here with similar experiences and positive encouragement.
My revision surgery was last Monday, Oct 29. Doctors weren't able to do the entire revision. Turns out, the band slipped much worse than Doctors here in U.S. led me to believe. I saw it for myself when they did the fluoroscopy. The band was halfway down my stomach. Doctors said my stomach looked like an hour glass. They removed the band but couldn't do the sleeve because my stomach was so inflamed. Right now, the plan is to take the next three months to heal and eat very carefully before returning to Tijuana for the sleeve.
Feeling sad on many levels, but also relieved to have that damn band out of me. Healing well too. One of the incisions had an allergic reaction and is red and blistered a little. Went to ER last night and had them check it. They tell me it will be okay. Just need to continue taking antibiotics, keep it clean, no bandages or ointments, it will heal on its own.
Happy November to all.