Welcome guest, you have 1 message! Register

Results 1 to 5 of 5
  1. #1
    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgeon
    Dr Merola
    Join Date
    Feb 2016
    Last Activity
    02-16-2017 11:48 AM
    Location
    Queens, NY
    Posts
    14
    Said "Thanks" 0 Times
    Was Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 0 Times

    Default Had my sleeve done on 8/1/16 after a lap band in 2001

    Hi all, I find this website so very helpful and encouraging. I had a lap band done in August 2001, they had to remove it the day after. After taking that swollen test, which i didn't do so well on, I was in such much pain, my band had slipped and for some reason my stomach was having an reaction to the plastic. The dr told me this happens to one out of 100 people. I guess I was one of those lucky ones. After years of doing weight watchers, and all the diets under the stars, my weight just went up and down. I became a diabetic 4 years ago. My Dr suggested I get the sleeve. I told him no way, I went thru the lap band procedure that was enough for me. I was going to do it the healthy way.

    After increasing my medicine for my diabetics , I talked it over to my family and they said they would support me with whatever decision I decide.
    I had to go thru all that testing that lasted about 6 months. At first my insurance denied it, I was thinking maybe that is a message that I shouldn't have it done. It got denied cause the girls in the office didn't submitted all the necessary papers. When it was submitted it got approved. So I had my surgery on 8/1/2016 I was praying so hard when I had to take that swollen test. It just took me to a bad place in 2001, but I thank God everything went well and no leakage.

    The nurses in the hospital were so nice , they sent me home with about 40 little cups about 1 ounce and took me to just slip slowly. I go back to my dr on aug 12th for a follow up appt.


    I wish everyone luck who is going thru this journey with me.


  2. Said thanks:


  3. Gastric Sleeve Surgery With Weight Loss Agents
  4. #2
    Gastric Sleeve Member KariVSG's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Kari
    Surgery date
    11/08/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Kaplan
    Join Date
    May 2016
    Last Activity
    05-09-2021 02:38 AM
    Location
    West Virginia
    Posts
    554
    Said "Thanks" 352 Times
    Was Thanked 200 Times in 182 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 495 Times
    Blog Entries
    33

    Default Re: Had my sleeve done on 8/1/16 after a lap band in 2001

    welcome



  5. #3
    Gastric Sleeve Member Blove2012's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    07/22/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr Ariel Ortiz
    Join Date
    Jun 2016
    Last Activity
    07-11-2017 12:39 PM
    Posts
    130
    Said "Thanks" 2 Times
    Was Thanked 57 Times in 46 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 1 Times

    Default Re: Had my sleeve done on 8/1/16 after a lap band in 2001

    Wow. What a wild ride! I'm so excited for you. I was sleeved in 7/22 and have had a relatively easy time of it so far. Best wishes!!



  6. #4
    Gastric Sleeve Member CAREN's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Caren S.
    Surgery date
    08/12/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Marcelo Hernandez
    Join Date
    Apr 2016
    Last Activity
    02-12-2018 09:29 PM
    Location
    Bay Area, California
    Posts
    51
    Said "Thanks" 57 Times
    Was Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 44 Times
    Blog Entries
    1

    Default Re: Had my sleeve done on 8/1/16 after a lap band in 2001

    Welcome!!!



  7. #5
    Gastric Sleeve Member Donna Rudewick's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Donna Rudewick
    Surgery date
    07/20/2016
    Surgeon
    Asahel Lee Gridley, MD
    Join Date
    Jul 2015
    Last Activity
    08-28-2017 02:30 PM
    Location
    Pearl River, La
    Posts
    253
    Said "Thanks" 55 Times
    Was Thanked 106 Times in 92 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 210 Times
    Blog Entries
    70

    Default Re: Had my sleeve done on 8/1/16 after a lap band in 2001

    Congratulations on getting sleeved. I'm 15 days out and loving it. I'm also to the point of where I want to chew on something lol. But I get soft foods on Wednesday so I'm looking forward to that. Keep getting those fluids in and be nice to your new tummy and follow your doctors orders and you will do great. Best of luck to you and keep us posted!!


    Post op lost 16 lbs.
    Month 1-20
    Month 2-8
    Month 3-10

  8. Said thanks:


  9. Gastric Sleeve Surgery With Weight Loss Agents

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •