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Lap Band to Sleeve conversion
UPDATED FROM Diane Roma
13 days post
Tomorrow will be 2 weeks since I had the surgery. ...
Diane RomaMay 5, 2013
$6,000
Tomorrow will be 2 weeks since I had the surgery. So far I am down 13 lbs. and my blood sugar is at a normal rate. Diabetic meds not needed. Not sure if that's permanent or not. Feeling well but miss eating real food. Didn't have any complications but am also following directions from the doctors office. Walk several times a day and am constantly sipping on something. Will be seeing Dr. Ali for post op follow up on Wednesday. A week away from pureed food and 3-4 weeks from solid food.
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Replies (5)
August 9, 2013
How are you doing, now it's been a few months since your sleeve surgery? I hope you're well!
December 9, 2014
The aftermath of the lap band and the the aftermath of the sleeve what is the difference? Meaning pain bloating vomiting etc?
UPDATED FROM Diane Roma
2 days post
Just got DCD from the hospital today. Surgery was...
Diane RomaApril 24, 2013
Just got DCD from the hospital today. Surgery was Monday morning. It took about 90 minutes or the lap-band removal and sleeve conversion. My doctor was able to do it all at once. I only had nausea once. It was first time I got up to pee. I was slightly dizzy and unable to pee when I felt the nausea. After waiting for couple of hours, nausea did go away. Nothing by mouth day of surgery. First drink was on day two. It was a challenge do drink but I took it slow and am able to take little sips now. Home on day 3. Still a little swollen and no change change on the scale.
Surgery date 4/22/13 227lbs.
4/24/13 231lbs.
Feeling slightly weak but recouperating fairly well.
Surgery date 4/22/13 227lbs.
4/24/13 231lbs.
Feeling slightly weak but recouperating fairly well.
Replies (1)
February 18, 2015
Im in the same boat as you looking to get my lap band converted to sleeve! How did you doctor get your insurance to do a second surgery?
UPDATED FROM Diane Roma
2 days post
Just got DCD from the hospital today. Surgery was...
Diane RomaApril 24, 2013
Just got DCD from the hospital today. Surgery was Monday morning. It took about 90 minutes or the lap-band removal and sleeve conversion. My doctor was able to do it all at once. I only had nausea once. It was first time I got up to pee. I was slightly dizzy and unable to pee when I felt the nausea. After waiting for couple of hours, nausea did go away. Nothing by mouth day of surgery. First drink was on day two. It was a challenge do drink but I took it slow and am able to take little sips now. Home on day 3. Still a little swollen and no change change on the scale.
Surgery date 4/22/13 227lbs.
4/24/13 231lbs.
Feeling slightly weak but recouperating fairly well.
Surgery date 4/22/13 227lbs.
4/24/13 231lbs.
Feeling slightly weak but recouperating fairly well.
Congratulations on your weight loss already, it sounds like you're doing well and are on the right track! It's awesome that you don't need the diabetes medication, hopefully that will last!
Please do keep us updated with your progress!