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What is the 5 day pouch test? - What exactly IS this test, and what all is involved?

Steak? - Is steak okay at 6 weeks?

Ulcer anyone? - Has anyone experienced an ulcer on their sleeve post op? My surgeon thinks I may have one, and has me on carafate 4x a day. It hurts when I drink and eat in my stomach area. It'...

Feeding my 3 year old dinner will be my downfall - My 3 year old is a VERY picky eater, and just doesn't seem to have an appetite. I feel like if I didn't follow him around giving him bites, he wouldn't eat at all. The problem i...

Gas or possible leak? - I am having pain in both shoulders after I drink or eat. It is also in my right arm. I am worried because I don't know if it is gas, or a leak. I don't have a fever, just the un...

Is it normal? - I just started pureed foods on Tuesday, and every time I eat I feel a feeling that feels like gas and heartburn while eating. Has anyone else experienced this, or do I need to c...

When did you start pureed foods post op? - My doctor is letting me start this week, and I'm only 3 weeks post op. Is that too early for blended foods? I know every doctor is different, but I'm curious to see what everyon...

How long before - I can comfortably drink without having to take small sips? I go to pureed foods next week, and am nervous that since I struggle with drinking, i surely will have trouble eating....

burping after sips - I had my surgery on January 15th, and had to be on TPN due to my surgeon wanting me to be on total gut rest. I had a revision from lap band to sleeve in one surgery. I am now on...

sleeping arrangements - I was sleeved on Tuesday jan. 15th. I had arevision from lapband. I have a jp drain and a picc line in for TPN. I have been sleeping in a recliner since coming home from the hos...

post op drain - I had my revision from lapband to sleeve Tuesday Jan. 15th. My surgeon wants me to have nothing by mouth until my follow uo appointment on Jan. 28th. I am on total parenteral nu...

Sleeved Jan. 15th - I was revised from a band to a sleeve on Tuesday. I am on a nothing by mouth diet, with parenteral nutrition,and drain also. I also have a PICC line in place. My doctor is being...

I'm a wreck! - My revision from a band to sleeve is in the morning. I'm having a mini anxiety attack. I need success stories from band to sleeve please.

lapband to sleeve on same day? - I'm having my band removed and getting sleeved on January 15th. Has anyone had this done on the same day, if so, how was recovery? What have your experiences been thus far?

Is anyone else scheduled for surgery on JANUARY 15 - I'm scheduled for surgery January 15th, am nervous yet excited. I have a lapband that will be removed in addition to being sleeved.

Nervous - I've been approved for a revision from band to sleeve. I would like to know what to expect after surgery. What complications, if any, did everyone have? Do you know anyone who h...

Nervous, anxious, and excited - I got approved for my revision from a lapband to a sleeve. I'm excited, but I'm a single parent to a 3 year old and a 16 year old. My sister, mom, and grandmother are my support...

scared - I'm in the process of trying for approval for a revision from lapband to sleeve. I'm ready, but the closer it gets, I'm getting scared. I need to lose weight to be here for my kids...

Revision from band to sleeve - I currently have a lapband. It worked great the first year. I had a baby the 2nd year, and it's been downhill from there. It has never gotten back to a "sweet" spot. I am fed up wi...