I have not written since I was banded so here goes. My banding was on 4/10/06 and was done as an outpatient. I went in at 8am and was at home by 2:30pm that day. Doc said I did Great! I weighed in at 283 (and I am only 5'4") with a BMI of 46 a couple of days prior to surgery. One month out I am down 20lbs and I have not had my first fill yet. I am scheduled to get that on May 11th, 2006 and can't wait. I am almost back to eating normal, still a bit less but not a lot less than before. I totally expected this may happen so I am not so worried - I read about it here on LapBand Talk. I am sure many more pounds will start to drop off after I get my first fill. I can't wait. My only question/concern which is not of great concern is I still have tenderness where my port is and can plainly feel it under my skin. I just wasn't expecting that, but not too worried as long as it doesn't become painful I can live with that as long as I am losing! I will give you all an update as I hit each new phase as best as I can. Until then take care and feel free to write if you have any questions at any time. Thanks, Beth.
2/17/06 - I have met the surgeon during his seminar, been to my psych eval, quit smoking, and now waiting to hear from surgeon's office. Been torn between banding and gastric rny, but leaning to banding. I am 44 and weigh in at 270 (well 268 but who's counting?). I have been overweight since the age of 17 and steady added weight each and every year until now! The madness must stop.
:clap2: I am hoping to know more by the end of next week and will update my journal again then.
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