Monday will be three weeks since my lap band. I had all the same feelings the first few days...why did I do this? Will I ever feel normal? Will I know what to eat? And many more. I'm telling you all, it does get better. I can eat with my family - most of what they eat, only a small portion. I can drink without problems, only not a lot at a time. I am back at work, as a nurse, with no issues. The shoulder pain is all a bad memory, as is the gas pain. I poop like a champ.

I feel lighter. I don't get short of breath when I walk. My old clothes fit again. I've only lost 30# and I'm at 212, but I feel like a different person. My husband who never, ever made derogatory remarks about my weight, is commenting about how "skinny" I am. I'm here to tell you guys - it's worth every day of the pre-op diet; every gas pain; every PB and every piece of stuck chicken. If I can do this, anyone can. I'm absolutely certain, without a doubt, that this will make a big difference in our lives. God bless.

Wow, 30 pounds? I had my surgery back in Nov. 08 and have lost 45 pounds. Be prepared soon to stop losing the weight as rapidly as you are now. That's when I kind of got discouraged. Hang in there and keep up the good work!

sabrina c

Sabrina - My 30# loss includes my pre-op diet. I've lost 10# since surgery. Yes, it's much slower now.

keep up the good work laura!!! you're doing great.

He band buddy you are doing soooooo well. I am so glad to hear it. I think I get my first fill on July 29. I think it is a little early but this is when they scheduled my appointment. I am doing well and staying happy even if the weather is not that great. rain rain and more rain!! Glad I got my vacation in early. Look forward to hearing from you.

Love Kathy imaluckydog