Just before my surgery i too like everyone else was very scared/nervous..not of the pain as this was my 8th surgery so i knew what to expect afterwards, but was afraid of not waking up...

well i did & i am here & i am at this moment extremely happy..

I have so far lost a total of 26lbs from December 28th 08..

I have noticed a difference in my clothes & my boobs have shrunk some too..yeahhh..

It was a rollercoaster journey i mean with emotions..but now i am so focused on this lapband..

I am doing everything the nutrition nurse has told me & so far so good, i cant manage all the required liquids on my post op diet & have spoken to the nurse & she has told me its fine cos i am having sips regulary & i am not dehydrated & when the swelling/bruising goes down i will want to have more..so 3 more weeks on liquids then mashed potatoes & gravy here i come..lol

What do you mean this is your 8th surgery?

I have had 7 other operations, 8th incl lap band the other 7 are not related to my lapband,

tonsills

appendix

gall bladder

ectopic

3 laproscopies

lap band

Today i feel great..i am 8 days post op now,

i have lot 30 lbs in weight in the last month..even though i am still a bit swollen i can see the weight coming off everywhere..i am now down to wearing 1 skirt, the others are too big..omg did i say TOO big..yes yes..finally i am being able to say clothes are too big..what a great feeling, I want to stay in this bubble for a long time, i am so focused & so happy :blushing: