Me again.

On Monday night, I did something I'm regretting - I googled "lap band problems". I did not need to read some of the things that came up. Amongst a whole lot of things, I am now very afraid of infections under skin folds that happen after loosing weight, of needing plastic surgery after weight loss, of constantly vomiting after surgery, of having stuff regurgitated through my nose, etc, etc. I really need to talk to someone about how common these issues are and if the latter two only happen if you are not compliant with the program set by the doctor.

Flew to Sydney for work yesterday. The plane was chockers (full) and I had to sit with my arms folded across my chest for the flight over so I wouldn't be up against the person next to me (had the aisle on the other side - thanks to the powers that be for small mercies!). I need to concentrate on experiences like this to stay focussed on why I need to do this!!

Thanks Tammy5 for the comment on my previous post. Hi to Veal and Tam-Tam and Ann too who have been posting on my intro post.

Hey there. Pre-band here, but I wanted to comment on the complications (I groaned when I read "googled..." because I've been there). I don't think it's a bad thing to be informed about all the possible complications so you can be aware, but you can't help but be scared reading them too...ie. I am planning to ask my doc for an anti-nausea medication in case I get a stomach bug during the healing period so I don't loosen anything by vomiting. Just remember this is a pretty safe surgery and you can find people who have had terrible complications with just about any procedure. I'd rather have to wear powders/creams under possible future skin folds the rest of my life than be fat for the rest of it. Regurgitating (PBing) should only happen if you don't follow the rules or if you eat something that get's stuck...you may have some of this initially until you learn what you can/can't eat. Those people who keep there bands so tight that they're vomiting daily aren't following the rules either and many cause their own complications because of it. Many people have said they've never PB'ed. I guess you have to weigh the possibilities against your desire to be thinner...judging from you last list I'd guess you're willing, like I am, to risk complications and a few PB's to get healthy and live longer. -BG