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I know I haven't come on here for a bit, but alot has happened since my last entry. I had my surgery on Wednesday, May 4th. Thankfully everything went great. Though I am not going to lie, when I woke up, it was scary. I felt as if there was someone placing an envel on my chest and pushing down on it, i felt as if my throat was ripped into pieces, and had a horrible cough. After I came fully around, I had a great nurse sit by my side the entire time. She stated that the feeling in my throat was from the gas, anethesia, and or the tube they used to help me breath. The feeling in my chest was atually gas pains, from the gas that was used to inflate everything in my tummy. After being observed for a few hours,and the nurse making sure I was able to drink a dew ounces of water and be able to use the potty, I was sent home to begin my recovery journey. I was sent home with a prescription for pain meds that to be quite honest I havent even filled. Once I was home I subjected myself to stay in the couch in the living room, and as much as it hurt me, to sleep away from my little girl. Thankfully my hubby, has been taking off from work and has been a great help with the baby and around the house, and trying to make me comfortable. On my first day home, all I did was sleep, drank some juice, water and did a bit of jello, not so bad. It wable was umcomfortable when I took in a deep breath, still gas pains, and when I got up to go to the bathroom, it was painful at the sites. On day two, it was the worst.I could barely move, didnt want anything, just wanted to sleep, and I got shooting pains that felt as if they were ripping through my chest and into my shoulder, when I got these pains it was so bad it made me scream. On day three, I felt alot better, confident enough to take a shower, with hubbys help of course, and actually was able to use the bathroom (#2...lol) for the first time since surgery. Today is day 4 since surgery, I went to work today, and felt horrible most of the day, found it very hard to breath, and was uncomfortable most of the day. I am still getting pains when I breath, and have had a headache for most of the day. When I got home, I took advantage that my beautiful daughter was sleeping and layed down on the bed for the first time since I have been home, It felt sooooo good, as if I was laying on a cloud, I fell asleep right away. Slept for about four hours, and feel good, except for the headache. So far not so bad, except for the fact that I have been feeling hungry every now and then. Its hard not to think about it too, because everyother commercial on TV is about food..lol...but my willpower to become a healthier person, for my daughter's sake is alot stronger than the hunger beast. All I do is turn to some broth(SOUP), jello, ice pops, and water... I never thought it would be easy, but I can do this..... Monday is my follow up appoinment with the dr, hopefully it will be good news..

I am a 26 yr old female, mother to a beautiful 17month old baby girl. Though I have struggled with my weight literally all my life, being teased, being left out of school events, and being tortured, I thought I had to just get used to it, to just accept it, but after giving birth to my prescious baby,I realized that something had to change. I had to do something to make sure that I stay around for a long time, to see her grow into a beautiful young girl. I decided to have weight loss surgery. After having about 6 people from work have one of the procedures done, and have a great turnaround, I just had to at least go and meet with the doctor, take that first leap into a new life. Little did I know what was coming ahead. I called the surgeon's office and made an appointment for April 11th, I weighed in at a horrifying 300 lbs. I was so ashamed, so disgusted, yet again disappointed in myself. I was informed by the surgeon, that I needed to be cleared by a primary care physician. I told him I did not have a doctor, havent had one in quite a while, that infact the last doctor I had was my OB doctor, from when I was pregnant. He said I needed to find a new doctor if I wanted to go on with the procedure. I was also given a date for my surgery, May 4th. The date for a new beginning. I then went onto the insurance site and finally found a doctor that was close to home and seemed honest. I made the appointment for the same week, the 14th to be exact. After having to give a rundown of my life (lol) I was given a thorough physical, and had an EKG done, and some blood drawn, Dr. G sat down with me and said; well I want you to go and see this cardiologist. I was in total shock, thoughts that I can't even explain running through my head, I finally found the strength to ask, why? His answer well, ther was an abnormality in your EKG, it may be nothing, it may be just a result of your weight. He also stated that I needed to make an appointment with an endocronologist, because I have PCOS (polycisticovarysyndrome) and that I need to go on some type of meds to try and either control it or attempt to reverse it. I was also officially diagnosed with migranes, finally I can try and prevent my every day monster. After doing some more research and having attened the seminar, I was more determined than ever, there was nothing to change my mind, or stop me. I came across this website, seen that there were alot of people with my same questions, my same concerns. I then noticed the chat room, and decided to give it a whirl. Boy was I surprised to see how nice, sincere and welcoming everyone was, willing to help and answer any questions I had, stupid or not. I have made some great friends in a very short period of time, and would not change it for the world.

I have to say that each day that goes by and im closer to may 4th, i realize how much im freaking out. I had seen on here that someone had suggested to see a video of the surgery on you tube. I did that last night, and saw two very different cases. One the girl looks great now a little over a year after her surgerfy, though many complication with plastic surgery, and the other got pregnant just 5 or 6 short weeks after being banded. I have to admit that getting pregnant with the band was one of my concerns, but after seing her journey through it all that doesnt concern me as much. There are a few things that are going through my head and i cant seem to shake it. One is the post surgery, because i am almost 300 lbs, i am afraid of extra skin. Has anyone had this problem? if not any suggestions on how to help avoid it? the other thing i keep wondering about is, i love certain types of food and drinks, for example coffee, ice cream, soda and pasta. im afraid i wont be able to enjoy them anymore. any inputs?

thank you... and how are you feeling post op?

yes, thank you. at this point every little bit counts. its good to know that i may not be as restricted as i thought

thank you. i think i actually posted on one of ur topics too... I am doing the same thing eating a bunch of stuff i prob wont be able to... Thank u for ur input either way.. i think u would agree that any suggestion, opinion at this point is a form of support. good luck

I too am getting my surgery on May 4th, but in NJ. I can't answer all of your questions but i can def answer question three. The lapband is 100% reversable, say if for any reason 5-10yrs down the road you feel like you are at a good place with everything, it CAN be removed.

Hello every one. So my journey to a new better life has begun. I had my consult yesterday, have the seminar on the 20th and actually set up for surgery on may 4th. My only concern is that i will be having an out patient procedure. I was wondering if anyone else has had done this way or is going to. I am extremely nervous, and scared, probably also doesnt help that my loving husband keeps telling me about all the risks and as normal as it is, seems to be thinking the worst can happen. I am looking forward to being able to turn to this site for support because i am sure going to need every little bit of it. hope to hear from someone. thnx