LisainAZ

I will say that my back is always hurting from the extra weight, and I have horrible gastric reflux with the extra weight. Also, I have slight sleep apnea, which gets better with weight loss. But no diabetes or high blood pressure, etc.

No comorbidities, except high cholesterol. My bmi, I think, came to 37. My surgery is in 6 days and I am getting nervous. I totally trust the dr. and the procedure; but I am looking at myself thinking, "The thinnest part of me is my stomach/waist, and it gets really small when I have lost weight in the past--am I going to ruin the 1 body part on me that I like (with the scars and the port, if it sticks out)?!?" Friends and family have been telling me, "You're not obese! You don't need this! Just diet and exercise!" (I have, believe me, many, many times.) I've been getting cold feet the last few days, asking myself, "Should I be doing this? I can probably lose the weight myself." Even if I can get up motivation to do it for the millionth time of my life( I've been trying to get motivated for several months now, and can't do it), I know I will just gain it back, like I have done sooo many countless times before. Seriously, I gain and lose 20, 30 pounds every 6 months. In 2007, I lost 50+ pounds. But, everytime I gain it back. It's very unhealthy to yo-yo diet like that. And I've done it my whole life. Any comments or suggestions are appreciated. Thanks..

I noticed that most people's weight ticker on here say they need to lose 100 or so pounds. Even though I do meet the BMI to have this done, I only have to lose about 60 pounds. Are there people, that anyone knows of, that get the band when they only have 60 pounds to lose? Please let me know. Thanks~Lisa

Hi Rosalam- Congrats on your getting your band! Do you mind me asking how much weight you want to lose? Because even though your picture is just of your face, it does not look like you would need this surgery-you don't look heavy enough. I noticed some other bandster's pictures, the same thing. Another thing, most people's weight ticker on here say they need to lose 100 or so pounds. Even though I do meet the BMI to have this done, I only have to lose about 60 pounds. Are there people, that anyone knows of, that get the band when they only have 60 pounds to lose? ~Lisa

If I were you, I would either call the dr.that did your surgery right now (have him paged), or call the emergency room at a local hospital, and tell them your situation. I'm scheduled to have my band in a week, so I haven't had any experiences yet, but I really feel that you should call a dr. It must be scary, especially if you're alone. I'm here with you in thought! I will say a prayer for you. Let me know how you do. ~Lisa

Thanks for responding.. "being able to wear a bikini in public without attracting horrified stares." <- That's funny when you said that. haha... I can't believe you were ever heavy; I can't imagine, looking at your photos...Were you heavy your whole life or just a few years?

Hi, I'm new to this site. My surgery is in a little over a week-May 19th. I noticed a post from a member saying about their port showing. That is my biggest concern...Even now, with me being at my heaviest, I still have a small-ish waist. And when I lose weight, that is the first place it comes off of. When I have lost weight in the past, my waist would get small and my stomach would get flat, and you could see where it concaves in at the obliques. My waist/stomach was my best asset when I got thin, so I am kinda freaking out about the port showing. Can anyone please post some pics of their port showing thru? Any and all info is appreciated. Thank You!~Lisa

Hi, I'm new to this site. My surgery is in a little over a week-May 19th. I noticed a post from a member saying about their port showing. That is my biggest concern...Even now, with me being at my heaviest, I still have a small-ish waist. And when I lose weight, that is the first place it comes off of. When I have lost weight in the past, my waist would get small and my stomach would get flat, and you could see where it concaves in at the obliques. My waist/stomach was my best asset when I got thin, so I am kinda freaking out about the port showing. Can anyone please post some pics of their port showing thru? Any and all info is appreciated. Thank You!~Lisa