Hello guys!
My name is Naema, I'm 25 years old, female. I've been obese almost all my life. I've had many problems, and still having problems with acne, hair loss, back pain, irregular menstrual cycle, and all the other problems obese people go through. I've gone to many doctors for my problems and all have told me the only way to cure myself from all my problems is to lose weight. I've tired numerous diets, medications, etc. Nothing seems to work for me. I did follow a diet plan once and lost over 25KG, but had a terrible year that made me gain all the weight Ive lost. I never can stick to one diet plan, and always end up failing. I've done tons of research on Lapband surgery since 2007. I've went to 2 doctors in Malaysia. I feel like it's the perfect solution for me. My cousin went through the Lap Band surgery when she was about 20 years old. She has lost around 55kg in 2 years! Plus she's had a kid in the middle of losing weight. She told me it took her 2 years to lose 55kg, but she had to loosen her band when she was pregnant. I was so inspired by her weight loss that I decided that I want to do the surgery myself. But she's told me more horror stories then good ones! I was shocked because she has lost so much, and look completely different, but yet she says it was a horrible experience. She told me she was in constant pain for 3-4 weeks, vomiting all the time, was on a liquid diet for 3 months..etc. I got scared, because I fear vomiting. I always try to stay away from it. I've read other people share stories about their experiences with the band, and it's 50/50. I'm still worried, because I am paying for the surgery from my own pocket, and I'm afraid I would hate the band after I've got it done. I have no support from family or friends. Everyone is telling NOT to do it. But I know I can do it. Getting the band will just make me stronger, and fight harder. I fear surgery and pain. So I think I will be extra careful and follow all the rules. I can stand the pain [hopefully]. But my cousin talked about the pain like it's worse then anything in the world, and I asked her if she could go back and do it all over again, her answer was NO. I know the Band is a tool, and it helps. If it could help my cousin, why not me?
I need support and a lot of encouragement, which I fail to get from those close to me. I hope that you guys can be my support system if I decide to get the surgery done.
So bandsters, What should I expect from getting the Lapband surgery?
