Shynccsmama

You should be nervous, that means you are serious about the next step. I too was nervous, I even cried when the anasthesiologist entered my room, he gave me something for that and it was all better. If you research your surgeon and look at everything they have done, and you feel confident in their ability, then just do it! I looked into it several times before I actually had the surgery and I wish I hadn't been so chicken! I was banded on 11/15/11 and I have lost 84#, I have had a great experience and I would do it again. The recovery from lap band is not that difficult, just take the pain meds religiously for the first 3 to 4 days. Then enjoy your shrinking self! Good Luck!

Well I only have pain now if I eat to quickly, or don't chew, or if I drink anything to soon. I did make myself vomit the other day I had such awful pain after eating. I may need to have some removed from the band. I go back on January 11, so I may just stay on Soups and try to do shakes until my scheduled appointment. It is very comforting to see the other posts, to let me know I am not the only person suffering with stuff I didn't expect. Thank you guys! I have a journey ahead of me. I started my journey Nov 8 on the liquid pre-op diet, then had surgery Nov 15, I had lost 9 lbs. prior to surgery. I had my first fill on Dec 21 I was down 19 lbs. I am presently down 26 lbs. My goal is to lose 100 lbs.

I was banded November 15, 2011, and I had my first fill yesterday. There were 2cc's in the band and she added 3 cc's. I felt fine after and when I left. But about an hour later it started to feel tight across my chest. When I move wrong etc...It is where the band is. Of course the office is closed due to Christmas. I know I can call and speak to a nurse, I just don't want to sound like a baby. I am able to drink my shakes and liquids, without issue. I just wondered if this is just my stomach adjusting to the tightening. Any helpful advice? Thank you, Stacy.