Newbie72

My story so far is very familiar with others.... I have battled with my weight for all my life... I have tried every fad diet available with success while I only focused on that part of my life, I have tried medication (Duromine) which I was on for nearly 2 years and again success until I had to stop taking it. Most of my fams and friends can't understand the extremes. 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Hashimoto disease and as a result I have had some other health challenges like high BP, very low vitamin D and high cholesterol and I have decided that I need help to take charge and a lap band may do that as it is a long term fix, no short gain. I am now 4 days post op and things have gone well, the only thing I am truly struggling with right now is extreme left should pain (not all the time) and one of my incisions near my belly button is really tender. It has been fantastic to see that there are so many offering advice and support and helping with the daily struggles.