ElleGene

Hi! Hope all of you are doing well! I am one week post op and have had terrible back pain. My pain meds make me tired so I stay away from it during the day. Is this normal? I feel that my stomach is feeling tight sometimes, hurts to stretch feeling. Also, any pureed favorites? I can't get used to grilled chicken "soup". Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I am almost a month away from getting banded. I was wondering about the port. Some people say it shows through.. others say they don't have any problems or visibility. I also would like to know if anyone picked lap band over the gastric sleeve/other WLS. why? Thank you!!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Hi bandies! I am scheduled to get banded in NYC at the end of June. I have gone through all doctor appts and two sleep apnea tests, which might I add was terrible! Now that the time is coming closer to when I am having my surgery, I am becoming nervous (even had one or two dreams about it) I have sleep apnea and getting the machine soon. I hate the apnea mask, as I get restless and claustrophobic. What can I expect after surgery regarding that? I do not want to wake up from surgery w/ the mask on.. I want to be as comfortable as possible as I know I will freak out. Also, I have been reading a lot of forums that talk about gaining weight, not losing and a lot of shoulder/neck pain. I am starting to overthink and worry. I am not one to tolerate much pain. I'm starting to have second thoughts but I do know regardless of 2nd thoughts, I will go through with the surgery. Wondering if the sleeve was a better choice. I am 27, 215lbs, 5'2 in height, have pcos and sleep apnea. Oy!

I am almost a month away from getting banded. I was wondering about the port. Some people say it shows through.. others say they don't have any problems or visibility. I also would like to know if anyone picked lap band over the gastric sleeve/other WLS. why? Thank you!!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I really appreciate the helpful responses. I am one to over think and worry but nevertheless I am motivated and eager to change my life so regardless of anything I know I will do it. You are right, all natural worries! Everyone is different and if I worry myself, it'll only do more harm. Love this app! Again, thank you! Will keep updates and sure will have lots of questions to ask! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk