Susan3343

Hi. I will just share my experience with you but in the end it is your own decision and what you are comfortable with. I had my lap band in May 2007. It has been great and I love it however I shared with everyone thinking that everyone would be happy for me and encouraging. Most are but there are still those people who continue to ask me each time I speak to them, how much have you lost now? Over the holidays I needed a fill but was traveling a lot for work and didnt get one. Didnt really eat poorly but wasnt getting enough exercise in, late meals and so on so it was a lot of pressure for them to continue to ask me that question. I have learned that when asked "how are you doing or how is it going" to simply reply I am doing good and feel great. Because at the end of the day its not really how much I have lost that counts but how I feel. I feel much better about myself along with being healthier and just so much happier. I wish you well in your journey. Susan

Thanks...this was just what I was looking for. Not sure how I missed it :biggrin:

I am sorry but can someone tell me where to find the thread on what you need to buy prior to surgery? I am trying to find it for a friend and can not for the life of me find it. I tried the advance search and everything...I just saw the darn thing yesterday when I wasnt looking for it. Thanks

Randy I just retyped and sent it again. Check your spam box ok

Hey Randy...I sent you an email...did you get it?

Hope everyone is having a good day! Hey Vegasflyer I had a question if you dont mind, in your post above you said you were against anyone having Lap Band done? Wasnt sure if I understood you correctly and if so can I ask why? I mean I understand the whole hemophilia aspect of it and the risks but...well was just curious is all. Thanks

I was banded on May 4th and went for a fill on June 14th but the Dr said he would not give me a fill because I was losing weight with just the band. His thoughts were that must be I was getting some restriction even without the fill. He said to wait until it got to the point that I was not losing a pound or two per week and then come back and he would give me one.

I am so glad I found this thread. I too have left shoulder pain. That was the first thing I felt when I woke up from surgery. I dont know what triggers it (hunger, full or gas) but will try to pay attention to this. Anyways...it really hurts at times! I was thinking that maybe it would ease off or go away...but maybe not. Is there any hope???? Susan

Hi Stacy. I decided to be banded because not only was I overweight but I was also on 2 blood pressure meds, med for acid reflux and high cholestrol. I was also pre diabetic. My starting weight was 258 pounds and now I have lost 33 pounds. I am no longer on my blood pressure meds and my glucose levels are remaining normal. My Dr said that occassionally someone will receive the band and not have to have a fill for a while because they achive restriction with just the band itself (the smaller band) He did say that if I stop losing weight to call and get in to have my first fill. I am happy right now without having a fill because I do feel that I have restriction. So for now I am happy and doing well. Good luck on your journey!! Susan

Went in for my first fill today. Of course I have been worried about it for almost 2 weeks now...sat in the office staring at the needle and supplies wondering how it was going to go..then the Dr walked in and said he wasnt going to do it today because I was doing well without one. Whewwwww. I kind of thought it would go that way because I am losing and I do feel restricted without a fill and was dreading having one because I didnt want to be too tight and have issues. So all in all it was a good visit! Thanks to all that replied to my concerns earlier. Susan

I was banded on 5/4/07 and so far have lost 33 pounds. I am thrilled with my band. Havent had a fill yet but scheduled for next week. I think what I like most about it is not only the weight loss but the fact that I now have control over my eating. I can not tell you how wonderful it feels to have food left over on my plate and to be able to say....I am satisfied. Its the first time in a longggggggggg time that I am happy being ME. Susan

My Dr said that he didnt do anything "down there" so when I felt comfortable enough to resume intercourse then to go for it. Its a good thing because I am down 33 pounds (cant get my tickler to update) and my guy wont hardly leave me alone LOL. Like some of the others however it can be uncomfortable in the incision areas. Susan

Thanks for the responses. Denise I was glad to hear that my Dr is not the only one who does it that way. I just hadnt read about others having it this way and that worried me. Thanks again Susan