emilyandlucas

I feel like I am going to puke. Long story short: I went to a surgeon to have a large hernia repaired and he suggested LapBand to improve the success of the surgery. This is something I have thought about a lot in the past but never thought was realistic. Tonight my husband and I are going to an information session at a local hospital. And I am terrified. I have had three surgeries in the past. The first was to remove an ovary and cyst, the second and third were csections. I have two children to live for, to set an example for and I am terrified of leaving them. I must say I've spent much of the morning and early afternoon reading the many posts and looking at all the beautiful pictures and am finding a lot of inspiration. Thank you.

I'm glad things are going well for you. I have to do 6 months of documented diet and exercise in order to have insurance cover the surgery so I am working my butt off. I've decided not to make a decision about lap band for a few months since I have to go through months of steps anyway. As far as the hernia goes it is incisional, in the pelvic area and at least 8cm. I have yet to speak to the bariatric surgeon about it as I've been so busy with other dr. appointments and going to the gym. We will see where all of this takes me . . .

Congratulations! I've heard that the gassiness is the worst part. With my second csection I was really gassy for a few days and it was extremely painful. Good Luck!

Thank you. I will have to talk to the surgeon about it. The hernia surgeon didn't seem to think that was a good option but who knows what can happen when you put their 2 heads together.

Part of my fear is due to past surgeries. I've had an ovary removed and 2 csections. All 3 of the incisions were made from my belly button to my groin. The 2nd csection was terribly traumatic and was only 16 months ago. The epidural wasn't strong enough and I felt them cutting me open. I was screaming in pain and didn't get any relief until I hyperventilated and passed out. I know that his is done laproscopicaly and should not be anywhere near as painful as what I went through. The unfortunate thing is that a year after I have this done I will have to be cut open again for the hernia repair. It just seems like way too much to think about right now! I do appreciate all of the support and information on this site. It's a great help. Oh and to set the record straight, my name is not Emily :confused:. I am Amanda! My children are Emily and Lucas . Have a great day everyone! I'm taking Em to dance class in a few minutes so it should be a fun morning. :whoo: