GiJane

Sometimes it feels like nothing is happening. I read all of the success from the people on this site. I wonder if I too will have it. I went to the doctor after my first fill only to find my weight had not moved. He told me some things I need to do and I have integrated that into my life. I go back next Monday. I have not been on the scale. I think I am scared. I know I have been following his regimen. I fear what if my weight still has yet to move. I am 38. I have had cancer with surgery, radiation, chemo. I am in accelerated menopause. I had my gall bladder taken out. Just all these things I wonder if it means anything. I want my own personal success. I told my doctor I was getting a gym membership and he told me he was not concerned about the exercise at this point. To me that meant I should lose weight regardless if I am working out. I have not started, well I have but not consistently but I will. I just had changes with job and then helping someone by letting them stay with me for a while. Anyway, i wanted to write my thoughts. we said we wanted to join this little group but it seemed to stop with posts so lets keep it going. I enjoy this site so much. It helps me a great deal.

I want in too. I am 37. I was banded Dec. 9th. I have not lost any weight since getting off my 6 week post op diet. I am not getting it....something is not right. I was on this site reading constantly, hardly ever posting. It was encouraging for me to have this site. I lost Internet at home so I felt alone and my problems increased. Anyway, I do not want to focus on my failures. My point is I do better when I am on this site. I am ready to drop this weight. More important, I need this site and I want to join the group too so count me in. I am from Chicago. I just joined a health club. I have not been doing what I should but I will now. Lets band together and support each other. I am in.

Just know you discomfort is only temporary. I am a little over a week post op and I feel just as normal as I did prior to the surgery. I had to adjust to the port but now it is not even an issue. The gas is gone, hunger is gone. I was supposed to meet with the surgeon on Wednesday but he got stuck in surgery so I will see him on Monday. I have been walking more, being more active but I have not made it to the gym. I will next week. I did not want to overdo it so I gave myself 2 weeks post op to hit the gym. :biggrin:

I had my surgery earlier today. I am still in the hospital using their wireless network. Yes, shoulder discomfort more than anything. I do not have problems with my abdominal area. I felt nervous too and thought about stopping the process and had those thoughts even in the actual operating room while they were prepping me. I prayed, talked to myself and I am so glad I finished. But yes, if you get nervous ask for something. No regrets.

Thanks you sooo much, much appreciated.

I love this site. We are are in it together. The beauty of experiences had and those to come. I want to add to keep a positive mind and just believe in your success with the lapband. It is good to do research and be knowledgeable of all possible outcomes but you have to keep perspective. There is more good than bad so don't take one bad experience or so you read and let it outweigh all the good you have read. I relate to you because I have done that too but then I put my thoughts in perspective. This is life changing and you know what, we want our life to change. My surgery is Tuesday and I believe good things are to come. It will be ok, so don't worry.

I want to say reading these posts have helped me stay motivated and focused during my pre-op fast. My surgery is Tuesday and it has been challenge at times. I think some of us as we get down to the wire, start struggling and rationalizing. We have to stay focused and follow the instructions of the doctor. We come too far to mess up now. We don't want issues in the operating room while we are under or thereafter. The mere thought of business no longer being usual is a loss we have to grieve. We will lose weight, but no more overeating or emotional eating because there will be consequences. Lets work this plan and stop trying to find ways around it. Follow the instructions given by your doctor and lets be successful together. I say this to this lapband community but also to myself. Whether insurance or self pay, to cost of failure is too much. It is time we enjoy life the way we deserve.:sad_smile: Lets do this!!!!

My surgery is Tuesday and I am up and down. I read the posts and they help a lot. I see different experiences after surgery and I wonder what mine will be....that is the nervous part. I guess we all walk the plank eventually. I am trying to stay calm and collected. I worked hard getting all the pre-approval things done and now I am approved and scheduled, it is scary. I want this and now that is here I have to finish. Keep me in your thoughts, Tuesday's scheduled bandster.

Today I started my pre-op diet. It has not been too bad. I know I am going to have to go to bed earlier. I have been reading my post surgery diet for the first 7 weeks and it seems different from other information provided. I guess I will eventually learn. I lied to one of my co-workers today. I had been pretty open about my pursuance of this surgery but once approved, I have been private. I can only hope she understands why I had to be quiet. I don't want all eyes on me. My success is mine and my failure is mine. I do believe I will have success but I don't want pressure from others. My coworker had specifically asked if I got approved for the surgery and without hesitation I told her I was still waiting. I feel a little bad because she is good people. I guess in the end she will know and will understand the path I took. I was a little nervous about the surgery but reading posts from this site is soothing. I feel like I am going in the right direction. God is good and I am thankful for the strength He has provided me.

Today I started my pre-op diet. It has not been too bad. I know I am going to have to go to bed earlier. I have been reading my post surgery diet for the first 7 weeks and it seems different from other information provided. I guess I will eventually learn. I lied to one of my co-workers today. I had been pretty open about my pursuance of this surgery but once approved, I have been private. I can only hope she understands why I had to be quiet. I don't want all eyes on me. My success is mine and my failure is mine. I do believe I will have success but I don't want pressure from others. My coworker had specifically asked if I got approved for the surgery and without hesitation I told her I was still waiting. I feel a little bad because she is good people. I guess in the end she will know and will understand the path I took. I was a little nervous about the surgery but reading posts from this site is soothing. I feel like I am going in the right direction. God is good and I am thankful for the strength He has provided me.

The pre-op diet is not so bad. I had chicken broth, tea, water and sugar free jello....oh yeah, I had a cup of no sugar white grape juice. I will go to bed early and be ready to start this again tomorrow. It was not as challenging as I thought it would be at work (for lunch). We are on the road, lets keep the good work going.:cursing:

Hi BubblyBandit, I read your blog and felt like you were writing for me. I too start my pre-op diet tomorrow. My surgery is next week though on 12-9. It is amazing how we all experience similar things. I have felt like my last meals were my lasts. I have gained weight since the start of this lapband journey but tomorrow starts the turnaround process. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. May we overcome together.

You know I get nervous about my surgery but I find so much comfort coming to this site and reading what others have wrote and just knowing this site is here. I am new but it is so reassuring. I start liquids Dec. 3rd. Surgery Dec 9th.

Hi, just saying hello and welcome too. My surgery is on 12/9. This site has been helpful with my upcoming surgery. Reading the threads and posting inquiries help. I have found inspiration when I sometimes feel doubtful. I go in tomorrow for them to give me whatever info/tasks I need to complete prior to surgery. I really did not know what to expect expect except for reading what others wrote. No matter what, I know this journey is not mine alone.

Congrats to all the December bandsters. We are all on the road to a better, healthier lifestyle. My birthday is Monday and my upcoming surgery (Dec 9th) could not be a better gift. I have not started any pre surgery diet. I meet with the surgery coordinator tomorrow. I am guessing from you are writing, I am going to have to drink something not so tasteful. I guess I will know tomorrow.

Hi Pete, I get banded on Dec. 9th. Yours on Friday and mine on Tuesday. We are on the road.

Congrats to you.