juliegeraci

Hello all, I was banded 2 days ago. Just a little sore and have some shoulder/neck pain. Still feeling a little groggy from all the drugs. Now I'm on Advil gel caps which are helping. I feel like I really flew through this well. Liquid time!

Its official, I'm banded. I got home from the hospital today. Just tired but not too sore, accept my neck. The work part of the entire surgery was the anasthea when they put the tube down your throat. My throats hurts worse. On to my liquids! Thanks every.

This is where the anxiety starts. I had a major breakdown last night reading my lapband materials. I know this is the best thing for me. Weighing in at 281.5 lbs and 5'8" tall it is time. Did any of you have any phsycho issues about past failure and your lack of ability to exercise. I fear being in public at this weight. Kind of like walking on a course and not sure if I can make it fear. Advise appreciated.

Tomorrow is my big day. I'm anxious yet really excited!

I need a prayer request. My surgery is Tuesday and not only am I afraid I am sad. I lost one of my closest friends who use to support me during my weight loss journey. He isn't around anymore and I feel alone and completely devestated. I just need strength to get through this on my own. And yes, he is alive, we are on not speaking terms.

Good luck with your sugery. Mine is this Tuesday the 6th. Its scary but exciting at the same time.

Thank you all for your kind words. I can't manage without this support. I know these thoughts are normal so again thank you.

What I was told by the nutrionist is this.....YOu can fill the pouch a ton of times during the day. This is NOT good. 3 small meals with limited snacks is best. Protein is best at snack time. Filling the pouch 10 times a day, which can be done is not a good thing.

Go on vacation and get banded when you return. You will not regret that.

Its strange really. I feel fat only when I look in the mirror. I definitely have a strange way of trying to get around the issue. When I was thin all I did was bitch about how my thighs were big. Then years later I sit back and think about how lucky I was at that time. I am getting banded next Tuesday, June 6th. You are all an inspiration to me.

I am at size 24/26 and would love to be in a size 18. I'm 5'8" and the smallest I have been was 14. That is more difficult to maintain for me. Time will tell.

Keep the faith and thoughts on yourself. He will have to get use to the new you after you lose all your weight. If you love him then tell him so and that you want to save your marriage. That may take some marriage counseling but in the end it is worth it. Good luck.

I am getting banded next Tuesday, June 6th with Dr. McKeen here in CA. I'm nervous but really really excited. I know this will be life changing and that I will have to concentrate on my bad habits and lack of exercise but I'm excited.

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the site as well. I have my surgery next Tuesday, June 6th. I am really looking forward to it. Keep the messages coming. Its a great way to stay motivated and know you are not alone.

I am on Lexapro as well and this started happening to me as well. Go see your doctor and tell him your symptoms. He put me on a combination of Lexapro and Wellbutrin and it did the trick immediately. I don't feel like sleeping anymore, I don't feel down and just all around better. Please take care of this before it continues.

Yes, this is quite common. They fill the abdomen cavity with gas to perform the surgery.

Yes it is quite common especially since they fill the abdomen cavity with gas for the surgery.

I am weak in spirit and I need Christ to continue to nudge me gently to leave my life to his grace and hands. I am tired of trying to control my life when in fact I know that he will guide me in my life. I am weak with a member of the opposite sex. I loved him and he has abandoned me. Right before my surgery when I thought he would always be there for me. I need guidance, love and Gods grace in my life. I pray that I will be strong and not contact my old friend again because I know the relationship is not healthy for me. I pray that God will give me the strength to stay away from him and guide my life. I pray to be strong during my surgery and understand and know what my emotional eating is all about. I pray that I will love myself enough to know what is healthy for me and that God will continue to work through me.

Hello all, I am a little nervous but I am really look forward to my surgery June 6th in San Jose, CA with Dr. McKeen. He is the best. I made the decision after thinking about gastric bypass. As soon as the decision was done I was on the fast track to get this moving. It took me about 6 weeks to complete all the pre surgery items. What a thorough checking up that took. In any case, I am weighing in at 285 lbs. Funny the timing. I am putting the energy back into myself and my health. A dear friend of mine who has supported me through my weight loss previously is not speaking to me right now. It hurts really bad that I will not have his support when I go through the biggest transition to date. I didn't tell him about the surgery because we haven't been speaking as frequent. And when I did we ceased communication for another reason. I feel like my life coach is gone. All I can do is rely on myself. I know God is in my corner. Thank you for listening.

Thank you PhotoNut. It feels good to have support outside of my normal friends. I'll miss him but I know it is time to make new friends. Thanks for the threads. Julie

Let us know how you are feeling. My surgery is June 6th. Good luck and take care of yourself.

Add in a banana, great for potasium.

Check our prexisting and check out of "Bariatric Surgery" is covered. Ask as many questions as possible about the guidelines of the bariatric surgery ie. BMI, what steps to follow AND if lapband is part of that. Mine covered bariatrics but only in network. After my doctor was specified as the only specialist in the area they are covering it, but only partial.

I too was approached by my doctor to have bipass and opted for lap band. My surgery is June 6th. I can't wait.

Good luck with your surgery on May 26th. Mine is June 6th. It is so exciting!