shasmae

hi i just had the lap band surgery on Dec. 19th and i am happy thus far. I have lost 13 pounds.

i was 219 post-op and had the procedure done on the 19th of December and have lost 13 pounds to date. I suffered with diabetes, high cholestrol, sleep apnea and high blood pressure. I did not tell anyone until the day of my surgery when I was being driven to the hospital. I did not want anyone to talk me out of it or say "you are not that big". What's not that big? Part of it to was the stigma associated with having a weight loss surgery. People believe you are taking the "easy" way out and if you exercise and watch what you eat you can lose the weight, however they fail to realize that you have tried all of those things numerous times and were not successful. For me this was the least invasive option and thus far, I am happy with my decision.

Since you have the support of a group pre-op and post you should do fine. I feel the key is support. For me, I had the same options with structured monthly support from my physician and his team(nutritionist, psychologist, etc.) this made things much easier. My physician, Dr. Raury O'Connell(new orleans) does not give you any options when it pertains to support groups--they are mandatory. I believe it is crucial for you to participate in them because you have the opportunity to discuss your concerns, issues, etc. with others who have been through the procedure and you are talking to and seeing for yourself "real people" and not testimonies from actors.

I had my surgery on a Friday and was back to work on Monday. Now, I was not moving swiftly but I was not in any pain or discomfort. I felt completely like myself(mobility wise) 4-5 days after surgery.

wow, you are doing great. I am still holding at 13 pounds. My pre-op was 219. I can't wait until I reach 199lbs.