NervousNellie

Hello, I too got the 2 for 1 special. I was banded on Aug.9,2006. I had more pain immediately post op in the hospital. the surgeon said it was due to the esophageal spasm. Although, he said he would take care of the hernia if he thought it was necessary before surgery. Prior to surgery, I had reflux problems, heart burn every day. But my doctor had put me on Prevacid and that cured the acid indigestion. Since surgery, I have not had any reflux. I never even took One prevacid post op. So, thats great! Off one medicine. I am now 8 days post op. I don't have any pains or vomiting. Sometimes, I can't burp when I need to. But, I'm doing good. Heck, I even went out last nite and pulled some crabgrass out of my landscaping and other stray plants out of my garden. You know everyone is different. I thank the Lord everyday for such an uneventful recovery. I pray that you too will become pain free soon. Take care and remember everyone on this site is glad they had this done. Thats what I tell myself over and over again. Maybe one day it will sink in HA HA!

Getting easier to drink my water everyday. Feeling more like myself everyday! I hope Catey is too. Thanks again....to all of you experienced banders!

I Had my LB surgery on Wednesday 8/9. I have not felt hungry...only thirsty. I am concentrating on the Water and the Protein shakes. Is my loss of appetite due to the stoma? when will it return? I feel like a failure because I can't eat the three meals the dietician typed out for me. Also, how fast or slow should I be drinking the water. Like how long should it be before I finish a cup of water? Please help anyone.:help::help:

Catey I not in pain, just scared I'm not getting enough nutrients and don't want to end up in the hospital. Its crazy. My brain is logical and it knows that everyone on this site all the members, despite setbacks , pain, and vomiting and all that none of them regret getting the band. I keep telling myself that over and over. But my emotions override that and I still "feel" like maybe this wasn't a good idea. I don't want to tell anyone this because, they wouldn't understand...like you've wanted this forever and you jumped through all those hoops and now you regret having it.

It helps to know that you are not the only one out there feeling sad and questioning if you did the right thing.

I am 3 days post op. I feel exactly the same way. Wondering what I did to myself. Am I going to be able to adjust to the new changes? Not too much pain. Everything is going smoothly. But, I feel like theres nothing to do around the house. I'm bored. I want to get out, but can't think of anywhere to go. I guess I'm a creature of habit and want things to return to normal. I hope that I am stronger than I think I am. Sometimes I look down and can't believe I had this done. I tend to overthink things per my husband, familly and friends. Any support or encouragement would be great. By the way, I have no appetite and have to make myself eat.:think:help:

The doctor told me that its a real simple fix. Buy Biotin supplement. He said it is available at Walmart or GNC.

I was finally approved for surgery. I was so happy. I went thru all the pre-op testing and was fine. Got my surgery date and freaked out. The liquid diet was no problem...because I could only drink water or eat the SF popsicles, because I was so nervous. I postponed because of all the PB talk and foamies and sliming. I was 210 now down to 200 because of liquid diet and my nerves. I actually gained weight so I could qualify for this surgery. No joke. I worry that I will be only be able to eat 2 tablespoons like some of these posts. That is just not normal. Shouldn't the goal be to eat A single portion of something, you know what the label says is a portion, and be satisfied. Not a couple of bites and then get a golf ball or PB. I would just like to be 150, just normal. I can't make up my mind to do this, because I'm too scared that I won't be able to eat like normal, average weight people do. Also, I love to eat out. I mean love love love. The surgeon and dietician said that we should order an appetizer without throwing up. But, from the posts ive read, no one could even finish that. Maybe I'm looking at this the wrong way but...one of my questions to the surgeon was...So instead of eating 4 pieces of pizza I could eat just one and feel full. Or maybe just eat a kids happy meal and be full. Honestly, if I couldn't work up to eating those foods, I won't have the surgery. I know its horrible to think that way, but its true for me. So, what does everyone think, am I really ready for this surgery. I don't know anyone personally who has had the surgery. So, I feel really lost. Thanks for any replies and/or comments.

I have recently spoken to a bandster who has been banded since Nov. She said she would still have the surgery all over again. BUT, she wished she could still eat more of the foods she was currently eating. Just to have their good taste. She even remarked that she wished every now and then she could take a week vacation from the band and eat as much as she really wanted to eat of a food. She also said that she gets depressed because she can't have bread toasted or plain. Now someone explain those things to me please. I thought that the band made you feel full and satisfied. That was the main reason I decided to postpone the LB surgery was because of this persons insight. I ALREADY feel that way about food NOW when on typical diets. So why does she still feel this way about food after having the band for 7 months. I thought those feelings about food went away.

I should have came here before my date. I would love to have known I could eat one weiner and some chips at a BBQ. I thought fish was about the only thing. Today was my sugery date. I should be recovering at home eating popsicles. I should have gotten the damn thing. I just wasn't sure what I could stomach. Or what would be the effects. Im just a scared spoiled brat! And I can't believe that the surgeon would take the saline out for you to go on vacation?! Sounds grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!

Thanks for your quick responses. I don't like pies, cakes, brownies, steak or porkchops. So I thought this surgery might be right up my alley. But still deliberating. I'm still doing the preop diet. Its really odd. I forgot how much I thought about food. For example, I thought I want to go see a movie, but it would kill me not to have the popcorn. So I just want go see a movie. So, its a combination of HOW much that keeps me full its the What I Want that gives me feeling of satiety. I'm a super picky eater. People think thats ironic, a fat picky eater. But I like very few vegetables, fruits and very few meats. To the response that if one person could change my mind about LB surgery, thats not true. Ive had everyone AND I MEAN EVERY SINGLE SOUL, I told the idea to, say you don't need it, you can do it w/o surgery, You are not overweight enough to have this done. I just shrugged all the Naysayers off until I spoke to an actual person who had the surgery done.

Thanks for all your advice. Especially Tired Old Man. I need that kind of tough love talk. I thought I was rock bottom, but I know that I have lost weight before and can do it again. To be perfectly honest, I have not tried to diet in the past 3 years. My husband and I eat out EVERY DAY. I say no to nothing. I want it I eat it. I just said life is too short, I love food and fast food is heaven on earth. So to heck with diet and exercise. I used to be so disciplined. I would eat well and not cheat. I actually ate the same diet meal, 5 days a week and enjoyed every bite of it. Just stayed under 20 fat grams a day. I ate out only on the weekends and savored every last bite of fries etc. I have never tried Weight Watchers or LA weight loss and think I will try one of those. Maybe I just needed to look down the barrel of the gun, honestly you are right I am NOT at rock bottom. WLS is supposed to be the last resort. I thought it would be the easy way to lose weight. It was also going to be totally free because I have 2 health insurance carrriers. But, its not that easy. I know that I have lost weight and you know every diet works. Its just that we have to stay on the diet. AKA change eating habits. My approval is good for a year, so I will just put everything on hold, until I feel THE ROCKS. By the way, how many people have posted that they decided not to do surgery after all?