Hephania

oh GOD am I glad I found this thread. I got back from the hospital yesterday and am pretty much at day three post op. I did plenty of research before the surgery, and my mum had it, but i was notttt prepared for the pain of recovery, mum was up and walking around the day after surgery and I am still practically bed bound. It hurts to walk, maybe not so much hurt, but it feels like alot alot of pressure on my stomach, and cant seem to stand up straight, always a little slouched over. When I sit down to go to the toilet theres occasionally this intense searing pain over my port incision like the port is tyring ti break outta my skin or something, is anyone experiencing this? Please! I really want to know if this is normal or not, I want to know when i will be pain free and free to walk around and resume normal activities. Would GREATLY appreciate any replie.

yeah, your diet sounds like mine too, I havent been banded yet, but I made the decision when I found out that I had PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and that was potentially preventing me from losing weight, thus my obesity. I sometimes think the band wont work for me either, because I don't grossly overeat, but I am obese, so its a bit puzzling. Must just be the PCOS. have you been tested for possible thyroid problems or PCOS?

Hey, im a 19 year old Kiwi, and tomorrow I find out the date for my surgery, I hear itll be in july or august, but lately I’ve been feeling very down and I’m not sure why. I’m excited about surgery and everything, but I have always been extremely sensitive about my weight and had low self esteem, and instead of getting more confident on the months leading up to surgery, I have felt exactly the opposite. I don’t know how to explain it, but it’s like, whats the point of going out and about until I have my surgery? At least before I considered surgery, the issue of my weight was one that I knew was there, but could ignore, but now its absolutely set in stone, that I am overweight enough to get surgery and I find myself feeling very down a lot and no motivation to do anything really, I’m at university very very part time, and have four days off, but am too self conscious to get a job, at least until after surgery. Its like I’m anticipating this big change, and hate waiting in this fat body of mine until the surgery happens. I feel almost like I’ve given up on myself and I don’t know why! Did ANYBODY else feel this way before getting lapband surgery or is it just me? Would really appreciate any advice or similar stories xx

Hey chickadie, i'm 19 and getting banded on 25th of june. We are all here to support you, at first i couldn't find anyone my own age. Would you like to tell us all your story?

Hey, im a 19 year old Kiwi, and tomorrow I find out the date for my surgery, I hear itll be in july or august, but lately I’ve been feeling very down and I’m not sure why. I’m excited about surgery and everything, but I have always been extremely sensitive about my weight and had low self esteem, and instead of getting more confident on the months leading up to surgery, I have felt exactly the opposite. I don’t know how to explain it, but it’s like, whats the point of going out and about until I have my surgery? At least before I considered surgery, the issue of my weight was one that I knew was there, but could ignore, but now its absolutely set in stone, that I am overweight enough to get surgery and I find myself feeling very down a lot and no motivation to do anything really, I’m at university very very part time, and have four days off, but am too self conscious to get a job, at least until after surgery. Its like I’m anticipating this big change, and hate waiting in this fat body of mine until the surgery happens. I feel almost like I’ve given up on myself and I don’t know why!Did ANYBODY else feel this way before getting lapband surgery or is it just me?Would really appreciate any advice or similar stories xx

wooooooooooooooooooo, go june bandsters!!!!!!!!!! I'm booked in on 25th of june with David schroader, Wellington, New Zealand. Can't friggen wait, biding time until surgery

Oh wow guys, thanks for all your support. I found out my surgery date is on the 25th of June, so its pretty soon. I just wish I didn't have to admit I was one of those people who was ashamed of myself and my weight even though i know by getting surgery im taking control etc etc. Some people may be happy and confident knowing that a change is coming, but i think that perryjoyce had it right by saying that biding the time until surgery is really all I feel like doing now. I suddenly feel like i just dont want to see anybody at all that i know until Ive lost weight, which is weird because before i considered getting surgery i could go to town with friends and make an effort to have fun because i was convinced that this was how i was going to be my whole life, and I may aswell get used to it. I am the only person my age that i know who is this overweight ( 105kg, or 230 pounds). Can I just say how much being overweight sucks? it really fucking sucks. Now that i've made the decision to change im just noticing how much it has ripped apart my confidence,self esteem and self image over my teenage years. I am not the person i could have been, i think i had potential but it was hindered by my weight. It has practically been the bane of all my sadness and caused all the selfloathing i have had in the past 8 years. Jesus Christ that is a sad realisation. You guys are great though, nd I'm very glad you are here to talk to and help me out Cheers xx

Hey, its so good to hear of someone who's sort of in my situation too. I'm 19 and have been considering lap band for about 5 months now, pretty much the only thing holding me back is the courage to just go to the docters and discuss it, i want this surgery SO BAD, and have researched and researched everything about it. I'm just so scared, I'm a kiwi and havent met anyone else here who has even had lapband! theres only like two lapband/ oesity clinics in the country!. Is there also anybody who can give advice about insurance etc? i know everything about the surgery except actually the steps to take to get it, do you go to a gp and do they refer you? and how long after you;ve met with the surgen can you get it? Theres nobody to talk to and its all I can think about! advice would be appreciated

Wow, it is so good to actually find other people that are similar to me. I'm 19 and I live in New Zealand, and because of the tiny population of our country its hard to find anybody my age who is experiencing the same thing as me. I have had issues with my weight since about the age of 12, and now weigh about 220 pounds and was diagnosed with PCOS late last year. I have many of the symptons of PCOS, obesity, facial hair, acne and irregular periods, and have been researching lap band for the past 3 months. I want it SO bad, and am sure I have enough money to pay for it, I'm just petrified that for some reason my docter will not let me have it or something, I faced up to my obesity a year ago, but it is still very hard for me to go to places like the docters because i still get very upset that surgery is what it has come to. I havent heard of anybody else in the same situation as me here, i dont have any support and just want to know what lap band has been like for a teenager with PCOS, physically and almost as importantly, emotionally and mentally. Wouldnt appreciate a reply back Hephania