Banded Installed 1/27

[Cingulus 0]

Hi Folks,

I am very glad to report the band is finally installed as of yesterday. Very minor gas pains so far and all is good. As expected my stomach is sore, but not much worse than a bad bruise or overworked muscles. I am very glad to have the next phase of my lap band journey begin. Leading up to yesterday, I was surprised how many people asked me if I was "excited" about getting the band. I told them I was not really excited, but "prepared" I know this is just the first step…yes a rather significant one…but a single step of a longer journey. The nurses kept asking me if I want a sedative before the surgery and I kept telling them no…it took 3 times before they stopped asking. I got the feeling that they thought I was trying to be a macho-male about the process. I did not have anxiety about the process, like many here, I have spent the past year doing research and knew this was the right path and the right process for me.

So for all of those on the fence, do the research so you know what is going to happen and then you can relax. Watch the videos of the surgery, follow the blogs of people who have had success, remember that individual choice and execution is still required, just getting the band won’t do it all. And the final points I have taken away from all the people who succeeded with the band are load up on extra protein…exercise 5-6 days a week and crank up the intensity every month or you will plateau and we still have to eat better. No free ride. Now I just have to follow my own advice.

Thanks to all of you who have been supportive and shared your experiences, I have learned how to be successful with the band now I have to do it.

[BandedBeauty66 0]

Your situation sounds so much like mine. I wasn't hugely excited and people asked me that too and I told them the same that I was prepared. I also had planned a year in advance for the surgery and did a lot of research. Maybe that's why we feel prepared and not excited lol. Excited I'll be when i'm really losing and feeling good about the losses. Jumping up and down at the next few pounds gone. I had a little anxiety the day before and day of surgery but once it was over I felt good and was up and around pretty easy other than the pain in the tummy incision area.

I'm glad to read someone else experience was similar to mine. I take one meal at a time, one hour at a time and one day at a time. Just trying to listen to my new body and try to work on behavior management of my old mind. Will it be perfect? hell no lol. But for today i'm comfortable in my new stomach.

Your post was refreshing and actually you made my day! Cheers to healing well and look forward to seeing your progress.

[lavenderlady 0]

I was banded on Jan 27th also. My stomach hurts like someone beat me up lol...keep up the good work good luck to u..we can do this

[Cingulus 0]

I was banded on Jan 27th also. My stomach hurts like someone beat me up lol...keep up the good work good luck to u..we can do this

We will make it We just have to be patient and sty focused.

Shaun

[JoJo1 0]

Congratulations!!! I have found that being positive all the time is the biggest help for me. On days when I realize I have snacked a little too much, I just start again the next day with new resolve and I have completely stopped beating myself up over anything.

Staying positive only means changing the neg thoughts that show up into positive ones. It is hard at first but it completely works. Weight loss is better, pain is less noticeable and food is easier to manage. You can do it!! Hugs!!!!

[XxMariposaxX 1]

Thanks for being my inspiration! I'm going in on 2/5/10!