Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Excited but Scared

[rarndt 0]

I am so excited that tomorrow I am having my surgery but in the same I am scared. I am excited of the prospect of taking control of my life again but scared of the unknown.

Does anyone have any advice as to what to expect the first week after surgery? I would like to be mentally prepared for the pain... Will I be in pain? Or discomfort? I heard the port site will be uncomfortable and I will learn how to bend so not to agitate it but any other advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance! God Bless all!

[LeighaMason 19]

My best advice is to follow the diet recommendations of your Dr to the letter. I think this helps your band settle in for the long term. Also don't expect any weight loss that week as your body will be busy healing from surgery. I really wasn't in any pain after the first day or so. Don't worry you will do fine. :thumbup:

[rarndt 0]

Thank you so much... That really helps!

Good luck on your journey to freedom of excess weight.

[outside*looking*in 0]

What to expect???? Well - expect it to be your own experience. Different to some similar to others. I was sore and tender but not really in pain. What I was ~ I was VERY TIRED. I had no energy for weeks. I did not have gas pain as many others did.

I have learned in these few short months since my surgery is that I am ALWAYS learning, adjusting, re-learning.

Head hunger vs. real hunger

Hungry or just thirsty (now I chew gum waiting for that 1 hour after meal drink)

Am I being honest about my eating (now tracking online with myfitnesspal.com)

Am I still sticking to my docs rules (different for everyone)

What is that strange sound coming from my stomach? How come I feel full and then I burp ~ and the fullness is gone? When am I ever gonna poop:blushing:? What! loose stool - where did that come from?

scale is steady now it is stuck - oh look it's moving again - oh look, it is stuck again!:thumbup:

Did I eat too much? Oh crap did I ruin my band??? Panic - no - everything is fine. I need a fill. Maybe I'll be that lucky person who gets restriction on that first fill!! Nope - three more fills later - still no restriction, but I WILL get there!

Truth is, it has been a roller coaster. I am glad I am on it. I continue to learn daily. I continue to have struggles. I continue to have some successful days. I continue.....

You will go through a lot of ups and downs but along the way if you can learn to enjoy the ride, you will be just fine. We will get there. See you at the finish line.

Best of luck!