is it worth it?

[angieband 7]

I'm scheduled to have my surgery on september 13th. I am 18 years old and I am very excited to get the lap band. But I am having doubts. I do not want to feel a lot of pain and I'm not looking forward to the gas or shoulder pains people have been talking about. I'm really nervous about Hair loss as well. And I don't know how ill be able to adapt to new eatting habits. So my question to people who have been banded, will it be worth it in the end?

[Jachut 487]

So so worth it. And for what its worth, I never had gas pains or shoulder pains and I never lost any hair either.

The operation is a piece of cake, its a very small, safe procedure, without a lot of pain afterwards. I got home from the hospital the next morning and went for a walk.

[sandy1 1]

Most of the pain I experience was right after waking up from the procedure. The gas pain was minimal too. Easiest surgery I have had! And so worth it!!

Eating is a challenge at times but not so bad either.

[patyann 14]

Nine months out and never lost any hair. Also the gas pains were very minimal and were gone within a day or two. Everyone is different so maybe yours won't be a bad experience at all, even if it is a bit painful it is WORTH IT in the end.

[Cindy C 150]

I'm scheduled to have my surgery on september 13th. I am 18 years old and I am very excited to get the lap band. But I am having doubts. I do not want to feel a lot of pain and I'm not looking forward to the gas or shoulder pains people have been talking about. I'm really nervous about hair loss as well. And I don't know how ill be able to adapt to new eatting habits. So my question to people who have been banded, will it be worth it in the end?

It is absolutely worth it. The pain is minimal and the Hair loss, if you experience it, is temporary and grows back. The band helps adapting to the new habits pretty easy. I wish this had been available when I was 18. My life would have been so much different without carrying all the weight around as long as I did. Good luck to you. You are making the right decision!

[sweetpea61956 6]

I agree with everything everyone has said and like Cindy...I wish this had been available when I was 18 and I had been smarter enough to do it.

[54Shirley 105]

Exactly right ! If this would have been around when I was 18. I would still have my original Knees, not TITANIUM, I would have loved to been called by my regular name, not here comes Fat Shirley... That stuff gets to you after a while, and I am sure you have your own tale to tell.

But, it, is,,, O So Worth It ! Would do this again ! The pain is not all that bad, and they give you Medicine for the Pain. (I really didn't even feel that sore !!! ) Gas, again you do walking, and if you have it, it goes away, and some people use these Gas Strips that you can buy.

hair Loss: That really doesn't happen, unless you let your Protein get low, and you will be drinking shakes that are loaded with Protein, plus you add up the protein, and calories in your Daily Logging. As long as you stay between 60-80Grams of protein a day, your fine.

This is a piece of Cake ! Once you learn that a little bit of food fills you up compared to a lot of food before.... You will go far!

Shirley.

Also check out myfitnesspal.com that is one of a lot of sites where you can do your logging at, and view other peoples Diary like what they ate today ! That will give you some ideas. It's free to join and a lot of us are there.

I am Losingintime on that site.

[Noturningback15 45]

Ah man! If I would have done this at 18 my life would be different now! I may have not avoided dating so much and going out to have fun. I may even be married by now and have kids....oh their are so many what ifs I would have not been so big for the last 15 years of my life! So I guess what I am trying to say is for me yes it's worth it! I was 280 somthing at 18 and by the time I was 28 I was 394 so the band would have stopped be from going into the 300's.

[angieband 7]

Thank you all very very much! I am more confident about the surgery than I was yesterday. I will be sure to check out myfitnesspal! Another question I have is how many times did any of you work out (weekly),if at all..what are some excercise ideas? Thank you again!

[KarinaWLSJourney 0]

I'm scheduled to have my surgery on september 13th. I am 18 years old and I am very excited to get the lap band. But I am having doubts. I do not want to feel a lot of pain and I'm not looking forward to the gas or shoulder pains people have been talking about. I'm really nervous about hair loss as well. And I don't know how ill be able to adapt to new eatting habits. So my question to people who have been banded, will it be worth it in the end?

I had my surgery on NOv 2010, and it has been worth it! about the shoulder pain, it only last about 2 days or so, and the pain can be calmed with heating pads, by walking or even with Gas X Strips. Its totally normal since they inflate our bodies with natural gas to move the rest of the organs out of the way during surgery. U can check out my Facebook if you have any questions. www.facebook.com/kfrancolapband

[angieband 7]

Thank you so much

[54Shirley 105]

I do Gardening when necessary like planting, weeding, scratching up the ground, harvesting, ripping everything out, or cutting it down, then clean up my beds for the spring.

Then I help with lawn work, shovel snow, snowmobile.

I walk 3-4 times a week.

Hope that gives a idea.

Shirley.

[angieband 7]

I love walking thank you again for your help

[ctarantino 13]

I'm almost 2 weeks out and had no shoulder pain, no gas pain and no regrets! I asked about the hair falling out and my dr said that is usually with the sleeve. So far it's been great! Good luck!

[angieband 7]

Thank you so much hope you're feeling better!