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[CMom79 2]

CMOM, I am in the "ready for surgery stage" having just met w/ my surgeon for the first time yesteday. Surgery date is Dec. 8th. I thought I was ready and after meeting w/ him, I am really nervous. Is vomiting going to become a way of life for me? How much trouble have you had since your surgery? What you've lost seems really encouraging to me although I know it will slow down after the initial weight loss. Have you had a really hard time adjusting to all the liquids/no food??? Any insight you can give is appreciated.

I was ready and then nervous myself when I got closer to my surgery date. The next day after surgery I was all emotional becuase I could not eat and wondered what I have gotten myself into, but things do get better. You will not be vomiting and vomiting is definitely not a good thing if it should happen. Everyone has a different journey and your journey will ne unique to you. Choosing to get the LapBand surgery is a good thing, but rapid weight loss is not what you are going to experience, so try not to compare yourself to everyone on this sight. I have defitinely slowed down in the weight loss department, but staying hydrate and eating the right things is what you should stay focused on the most. I know that you will read a lot of things on here that will share you, but having a band in to the horror that you read. Once you pass the first week you will feel like your old self again and will not know that you have a band at all. I was weak the first week, but went back to work 10 days after surgery (that varies for each person) because I drive a school bus. If you follow the guidlines set by your doctor you will be fine. Try not to stress the small stuff. Oh, Protein is definitely a plus, so make sure that you are getting enough of that and plwnty of Water. Make sure that you take your Vitamins. If you have any other questions or if I can be of any helo, please feel free to drop me a line.