Having The Lap Band Put On 12/13/11

[pink dahlia 2,513]

my surgery is also dec 13th, i am very lucky that my dr didnt make me go on a pre op diet. he just said dont gain any weight in the next 2 weeks,but if you could lose 10 lbs in the next 2 weeks that would be great, but if you dont thats ok.... ( ummmmm...... if i could lose 10 lbs in 2 weeks i wouldnt be here!!) anyway i just started eating a little less and have lost 5 lbs. best of luck to all of the"lucky 13 bandsters !!!!"

[vingotti33 14]

Fellow banders,

Has anyone else experienced this... I've had dozens of family and friends tell me to "eat it up" while I can before my surgery. Others criticize me for having it done before a holiday because I will be excluded from family meals. But food is what got me into this situation in the first place. I have been avoiding family get togethers because of the negative comments I've been getting.

Any thoughts?

Windy

Windy absolutely, I haven't told many people, in fact my wife, parents, and sister are the only people that know. Everyone else thinks I am just on a diet. I don't need the negativity with this. So I have kept it in a small circle. People expected for me to show up to my wife's family holiday party and crush some food but they are disappointed that I am not going to do it. Stay focused on what you do, and trust that there will be sabatouers along the way. Just stay strong. Make sure you have a tight inner circle that can keep you on track. My wife has given the strength already a few times to stick to my liquid diet when all I wanted was food. Hang there, we all got your back!

[vingotti33 14]

Awesome and I wish you success on your next phase of your journey. I am going to pray for you tonight. Looking forward to your post story after your surgery.

[WindyGirl 0]

Finally home after surgery. Having more pain and discomfort than I expected, but after reading some of the posts on here, I guess its from the gas. I worry about getting up from a sitting position cuz I dont want to strain my inscisions. Any one else nervous about opening their incisions or am I overworrying??

[munizs84 0]

Hi Jamie. I saw that you had Dr. Allison as your surgeon and I was hoping you could share your thoughts on him. I live in Palm Bay and already attended the New Fit seminer. I have my first appointment with him in 2 weeks and just wanted to know what you thought. I hope you're doing well! Thanks, Susan.