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[Mamaguise 1]

I just had my lap and surgery on 2/27 and I am feeling pretty good with the exception of the abdominal distension. I am hoping that goes away soon. I am excited to see how my journey turns out. I am glad to have people to connect with.

[snielsen 1]

Congrats! I see my surgeon in the morning to schedule my band feeling of fear to say the least. all the best to you on your journey.

[twi 40]

Congrats. Hope you love your band as much as I do. It's a life changer!

[GermaineF 25]

Congrats...

[John Buttino 4]

I also had my surgery on 2/27"feel great! I'm down 5 pounds and could go for a sandwich now lol

[erbo 2]

congrats to ally i have my surgery on 3/9

[erbo 2]

oops i meant, congrats to all!!

[garfield461 25]

It's been 4 1/2 years for me and I don't regret the decision at all. Things will change in more ways than you can imagine.

[erbo 2]

@ garfield461 did u get banded? how much weight have u lost

[KristyT 16]

the abdominal distension will go away, may take a week or 2 but it will subside, my hardest problem was the dam gas.. LOL didnt think that was ever going to leave my body. it was so bad I told my hubby day 3 after surgery to take me to the ER so they can get this stupid band outta me. LOL I hope you learn to love the band and enjoy your new life. congrats

[Mamaguise 1]

Thanks everyone! I never expected to get so many supportive replies. I am down 9 pounds (not bad for 4 days!). I woke up this morning excited that my abdomen was down and squishy again, but when I was up and moving out it popped hard as a rock. Walking will be a priority today! Good luck to the future banders. I was terrified the day of my surgery, but I can already tell this will be an amazing journey. And for everyone who says this is the easy way out, you never had abdominal surgery!

[TamaraKaye 6]

Hello. I am new here. I just had my surgery on feb 21st. I am feeling great. I wasn't doing too well with the 2 week liquid diet. My doctor gave the ok to start soft foods, so I did about 4 days ago. In the last 3 days, I haven't lost any weight, and I am getting discouraged! Any similar stories?

[m3xmari 0]

Hi i had my lap band on aug last year ive los 32 pounds .

[yellowrose88 43]

Congrats to everyone. I was banded 2/3 and I'm feeling great! One of the best decisions I have made!

[nikita408 0]

I going to have the band in april or may and I'm hope to start losing wieght right after