Two More Days... Surgery At 7Am 8/22/12!

[prettysmart1913 48]

Any last minute advice?

[Jim1967 3,569]

Just know that it will take time for the weight loss to start. I wish I had a better understanding of "bandster hell" when I got started. It is that time in between being banded and getting fills. I was able to eat the same even after surgery. It took me about a 10 weeks for the scale to really start moving. Frustration with that was an issue for me but other than that everything was great.

I was like "ok, I had weight loss surgery so when does the weight start to come off". It comes off but it takes time and adjustments.

Good Luck!!

[Rojasanoll 920]

But look how long it took you to get heavy. We must practice patience and Be positive with the lapband. Walk and drink (sip) lots of Water. What you do right after surgery will define how you, eat, swallow, exercise in the future. Try to practice good eating habits. You are starting over and don't go back to what failed before the surgery.

Best Wishes and Keep the Faith.

[prettysmart1913 48]

Thank you!! I am definitely ready to change my lifestyle and use the band as a tool not a crutch