20 and a bit scared, i need answer from people my age.

[kayy 0]

Today was my consultation and next week i have the sleep study. While going through the lapband information, i became scared. What if i lose alot of wieght and become flabby? My dream is to wear a bikini, wont the scares look ugly? Should i tell my friends and coworkers? Is livibg with the lapband going to change my life drasticly? Im a lifeguard how long will i be out of work? How long will it taje for me to recover? And seriously i love food, am i going to stop liking food? Am ibgoing to stop craving food?

[ItsBritneyB 39]

No you will not stop having cravings but you won't need as much to satisfy your cravings. I think your skin should shrink back considering your age especially if you work out. I was only out of work 2 days. Good luck with your journey. Follow my lap band blog Www.biscuitsandexcuses.blogspot.com

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

Today was my consultation and next week i have the sleep study. While going through the lapband information, i became scared. What if i lose alot of wieght and become flabby? depends on how much weight you have to lose (is it over 100 or more pounds? then you may have some flab..but you can tone as you lose slowly or even have skin surgery. more a mental game in my opinion. id rather have some flab then be over 300+ pounds again.

My dream is to wear a bikini, wont the scares look ugly? i have 5 incisions..at 9 months post op, you cannot tell i had those 5 marks..again, why stress over little things like (a wee scar)...in my opinion those little marks are my road to better health and saved my life. how i see it. (and hub doesnt mind those marks so why should i)

Should i tell my friends and coworkers? up to you..whom you tell...its your business

Is livibg with the lapband going to change my life drasticly? sure it is...its a lifestyle change. if you dont change what you eat and how much you eat, you will stay the same or get bigger. the band helps you eat less.....all you need to do is follow your dr's instructions and help the band do its job.

Im a lifeguard how long will i be out of work? depends on you and your body. too many variances to offer a how long. i took of 8 total days for a desk job.

How long will it taje for me to recover? And seriously i love food, am i going to stop liking food? why on earth would you stop liking food?

Am ibgoing to stop craving food? the band will only help you eat less. it wont stop you from cravings/or being hungry. you need to eat alot of protein/drink alot and get your head into the game of want power. want to have this surgery bad enough to do it what it takes.

good luck.