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Banded Yesterday - And the support is mind blowing!



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Hey all! I've been on the forums for a long while now - AND I'm finally on the other side of the band!

When I was approved I took the time to write out a long message on Facebook for my friends to see - I knew there would be worries, and I didn't want to repeat the story multile times, so I put it all out there! I told them of how long I've considered the lap band (since 2009) and what I've had to go through to get it, how I searched every other outlet (checking thyroid, hormones, cortisol levels, cutting certain things from the diet, having a personal trainer, etc.) before settling on this one, I then told everyone how much I needed their support in this, how I needed prayer and positive feedback and consideration if they invite us out to eat over the next few weeks.

The support absolutely blew me away, with 49 likes on my status and 34 comments all from different people I was in awe of how with me in this my friends were. I am so grateful! After Surgery we received many messages, texts, and calls to see how I was doing and what they could do, if anything, for me. My neighbors brought over a get well card and huge Teddy Bear - lol! What sweet people! My husband took time off to stay home with me. Surgery was Wednesday and we're off today, tomorrow, and then we have the weekend to help recover.

The surgery went well, the upper body gas was horrendous! I'm a lightweight when it comes to pain meds, so when they gave me the liquid hydrocodone and combined with all the burping I became nauseas and vomitted about 3 times. I now only take a small bit before I lay down to sleep. Been walking, putting heat on my back, and taking beano meltaways and gas-x strips. Today is leagues better than yesterday, mostly discomfort and slight pain.

Anyway, wanted to share my story! This is just the beginning :D

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congrats..i had mine done 9/3/13..sounds like your journey is starting off with a bang!

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Having supportive people around you makes so much of a difference. I haven't had my surgery yet, but my family, friends, and co-workers are so supportive already. Of course, these are the same people who have had to see me face more and more limitations on my life due to my weight. They want me to be happy and productive, and they are so encouraging and helpful.

Congratulations on your surgery, and I hope you continue to be blessed!

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Congratulations! We're definitely in the same boat, and I have to say, it's nice to have someone there with me who gets it. :)

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Isn't that amazing? I started writing my blog for the same reason and have been continuously amazed and blessed by the outpouring of support even from those I least expected it from. Good luck on your journey =)

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I know, this forum ROCKS!!!!!

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