Encouragement for all nervous newbies

[Ready to Lose 0]

Hi all!!!!!!!!!

I figured I would give a little back, as I often use this site. Although I am still new myself I would like to share.

I was banded on Feb. 5th.

Yes, I hurt, had gas pains, port site pain, shoulder pain, tenderness, fatigue, hunger, sleep-less nights, food envy:hungry: , diarhea, Constipation, food getting stuck (do to stupidity), productive burps! and constant wondering if I was/still am taking in enough food!! (Thats all I can think of right now):faint:

Guess what? I;m OK there were times when I thought, "what did I do?" Now I say "I'm glad I did!"

Yup, I'll be only 1 month out soon (March 5th) but I can honestly say to all that I feel good!!! It took a while. But all of that passes. This is a learning experience.

We are fortunate to have had others go before us that are willing to share.

If anyone has any questions I will try to answer. Just remember, sometimes it is scary..... but it will just take sometime.

P.S. You will see me on the board asking questions too!!!

P.S.S. I lost 10lbs doing pre-surical diet:D

PSSS so far have lost 19lbs post-band:clap2:

[travelgirl 3]

Ready To Lose,

You just made me feel like I'm right on track. I lost 10 lbs on the pre-op diet, and I've lost 16 lbs since banding.

Haven't had anything get stuck yet, no PB's yet. Really, NO problems to speak of. My port site still hurts a bit, but only if I twist or bend wrong, or the cat steps on it....LOL!

I agree with you, I'm more than happy to share my experience with anyone who wants to know, if it will help them in their journey.

Thanks for the post!

[LOVE TO ATV 0]

Question? Went for 1st appt. I got really scared? They tryed to push me toward grastic bypass I don't want that. I weigh 350 they say it is really hard to lose is it?

[ReneBean 3]

Question? Went for 1st appt. I got really scared? They tryed to push me toward grastic bypass I don't want that. I weigh 350 they say it is really hard to lose is it?

I started at 358. It isn't hard to lose, if you have ANY self control at all (I don't!)

If your doc is biased toward Gastric Bypass (and lots of them are) then consider checking out other docs.

If you don't mind them chopping up your intestinal tract, then there is nothing wrong with bypass - but if you do (and I sure did mind!) then get a doc who is willing to work toward getting what YOU want.

I had to fight with my insurance company - cause there was some study that showed some stupid short-term result about by-pass losing more than the Band - but that was a short term result.

Call a few other docs.

Good Luck!!!

[Emmy 0]

Yeah! This makes me feel so much better. I was banded by Dr. Rumbaut on the 15th of Feb. I finally get to eat solids! Thank god! I had some cottage cheese today...what an experience. I don't think pre band, I ever chewed cottage cheese. I'm so motivated though! I started walking again. I walk along the waterfront with my daughter and dog. It's so peaceful, I've missed it. I'm thankful for this web site, reading what everyone else is going through, and that I'm the same!

[Ready to Lose 0]

Question? Went for 1st appt. I got really scared? They tryed to push me toward grastic bypass I don't want that. I weigh 350 they say it is really hard to lose is it?

Love to ATV:

I do think that most doctors go more towards RNY. Just remember it is your CHOICE.

This is not hard. Though there is work involved.

I am happy that I chose the lap band. It was the proper choice for me.

I started at 250.

Any loss is a good loss.

Just remember, this is about you and your choice. Dont worry........it will come.