New and nervous

[zoeiyla 6]

Lapband

[zoeiyla 6]

Hi I'm new to this and I have just got my date for surgery 1st of November, I'm soòooooo nervous but excited. Scared of having loose skin anyone got tips,? Plus I have a 6 month old will i be able to lift her?

[Bandista 7,466]

@@zoeiyla hi there, I was banded November 5th last year -- so incredibly happy with my life now! And I definitely recall the excitement and nervousness leading up to the big day. I had never been an overnight patient in a hospital before and I'm 53. It was all so much easier than I thought it would be. I am a person who hates to go to the dentist even just to get a checkup. I'd rather have laparoscopic surgery than a dental procedure anytime. For me the recovery was not bad but you will definitely not wanting to be lifting a six-month old as you'll have stitches inside and the abdomen is tender those first few days. I found walking really helped with everything. If somebody can get her in and out if the carriage you may have your new favorite walking partner. Check in with your surgeon on how long before lifting is recommended. Hard to put yourself first with a baby but you'll need to baby yourself for a few days. What nice timing for you to be having your surgery post-partum. I wish I had done that -- mine is 19 now! Good luck with all -- glad you're here.

[lisacaron 5,075]

@@zoeiyla congrats!!! I have a very good friend who had her surgery much the way you are not long after the birth of her child and she has had an amazing recover and is doing so well!

You will want to do what @@Bandista suggested and baby yourself for a few days. Have someone give you a hand and definitely check with the surgeon for any restrictions and advice. When you are ready to start picking the baby up again just try to use more of your leg and arm muscles then your back and stomach muscles you don't want to pull anything and internal stitching takes a little time to heal.

Best of luck to you and let us know how you are doing!! This is a great site with loads of supportive people I'm sure you'll get lots of advice and answers to any questions you might have.

[zoeiyla 6]

Thanks for the reply, my partner has booked a week of work so he can help, nice to hear everyone's stories ☺

[cryssyd3 80]

I also have a 6 (almost 7) month old and have the same concerns. I'm also still nursing my son and I'm scared my milk is going to dry up with the lack of eating. I'm so sad about it because I wanted to breastfeed for atleast a year but I keep telling myself that I made it this far which is a lot further than I ever thought I would and that surgery is definitely for the better.

Good luck to you!