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[Big Wave Dave 0]

Aloha

I have posted before put didn't get to talk to anyone was a 50 something man or women that has had the banding done. Would love to get some more insight as to what I'm about to do. I'm in the approval process now, will be going to Oahu next month for the doctors seminar and psyc. eval. phy. therp. would love to hear back from anyone.

Mahalo

BWD

[Bamalama 0]

Welcome to the site. I have only just joined a few days ago and I can tell you the are some fine folks on this site!!! I meet with the surgeon nect Thursday so I can't answer much of anything but someone will surely reply to you. Just wanted to say welcome!

[Big Wave Dave 0]

Thanks for the reply, I'm looking forward to talking to everyone.

[Brewa2000 1]

Hey BWD!

Welcome to the site. You will find a ton of information here. The Band and the weightloss that goes with it has been great. I feel like a million bucks! I invite you to check out the "Guys Only" thread as we deal with some of the guy issues. If you have any questions, fire away....

Which island do you live on? We've been to Hawaii twice and will probably be back before too long. We like to meet exchange students we've had from Asia and Hawaii is a great halfway point.

Have a great weekend!

Bruce

[Elisabethsew 50]

I'm in my mid-40's. What specific questions do you have?

[Big Wave Dave 0]

Aloha Bruce

I live on Kauai, been 29 years, what a great place to live. I have lots of questions, as with most things when get down to it you can't think of one. I was wondering about work, I work in an office but I do like to work outside, in the yard, sometimes cutting down trees and you know that guy stuff, ha.ha. can you feel the band or are any restrictions on that type of work.

Aloha

BWD

[Big Wave Dave 0]

Aloha Elisabeth

Thanks for the reply, just have some quesitons about work and play. and other silly questions like can you feel it? does it pull when streach or move around? Does a fill hurt. Just general questions like that, well got to run doing this at work, so take care and talk to you soon.

Aloha

BWD

[clynnc 0]

Welcome to LBT -BWD,

I'm 36 yrs old and have been banded for 6mos.. I've lost 30 lbs so far.. very exciting.. no regrets here.. The incisions take about 6wks to heal...

I ride motorcycles and do all sorts of activity.. I work in an office as well. You shouldn't have any problems cutting down trees and so forth. I would check with your doc. to see how long before real strenuous adtivity.. I had the surgery on a Tuesday and returned to work the next monday.. I would suggest that you sleep in a recliner of some sort for a few days after surgery.. This helped w/ the travelling gas.. some people get the gas trapped in their back or shoulder blade, which sucks-

As far as the port, you can feel it if you press into your abdomen. As far as fills go, they only take about 2 minutes.. a little uncomfortable, definitely bearable.. not painful.. I hope this helps.. Good luck and feel free to ask me more questions.. later

[Big Wave Dave 0]

Thanks, it's things like the recliner that I need to know. Will talk more when I get the chance.

Aloha for now

BWD

[Brewa2000 1]

Aaaahhh Kauai!!! We only spent a day on Kauai, but it was my favorite of the islands. We took a big rubber raft and explored the (Napali?)coast. It was awesome! The native people were much friendlier than on the tourist traps.

Anyway, as clynnc told you, work should not be a problem. I slept in a recliner for about 4 or five nights. Take a pillow with you to the hospital. When you come home it helps to hold it against your stomach on bumpy roads (or bumpy landing in your case).

I own a small seed business. I had my surgery on Wednesday, I was going to stop by work for a couple hours on Friday but my wife still had my car keys so I stayed home. I went in on Saturday morning for a couple hours and worked all day Monday. I was doing some lifting of bags (50#) after 3 weeks. I was pretty much at full strength at 6 weeks. Now I'm better than I've been for years.

Fills are no problem. Kind of like a bee sting.

Take care....

Bruce

[Big As Life 0]

Aloha Dave,

Congrats on your decision to have the lapband...and welcome to LBT...

I am fifty-four years old, and this is the best thing I have ever done for myself...I was banded on 4/6/07 and had first fill on 5/17/07..I have lost 30 lbs....I couldn't be happier...

Good luck to you...I hope all goes well....