April 27th surgery

[Jennxh 5]

Hello, my emotions are going crazy here. I will have my surgery on April 27th! Super excited but also very scared. I had the lapband from 2010-2014, until it slipped. I had to have it removed. I was so sad because i had lost all the weight and wearing a size 8. Since September I gave gained 50 pounds and I am ashamed. I literally won't go see my friends because I do not want to be seen like this. It's hard. I am anxious to get back on track and feel better about myself.

I hear so many different things about recovery with this surgery. A lady I work with said she was back to work in 4 days. then I read it can take up to 2 weeks. I am blessed to work from home, so hopefully I will bounce back quickly. I am also scared of failing...Again!

I am not overweight because I did well on my own...I have always struggled. I am looking forward to this.

[Magsqoti 79]

Hi there. Find your inner strength....you did it before and you can do it again. You did not experience a personal failure, you had a physical issue so go easy on yourself.

I am 4 days out of sleeve surgery and feeling way better than I expected. I get up each morning, make my bed, do light housework, walk around outside, shower, fix the hair and make-up and map out my day. My suture sites tend to hurt just a bit but I manage it with liquid panadol so it's really not an issue. I wish you all the success and happiness you deserve. You can do this Jennxh!!!!

[debbie813 20]

My surgery date is also April 27th! We can do this. I know it's hard but we'll get through and do great! You work from home, so you can gauge when you feel it's best to go back to work. I took 3 weeks off, but I'm hoping to go back after 2. Sending you good vibes!

[Mrs.J2015 17]

Hi Jennxh, your story is EXACTLY like my story. I had the Lapband done in 2007. I lost 150lbs. I got down to a size 6. The band pertruded through my stomach and I had to have it removed 2012. Since then I've gained 65lbs. MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT and totally unacceptable. I have the same attitude as you also, I don't wanna hang out with friends like I use too. My sleeve date is April 29. And I can't wait to go back to where I was. I'm like super super BLESS to have this 2nd chance to get it right, and I plan to do just that, GET IT RIGHT. So good luck to you and your sucess and I'll definitely be popping in and out throughout my journey.

[Jennxh 5]

We are all strong and beautiful! We can do this and we have made the choice to do so! I am so excited for so many things. I know...because I've been there...a healthy weight really feels better to me than a cheeseburger tastes. I just need to remind myself of that on a daily basis. We are all going to be so happy and healthy in time. Here's to smaller clothes and bigger smiles!

[Jennxh 5]

Thanks Magsqoti! What a nice message. I am so happy to hear someone that is doing well so fast. I had my lapband done on a Thursday and was back to work on Monday. I am hoping I bounce back this time also. Nerves are setting in, but your post has given me a little hope that it's possible I won't be in massive pain.