Howdy!

[georgeb3 0]

Although I have posted 2-3 times, I hadn't entered my introduction.

My name is George and I just had my lapband installed on 6/19/2007 after a long, grueling 2 months of second-guessing my decision. I was having serious last minute doubts - but I went through with it anyhow.

Now that I'm on stage 5 and done with the surgery, I have to say it really wasn't that bad. My pain wasn't that bad and only lasted a day or so...the worst thing was the residual CO2 gas in my stomach - it gave me excrutiating left shoulder pain. But that's gone now too.

I lost 10 lbs on teh pre-op diet and have lost 15 lbs since surgery. The weight loss has slowed down, but i still lose a little each day.

I AM very hungry and am looking forward to my first fill so that I'm not so hungry between meals...but it's a long process and i'll get there eventually.

Thanks for reading.

[Sweety 0]

congrats On Your Surgery George. Glad You Are Doing Well. I Was Banded June 29, 3 Days Post Op And I Am Feeling Pretty Good. Best Of Luck On Your Journey To A Healthier You. Keep Us Posted On Your Progress.

[juliegeraci 7]

Hi George, sounds like you are doing great. Congrats on your weight loss to date. You will lose that hunger once you start getting fills. Way to go!