In Your 20's And Had Surgery?

[Jeni 85 0]

Im 21-22 in May and getting the band on Dec. 20th. Yaya!!!!! Im so excited to really start living. I cant wait until I can buy cute clothes, not just huge tents to cover my body. LOL Im crazy. <br /> <br /> ADD ME AS A FRIEND ON MYSPACE. othrocs@yahoo.com

<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So agree!!! I hate the tent clothes i can't wait to have a nice form fitting dress and look sexy in it!!!!

[starryeyed 0]

I am 27 and banded on 11/01. I am SO glad I did this sooner rather than later. I don't want to be fat even one minute longer than necessary. I also heard comments like "are you sure you can't do it on your own?". If I could do it on my own I would have never had surgery. My surgeon told me that having gastric banding or bypass does not mean you are a failure. He also said that diets don't work for 98% of people. think yo-yo dieting made me much fatter than I would have been had I never dieted.

starryeyed

[Jeni 85 0]

I am 27 and banded on 11/01. I am SO glad I did this sooner rather than later. I don't want to be fat even one minute longer than necessary. I also heard comments like "are you sure you can't do it on your own?". If I could do it on my own I would have never had surgery. My surgeon told me that having gastric banding or bypass does not mean you are a failure. He also said that diets don't work for 98% of people. think yo-yo dieting made me much fatter than I would have been had I never dieted.<br /> <br /> starryeyed

<br /> <br /> Completely agree with you there... I find with every diet i had tried i would gain back what i lost plus more every time... sometimes even double... <br /> <br /> But so long yo-0yo diets and hello skinnier healthier me!!!

Thank You Lap-Band!!!!

[anonemouse 1]

Unfortunately, I'd have to say that the worst reactions that I've experienced from other people were from fellow fat folks. Don't get me wrong, I've had a couple of so-so reactions from skinny people, but the truly negative ones have been from fat people. If you are on the "smaller" side for WLS, it's not uncommon. Heck, during the few actual support groups that I went to, I got several comments from people that had already had the surgery, telling me that I was "too small for surgery." That irritated me, mainly because while I may not have been as heavy as they were when they had surgery (most of them were RNY patients), I was still fat and I qualified for insurance to cover it.

[Eficka 0]

Hi all Im 26 and I had the surgery when I was 24. Right now Im back on track:-) and ready to lose the last few (30-40 pounds lol)

[Iluvcarbs 0]

I am 29. Physically the recovery was a little longer than I anticipated. I would say it wasn't until the second week that I felt better, but this is a very individual thing. I think what hurt me the most was my anxiety. I am a very anxious person, and I would freak out with any new sensation. Eventually you start to learn the different cues your body gives you. I am in therapy now and I think it is helping me tremendously. I also do a self-help program that has helped me tremendously. I think doctors do a good job of getting you ready for the physical changes, but not a lot of them are good at telling you what to expect mentally. food was my comfort when I was happy, sad, you name it. The band makes you learn that food is no longer a comfort thing, it's a survival thing. And for me that was a rude awakening. Definitely be prepared physically and emotionally. To be 100% honest the first few weeks, I was like "What I have done!" But once I saw the weight loss, and I stopped letting my negative thoughts rule, and started being positive it helped me tremendously. Also one very important tip, they mention it on other posts is "head hunger". Know when your full, and know when you just want to keep eating because you "think" your hungry. That has helped me tremendously. So that has been my experience with the band. So far so good. I am down about 30lbs. in 6 weeks! Awesome! I hear your 30's are the best times of your life. I am starting to think they are right. :whoo: