New Here! Lap Band in March

[HopefulinTX 0]

Hello all! I am new here and will be having lap band on March 20, 2008. I am Going through TLCedge and hoping someone else here has too. I welcome all suggestions on what has helped other before during and after their sugery.

Thanks

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[*susan* 1,709]

Hi and welcome. Congratulations on your decision to get the band, only a little over a month to go and you will be an official "bandster".

As far as advice, I guess I would need a bit more specific questions, as there are so many areas to talk about. Check out the "stickies" at the top of the forums, as they offer tons of great advice.

[HopefulinTX 0]

Thank you for the welcome and I am very excited to become a "bandster". How long does it take to recover so I know how long to ake off work? How fast have people lost weight?

[ginger1 0]

hi, good luck to you

I had mine done on 2/13 and am going back to work on Thursday, a little over a week off. I feel like I could have easily went back today, but I'm glad I waited a full week. The first few days were pretty rough, but the last few have gotten progressively better and I feel fantastic this morning!

[HopefulinTX 0]

I am glad you are feeling so good only a week after! I was planning on taking Day of surgery which is a thursday and going back to work on Tuesday. It sounds like I may need to wait another day. Has everyone doen the 2 week liquid diet? That is what I am most worried about.

[gisellehuet 1]

Hi!

I will be banded on March 14th! and I am counting the days... I plan to take an entire week off... I think taht way I will be completely recovered since I am standing or walking most of the day.