Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor would love a buddy

[kerimezz77 0]

I am Keri, new to the site.

I would love a buddy to guide me through...

Keri

[Maincat 14]

Hello Keri,

Welcome to the forum. Can you please give more details about yourself? Where are you from, at what stage in the lapband process are you? What 's your weight loss background? Any specific issues that are bothering you?

There are lots of people here who I'm sure can help you and give you advice.

[kerimezz77 0]

Where are you from, at what stage in the Lap Band process are you?

I am orginally from NY, Currently in Georgia, due to armed forces. My hubby is in the US army.

I am signing my consent form on friday and hopefully will be lapbanded next month.

What 's your weight loss background?

Since I have been about 13 years old, I have been on lowfat, no fat, weight watchers, Atkins, no carbs, high Protein.........

I have dropped up to 50lbs

Any specific issues that are bothering you?

Not at this time!

[Maincat 14]

Hi there,

Thanks for the information. If you are getting banded soon then you must be excited, perhaps nervous, but looking forward to the changes you are about to make. You will have to follow a pre-op diet to reduce the size of the liver. This makes the surgery so much easier and therefore safer. That will be a liquid diet. I remember having Soup, and more Soup. Don't cheat this.

How much do you know about the surgery itself?

[kerimezz77 0]

I am a nurse, so I have some knowledge of what is expected of me, and the "fun" things I have to do before surgery. I have been pricing the whey Protein and getting ready to make my final selection.

I am nervous. About being around food again. What if it clogs, erosion....?? All the possible problems.

Thank you so much for listening

Keri

[Maincat 14]

Hi Keri,

Well as a nurse you are ahead of the game in many ways. That's good.

As for being nervous, there are so many 'what if' questions. There is no way to answer them ahead of time. The chances of complications post band operation are very low. I can really only talk about myself here. I had to have a second operation because my port and tube needed replacement. It was no big deal at all. One night in hospital and a very quick recovery. I was very unlucky but hey, that's the situation I faced.

Try not to focus on what might go wrong, rather on what will go right. Being around food is no problem for me, because all the food in the house is healthy. The aim=lose weight. The method=band+self discipline. Learn to say no to food. Do you exercise at all? (I've just come in from my bike ride - about 9-10 miles).

Losing weight can be hard, hard work. It's a challenge. Rise to it and be excited:smile:

[kerimezz77 0]

Thank you so much for the support. I am truely greatful. I think that I will be just fine, I am scared of surgery, and waking up and pain. BUt I am a tough cookie.

I have 4 kids so I can't be down to long. I have 2 sets of natural twins. I am not only doing this for me but for them too. I want to be there for a long time, and more active.

I do got to the gym about 4 days a week.

I plan on getting there more after the surgery.

I love the eliptical and the treadmill.

Thanks again!

Keri