Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Having the surgery tomorrow (11-6-08)

[Juliesp131 0]

My name is Julie. I am 31 years old. I am married and have one son. I am in SC and work as a School Psychologist. I am very excited but also nervous. I would really appreciate having a buddy/mentor to talk to during my journey. :smile2:

[mommie2 0]

Congrats on getting banded tommorrow. I was banded on Aug, 27, 2008 and had my first fill 10/1 and second fill on Monday 11/3. I'm still getting used to be being banded and the new lifestyle but i'll be glad to be your lapband buddy. I was also nervous but 2 mts post op I know it was the best decision I made for me and my family. I am also married, a mother of 2 girls and shortly turning 32, from Louisiana. Good Luck Tommorrow!! :smile2:

[Juliesp131 0]

I am now 4 days post op.... and am having a pretty rough day. I am not hurting as much and am moving around pretty well.... but I woke up and have been very emotional. I sometimes think..... what in the world have I done.....Is this normal? Did you experience anything like this?

[mommie2 0]

Hey Julie,

Congrats on getting your band. Glad to hear that you are getting around pretty good. As far as being emotional you just had a major surgery that is going to change your life and coming off pain meds if you are not use to them can make you feel like you are on a roller coaster. I know I have been heavy most for most of my life, and really never was skinny per say so the thought of me actually being skinny in the future is scary. Change in anyway is scary and stressful, but I keep telling myself that I made a decision to be healthy and to be able to do more with my family instead of finding excuses not to do things or go around others. Stay positive it will pass. At least your home 4 days post op I was on the highway for 10 hours evacuating for hurriccane Gustav on my fourth day :eek: I promise your normal and you will get past it. Hope this helped!! I'm here if you need anything!

[Juliesp131 0]

Thank you for your reply. I am doing better today. I got out of the house yesterday and have an amazing support systems... so I know I will be okay. It really helps to hear that it will get better, though. So thank you for responding. Julie