Scared to Death

[iluvdachs 0]

Hi I am new - I am 43 and overweight by about 125 lbs I also have Congestive Heart Failure (a very weak heart) so my doctor would like for me to have the laparospic lap band surgery (because my heart would never last a regular surgery) but I have no idea of what to expect - could someone help me!:mad2:

[jazie 0]

My surgery was a snap. A little pain the day of surgery and the only pain after that was gas. Your dr will tell you how to deal with that. I love my band and wish I had done it earlier. I am 63 and think of all the years I could have been doing instead of watching. Would do it again in a heartbeat!

jazie

[serenity55 15]

Hi there!

I'm just one week post op and I would definitely do it again. The worst part for me was the waiting. I had some gas pains, but never took the prescribed pain medication, not because I'm a martyr, but because I really felt like I didn't need it.

You might find yourself becoming hungry at some point either during the pre op diet, (if you have one) or the post op. I've been on full liquids, and that's also very hard.

But the changes I'm already noticing are worth it all!

Good luck to you, and keep asking questions! this site is fantastic!

Debbie

[RestlessMonkey 7]

If you follow this link:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f178/surgery-day-stories-64287/

You'll find literally PAGES of people giving their "surgery day stories". Short of actually having the procedure, that should give you a good idea! :mad2:

[TQUAD64 9]

Hi I am new - I am 43 and overweight by about 125 lbs I also have Congestive Heart Failure (a very weak heart) so my doctor would like for me to have the laparospic lap band surgery (because my heart would never last a regular surgery) but I have no idea of what to expect - could someone help me!:eek:

Just remember each person's experience is different. What works great for me, might not be so great for you. When reading and researching on these web site, take the information with a grain of salt and rely on your doctor for advise.

Best wishes!

[HeatherO 7]

Taking off some of the excess weight should definitely ease the strain on yoru heart down the road. The surgery itself is not too difficult at all. Good luck.