Brigham and Women/Faulker Hospital

4 days and counting.............6 lbs down, feeling great.....lapband country here I come........I guess the only issue I"m having is the worrying about how the gas pains will hit me, I"ve such stories about that on this site. But I 'm stock with every gas eliviator known to man lol ready in my after surgery box near my recliner when I get home. I'm also bracing myself for the port area pain, seems thats a big one here on the boards as well. But, I'm not gonna dwell I'm gonna stay positive, this journey has gone very well thusfar and I'm going to continue to believe it will continue. What a beautiful today. Have a great weekend everyone and can't wait to enter the sisterhood of the lapband.

Ok I just love your great attitude my friend. I was banded 12 weeks ago June 29th it seems not that long ago I had all the same questions and needed all the answers asap. Let me just say.

I NEVER had any gas pains in my shoulder at all so I worried about it for nothing. I bought stuff I never used but better be safe than sorry. I only had port pain when I let my medication run out and I did not like them any way the meds made me feel yucky so I sucked it up. I felt a pinch for about one week after LB at port site. I got up and walked around my house so I could do it blind folded WALKING really helps the first few days. I have been full since day one. I have had to learn how to slow down my eating and I eat small to be small. It has been a fantastic journey and I would do it again in a heart beat. I know for sure I have already lost 50 pounds and I weigh again on Oct. 5 I just can't wait because I know I have lost even more. I eat what ever I want that makes me feel good with in the Dr. guidelines and I never drink with meals ever. I did at first because it was hard not to. When I stopped I was fuller much longer. I have a hard time with grilled dry meats and I do not eat pasta and soft bread. I gave up soda and Have very little sweets I do not miss it. I have sugar free pudding instead. You will need to keep us all posted. Best wishes on your LB journey. I was Banded at Lahey in Burlington Mass. imaluckydog Kathy