britgirl

Hang in there...we CAN do it. I am feeling like a total failure at the moment..but telling myself I didn't go through all this to not have it work...and I know that the biggest part of this working is ME with the help of my band. I need the right positive mental attitude coz I really don't want to fail at weight loss...yet again. I have not seen the good weight loss some of you have at 3 weeks out like me..but I am trying to stay positive and let this be a life changing experience. Some days its easier than others. You can message me anytime...I think you are doing awesome.

I was banded on April 21st. So glad to "meet" all of you fellow April bandsters. You all sound like you are doing great. I have a feeling I am going to be a slowwwww loser. Wow Ashers....great weight loss...just ...WOW..way to go!!

I got my band on April 21st. Was in a lot of pain first week but seemed like day 7 when I had my staples out,was a turning point. I am however struggling with being hungry every 2-3 hours. Would love to keep in touch with fellow April bandsters . You all are losing weight and doing so well...and are an inspiration to me.

Hi. I was banded April 21st..so still a newbie myself..but if you would like to add me as a friend..I would be willing to give any advice I can and go through this journey together

thank you so much!!

i have tried to search and cant find. it.

I can no longer find the post here by spot with the link to the forum for April 2011 bandsters:( If anyone knows it ,can you link it plz? I hope spot is ok.?

i was banded same day as you and i feel horrible also. feels like pulling near port when i get up..bad gas pains and i can feel ache where i guess band is. didnt think this would be easy..but..ouch!!! i wasnt told i could have protein shakes yet. i also do not like the broth:(

good luck tomorrow jae and kelly.

just arrived home after surgery this am.good luck tomorrow

just arrived home after surgery this am.good luck tomorrow

my surgery is at 10.15 am...hope i can sleep soon.

yikes...i have to be at the hospital in 11 hours!! scared and excited.

Thinking of those of you going through surgery today. Let us know how it goes. Mine is tomorrow!!

Thanks for replying everyone. I am still nervous..but knowing others are going through the same as me this week helps me a lot. I hope to be in touch with you all after we are banded and share our experiences and advice and support. Good luck and big hugs.

I am having surgery the day before you. I know how you feel. Let me know how things go..I know we will be fine.

Next Thursday is my day! I am excited and nervous and after the waiting,,it now seems to have happened very quickly. If there is anyone else that is having surgery next week that would like to keep in touch and help and comfort each other along the way...please contact me. Everyone on these boards is so helpful and friendly...couldn't get by without coming here to see how everyone is doing and getting answers and advice I need.

Just found out today that my surgery date is April 21st. I am excited and sooo nervous. I would like to be friends with anyone here and give each other encouragement and support. Everyone on these boards seems so friendly and helpful. I have no extended family nearby and have decided not to tell the ones living far away. No one in my family has as big of a weight problem as me..and they probably would say I can do it on my own. Also, my Mum would worry herself silly about it. I may tell them in a few months when I go home. I wish all of you who have had or are having surgery in April all the best .

I will probably have my surgery late April. I have been trying to research here which protein powders taste the best and have highest protein,least sugar and carbs ect. I would greatly appreciate input here so I can see it all in one place:)

I have just been approved to have lap band surgery and was looking online for forums..I found one by mostly gastric bypass patients and they all said they would never have the lap band and a couple of people described having serious complications and having the band removed. One of the things that alarmed me the most, were stories of scar tissue growing over the band and major pain as a result and having to have a surgeon locate the band and remove it. Please tell me if this is a fairly common thing. Makes me really worried. I thought I would opt for lap band as the least invasive procedure and less complicated. I do realize all surgery has risks..but the amount of people on that board saying that bypass is better for long term weight loss and less complications has me second guessing.