missmary44

I wouldnt bealramed Marie. I had surgery this morning at 8 am woke up around 12 and was dismissed around 2. I have to stay in a local hotel so I would be comfortable and close just in case something happened. I live 2.5 hours from the Surgical center. So now I am trying to rest. Very difficult to move but am confident I will be fine. So will you. I am staying close over night just in case. Good luck Marie. Keep me posted.

So excited but so freaking sore!

Had a rough night before heading to the city to check in for surgery. I havent had a dream of my deceased grandmother in years. She was a RN and a DON who I respect she told me in the dream that she didnt think it was a good idea. Just great. I aldready had fears of not waking up. I do have an over active imagination. Thank goodness it was just my mind playing tricks on me as I went to bed nervouse and apprehensive about surgery. As you can see I woke up lol. Had some concerns cause anesthisia makes me vomit but they loaded me up with medicine not to vomit. I am so sore. I am amazed at how much I used my stomach muscles to do every day movements like getting up from a reclining position or getting up from a seated position. I guess work through the pain. Theres a little bleeding from the incision sites(5) but they said that was normal. Not interested in eating. Too much trauma to want to. So far had one serving jello and one cup clear broth and some apple juice. Go home tomorrow. Cant wait. Check out this huge potty. Never seen one that big before

I am looking for help and advice. Sometimes these forums are overwhelming and you seem to get lost in the shuffle. Any Missourians out there. its not necessary to be from here just it would be a plus. Hit me up message me. Also does anyone have a blogspot lap band blog?

I am pretty secretive about it. I only have told my mom and my girlfriend and her husband. Others that know Ill be missing from work I just told them I was having surgery and it was a female thing

Congrats on your losses so far.

I went in for my first consult in 2008 and my husband wasnt for it at all. Then after trying a number of times to lose weight on my own I decided to go back this past month. He was very upset I made the appointment. But I was adamant and told him that I was not asking for permission. That this was my health and I wanted to live for another 30 years. I believe he saw my resolve and commitment and decided there was no arguing with me. Whether or not I had his support I was going to do it. I will say that most of his concerns were how MY surgery was going to affect him personally. But he seems to have come to terms with it and I am having surgery on the 11th of May Wishing you well.

Congratulations you deserve it

I am in the same boat as you. I am very healthy. Have no health issues except being fat My surgery is set for Wednesday the 11th. Nervous, scared but ready. I think

I live in Missouri and am having surgery in Overland Park, KS. It is costing me 17,900 that includes consult fee, pre op labs and post op fills for over a year.

suregeryloans.com and carecredit.com Are two I used.

Tuesday i go for my pre op with the surgeon. Cant wait nervous but excited. So much more to learn before surgery.

Im new to this. Im 44 and holding . I go for my post op next Tuesday. Nervous but ready. Hoping to glean some wisdom from others who are successful with the lap band procedure and lifestyle

Good luck sweetie!

So next Tuesday I visit the doctor who will perform my surgery and take my money I first went in for my consult in 2008 and was not ready to take such drastic measures. But Im three years older and a failure at yet another attempt to lose weight. I used HCG and lost 50 pounds but after going off of it have only kept 15 off. So taking the plunge and going for it. Im here to learn and gain wisdom from others who are losing and maintaining weight loss with the lap band. So here goes everything ...............................