nikki717

Hi, read the post Bandster Basics & A Day in The LIfe, under the Preoperation ??? and this post will settle all your worries 168 pounds down, and over 2 years out...

I only had to take a few days off work. Had the procedure on a Thursday, went home from hospital Friday and could have gone back to work Monday, but had the time available so I took a couple more days.

I feel a little nervous too, but I'm also just more nervous about how I'm going to fit this into my schedule. I love reading all these comments, it's making me feel so much more at ease! Hugs friend, you'll do it when it's right for you!

I don't remember a thing i was knocked out before i made it to the OR i woke up ALL done .....i'm surprised how it was'nt painful at all...

Try not to think of it as surgery. I kept telling myself its a 45 min procedure! You should go home a few hours later.

I've been banded a little over a month and can honestly say it was one of the best things I've ever
done for my health. I only wish I'd done twenty years ago. It's the safest WLS, fewest complications
and about the same weight loss after a year or two. My doctor directed me to a Center of Excellence
and I had a great experience, excellent surgeon and a terrific staff. You need to do a little research,
find a hospital with a good program and you're sure to have a good experience.
After surgery, weight loss isn't automatic, you still have to work at it, but the band makes it
much easier. Best of luck and I hope it all works out for you.

I felt the same way but I did it! I wasn't afraid of going under the knife but I was more afraid of this not working but I did it. I can honestly say I'm not 100 percent sure if i'm happy yet its only been 11days I have lost 14 pounds already tho. I'm not happy of the hunger that I feel I can't wait for my fill then maybe things will get better... As far as the surgery it self it wasn't painful at all so if that's what u afraid of don't worry...

skinny.... this is your journey and only you can decide if you will succeed or fail.
Some people will have you believe that its a "magic bullet" and it takes no effort at all. That you will get the band and the magic LB fairy will sprinkle fairy dust and wow.... your thin.
Some say.... i never watch what i eat and i never exercise and i still lost weight..... well good for them.
You wouldn't join weight watchers and not count the points, or nutra-system and not eat the food, or get diet pills and not take them..... Get the point.
I will go out on a limb her and say that the "majority" of us had to work really hard to lose the weight. We watch what we eat and exercise. Because that's what our doctor tells us is the best way to work your tool. Does the band ALWAYS work.. no. Does it work for the majority of us....YES. Will you have days of "why did i do this".... yes. Will you have days when you wake up and think..... THANK GOD FOR MY LB........ YES. Make sure you listen to your doctor and to your tool. Go to the support groups and listen to them also.
I say go in with the I CAN attitude and you WILL defeat your weight. I hope you all the success in the world. Hope to see LESS of you soon.....lol
LIVE IN THE POSITIVE!!!!!