LadyCrafter

I did have to have an unfill due to the fact that they partially filled my band when they put it in. I am "all better now" and have had two fills since. Thanks for responding!

My favourite description was from someone who isn't active on the boards atm, Bob. He said it felt like you were a vampire that had just been stabbed in the chest with a stake. I think that sums it up pretty well.

Hi everyone! After a year and a half wait I FINALLY have a surgery date! December 15 is the day my new life begins!! I'm so excited! Wishing all the December bandsters a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!!

Welcome everyone, so glad to hear of all the upcoming Christmas Banding. Mine is the 21st and I am counting down the days only 25 days till my life changes. It is weird because I am ready for the food changes and life style changes I have to make, I'm very comitted but I am really scared to be put under anethesia. I keep having nightmares that I don't wake up. My docter said I am low risk because my BMI is only 36 and I am pretty healthy, but I have diabetes and a heart arithmia which is sometimes affected by anesthesia. I Know pre jitters are normal but I really just want to get it done. My mother-in-law wants us to take a trip to her house for christmas day but I wonder if I will be up to it 4 days after surgery? I will have to check with my Doc. Good luck to everyone!

Woot Woot! Just wanted to share my victory -- I NEVER thought I would ever weigh less than 200 pounds (I weighed 200 pounds in high school)!! I am 196 as of this morning -- what a blessing the lap band has been.
It is not always easy, but it is totally worth it. It changed my life. I started at 270 pounds 10 months ago, I was on all kinds of medicine and diabetic -- seriously insulin resistant (requiring insulin injections 3 times a day) but last week my doctor took me off ALL OF MY diabetes medicine! I was a size 24/26 and now I am a 14!
75 pounds down and counting...

I'm so encouraged that all of you are getting your approvals so fast. My 6th appt is Nov 14 and I already set my tentative date for Dec. 21.. I just hope everything goes through too! I'm so glad that our group is so positive, it makes such a huge difference.
My reasons for getting lap band
-to live the active lifestyle that I love
-to have kids
-to live the rest of my life free from food addiction
-to look in the mirror and know I look hot
-to dance wildly without embarrassment
-to feel sexy
-to stand in front of people and not worry that they are thinking how huge I am
-to do anything I want without my weight as a barrier!

Honestly I haven't told many people. Just my parents, husband and 2 close friends and my husband told his mother and 1 close friend. I don't need negativity from anyone. This a personal decision since I am the one that has been battling with it for 16 years, only I can understand why I came to this conclusion!!! You at 208 with diabetes is what led you to make this serious decision. No one should judge you. In fact a good surgeon would not do the procedure if you were too thin. We all need support not judgement. Unfortunately if you are heavy, you get judged and if you get the lapband you get judge for "taking the easy route". Its not an easy route but hopefully one that will keep us healthy and happy for many years to come. Your life, your choice, just "do you" and stay away from negative energy. (just my opinion) Good Luck!!!

It is great to hear from so many December Bandsters. I am very excited but a bit nervous too. My docter only requires you to go on the Atkins diet which is good because a liqued diet scared me. My surgery is December 21st. I am getting sick of people telling me I am not fat enough. I am 208 pounds and only 5'3 I am having the surgery because I have diabetes and have tried by myself to loose the weight for years and years. Anyone else having the same issue?