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I agree with the other replies, you're going to be fine. I remember walking (hobbling) down the street a few days after my surgery, every step painful and just feeling like I had destroyed my body. It hurt so much to breathe that I was taking these little shallow breaths, until my body would suddenly take over and sharply inhale... which hurt like a mother. I was having crappy soup and little sips of this and that through out the day. Everything was disgusting, everything made me feel sick... and I really did feel like I had ruined my life. What kind of person does this to themselves, etc....
A week later I felt absolutely fine. I am only a little over two weeks post op today, and I have felt absolutely dandy for awhile now. No problems whatsoever.
As far as eating in the future goes... I refuse to let myself mourn the fact that I will no longer be able to stuff my face with an entire pepperoni pizza while I watch a movie, or order the super sized version of everything and pig out... People with bands seem to be able to eat mostly anything, in small doses... which is what I have basically wished for my entire life, that I could do that. If it turns out I won't be able to eat something... well, I consider that a small price to pay given what I am likely to gain in return.
Chin up, you'll feel better. Much better

Hello everyone
I got my lap band 10/11 and I love it. I can't say that it has not been a struggle and but you have to listen to your body. When it says stop then stop. I've lost 100 pds and I want to lose about 14 more to go.

Tomorrow is my big day! I am excited and nervous! Wish me luck, I will see you guys on the other side!

I was banded in July of 2011 -- best thing that has ever happened to me!!! I have lost about 40 lbs thus far with the band (had previously lost 20 for a total of 60) and this is wonderful.
The weight comes off slowly for me (compared to others) and I am very happy with this. I am feeling better than ever and am very proud that I have succeeded at weight loss. My Dr., Scott Bovard is also so very proud of me and continues to tell me, the band is a tool, you are the one doing the work.
Any way, Merry Christmas, the gift of good health!

My will and advanced directive are done, the dishes are washed, the house is clean, my bag is packed, I had my last meal (waffle with butter)...I am ready.
I am no longer nervous...I am resolute. Tomorrow morning I begin my transformation back to...me.
Wish me luck ....see you on the other side...

You need to call your doctor for a post op diet since you are on dialysis its his repsonsibility to see that you have your post op instructions.