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My doctor explained to me that it isn't necessarily restriction that you should feel but lack of hunger. He refers to the lap band as a tool. He says eat your measured amount and walk away. You should feel comfortable and not get hungry until time for your next meal. Do you get hungry between meals or is it that you just feel like you can eat so you do?

Hello and welcome. Don't stress, you will do great. Everyone's recovery is a little different but the good news is that everyone makes it through. Follow doctors orders and you will not regret your decision. I am 4 weeks post op and am learning more and more about my new way of life everyday. No regrets here!

I also had both done on feb 21st. I have been very happy. I have had no issues other than adjusting to such small portions which is an issue with my head and not my procedure. I measure everything and think there is no way this will be enough, then when I can't finish I am amazed. I love the choice I have made and would recommend to anyone.

I was just banded on 2/21 so I understand that it is very soon but I wanted to get some feedback from long time banders. I find that this whole process is totally consuming my thoughts. Before surgery it was with thoughts of how I would do things after and all kinds of "what if's". Now that I am banded I think constantly about my food/drink intake for the day, what I can put in my mouth and what I can't, am I getting enough Protein, and on and on. I'm sure this is normal at my "stage in the game", but my question is: Does this continue or are you able to eventually move to a somewhat normal lifestyle where your band does not consume your thoughts?

Hello all, glad to hear everyone is doing great. I hope those that had their surgeries today do as well. Mrs. Brown, that is a bummer about your surgery but maybe your doctor knows a sleeve will be better for you for some reason.
I go for a three day follow up today and am excited to see my progress. According to my scale this morning I am down 4lbs. I hope the docs scale is just as nice. Lol. Anyway hope everyone's recovery continues to progress well.

Welcome Sophia, I was banded yesterday and feel gret today. I even went to work for a few hours. Good luck to you on Friday. You will do great!

Well my surgery was yesterday and overall things went great. Dr found a hernia that he had to repair so he said I would be a little more sore than I was probably expecting. So far not too bad. My husband is like a damn drill Sargent so when they wanted me to start walking he wouldn't give me a break but I think it was great for me because now I have no gas pains at all. It is 3:30 a.m. And I am trying to decide if I want to go to work today. Yes I feel that good not even 24 hr post op.
Good luck to everyone coming up on their journey.

I can't believe the day is almost over. I check in tomorrow morning at 5:30 (yuck) with almost a 2 hour drive to get there (double yuck), but I haven't even had time to "stress" about it because I have been so busy today. I am not the slightest bit nervous, just super excited.
Glad to hear everyone banded is doing well and best of luck to all of those coming up!

One week from today! I can't wait!!!!!

One week from today! I can't wait!!!!!

Hello all,
I am newly registered although have been following for about a week. I too will be banded in feb. 2/21 to be exact and am a little nervous. I am self pay because I do not meet the ins criteria so my biggest fear is that I will have spent this money for yet another thing that does not work for me. I have no problem with food restriction or exercise so I hope I have made the right choice.