Mlivingston04

I had my surgery on June 4th. Honestly I could have gone back to work easily by the following Monday. I had the time off so I took 2weeks off. Just came back to work today. I have to admit the extra week was great. I am totally back to normal today. My biggest problem about going back to work after the first week was I did not have any energy. I felt depleted. I feel totally fine now. If you are able to take it off, I would if you absolutely can't you will be fine going back to work you will just be tired.

ChubbyGal-I was banded on the 4th and have been having some issues with light headedness and no energy. I am so over feeling this way. I have had no issues with the surgery at all but the lack of energy is killing me. I am getting in my Protein and almost all my Water. Last night I had arm and leg cramps so bad so I plan to drink like a fish today to see if that changes. I also am going to up my Iron to see if that helps. Hang in there thats all I am doing but know that you are not alone.
Monica

i was just telling my husband that I really needed my head and stomach to talk. Even when my stomach is full my head acts likes it wants to eat. I really need the two of them to get on the same page.
I think I morned food the entire 10 days I was on the liquid diet.
Hang in there and try to keep yourself busy, especially keep your hands busy.

June 16 approved today God is good

Feeling good tonight after surgery. Due to insurace i have to stay the night. Pain is very low and there is only 2 patience on my floor so its very quiet here. Loving it the time watching basketball with the hubby.

Feeling good tonight after surgery. Due to insurace i have to stay the night. Pain is very low and there is only 2 patience on my floor so its very quiet here. Loving it the time watching basketball with the hubby.

Its 11:15pm at night and I have to be at the hospital at 5:30am in the morning. I dont feel nervious but I guess Im a little worried about the unknown. I am ready to start my new life. My best friend and husband is planning to be there the whole time, which Im so excited about.
Within the next 12 hours I will be banded

For some reason we who are believers tend to have a habit of continually beating ourselves up over everything. I am taking a moment to encourage each and every one of you to stop, pray, and open up to our Heavenly Father in prayer. Share with Him your discouragements over your weight, and your desires to live a more productive life. He already knows anyway... He just wants us to walk in the cool of the day with Him sharing all of ourselves unto Him.
Remember the advances in Medical technology are NOT solely for those who do not believe in God, they are for us too. We are His children, and God wants us to seek Him for everything that He may be glorified in all areas of our lives. Do not allow the enemy to stagnate you in guilt because of your desire and decision to get a lapband. Instead use this as another pillar and testimony to the Goodness of God!
How? Well, I am glad that you asked...
Study daily, pray continually, ask God to allow your lapband to help you become heathier, and look for ways to use even this part of life's journey as a opportunity to share the Gospel of Christ Jesus!
Luke 11
9And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 11If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? 12Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? 13If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
Be encouraged!
Forever His!
Yolanda

Hang is there. Remember He will never leave you nor forsake you. He wants you to be successful too. How great to know that this is going to make for a better life. Praise God for medical help that will help us be healthy. Praying for your strength through this process.
I start my pre op diet on Saturday. My Surgery is on June 4th.

How exciting. I'm scheduled for the 4th too. We really should stay connected so we can help and support each other.

Wow tomorrow. Praying for quick recovery, no gas, and excitement to begin your journey. Keep us posted.

Congrats so happy for you my date is June 5th so be brave!!!

Congrats. I went and seen the surgeon today and my surgery is June 4th. So excited!!!! June is going to be a good/exciting month.

I have my appointment with my surgeon today to schedule my surgery. I can not even tell you how happy I am. I went and seen the nutritionist on Tuesday so I am ready to go. It is hard to believe that this has gone so smoothly. Even my doctor was not sure I would be approved by the insurance because of my lower BMI and no real problems with my health except high cholesterol, which may or may not be related to my weight and might be genetic.
I have been reading blogs since I found out I was approved last Friday, the good the bad and the ugly. I would love to get to know people on the site. I have chosen not to tell a lot of people. In my cirlce of friends only one knows. My mom and mother-in-law know because they are coming in to help my after surgery but that is all. I just dont want to be judged by others.
Hoping to pst surgery date later today!!

I saw the surgeon on the 20th, it was sent to the insurance company on the 24th and I got a call on the 27th saying I got the approval! Exciting indeed