Sandrie

Today is my 2 month post op! Went for my check up lost a total of 32pounds! I'm sooooo happy! I'm wearing some capris today that I haven't fit into for the last two years. Going to knotts berry farm next month so I feel more confident I'll fit too! I'm having a pool party this Saturday and feel great!!!!

I don't consider myself a "success story" yet, because I have a long way to go until my goal, and a lot to learn. But I wanted to share one way in which my life has completely changed since my weight loss.
I stopped going to theme parks about 4 years ago due to being repeatedly turned away from rides because of my size. However, yesterday I went to a theme park for the first time in years and was able to fit on EVERY SINGLE RIDE! I rode a rollercoaster!!! No more panic attack waiting to see if the bar would fit over my stomach or if I could squeeze into the seats. It was a dream come true for me. Here I am yesterday:

Little things like this make the hard work worth it.

How about being lighter or the same weight as your Drivers License says LOL

fnicole, please tell me how vit e liquid tablets put on your scalp helps with thinning hair? my thin hair has actually gotten thicker since i was banded, i think its all the healthy protein im eating, but i'm interested in your idea ! Advice please !!!

thanks everybody for your reply you guys are all do wonderful keep up the good work !

Thanks for being honest. And your only human. I'm going in on may 9th. Aahhhh nervous

OMG I just posted the exact same thoughts. I'm so nervous and anxious! I know I get my self worked up for nothing but that's me. I read a saying once, that I keep repeating over and over for some comfort, "If you aren't scared of what's ahead of your dreams, then you aren't dreaming big enough"

I have researched, studied & read everything I could find for over 2 years about Lap Band knowing I should qualify for it now. Now has come and Monday the 23rd I am scheduled at the crack of dawn to be banded. Note: I am NOT a morning person.
Why now after having the knowledge and understanding of 2 years+ work am I scared and nervous. Yes, surgery is scarey, being "put to sleep" is unnatural, but I can't help wondering if the surgery is all that's bothering me. What if this doesn't work for me? What if it does and I don't like who I become or what I look like? Not that I'm too thrilled with how I look now, believe me.
I'm not sleeping well for the last couple nights, and I'm short tempered. Heck, I'm just plain scared!

I'm doing pretty well. Just got home. I had to stay overnight because of my sleep apnea. The pain isn't too bad as far as the incisions go. The one that hurts the worst is where the port is. I do have quite a bit of air in my tummy and I feel really bloated. If I stand it goes under my ribs which hurts a little. Haven't had any pain meds since 4am. I can't believe I was so scared of this procedure. Very glad I did it!

This is great that your doing so well it give me hope for when I go in on the May, 1st. I have sleep apnea also so now i know that it will be a posibility for me to stay the night in the hospital. I know recovery will take a while but my 1st cousin is getting married on the 5th and I feel obligated to go.....I hope that you recovery be a joyful time for you and not a painful time for you... YOU HAVE MADE IT... skinny jeans here SHE comes......

I had my band & plication on a Friday & went back to work the following Monday. I was just sore, but didn't even take any pain pills. You'll do fine. If you've had children, this is a cake walk

I GOT THE CALL May 10th I will be banded eeek start my pre op diet apr 26

Happy birthday. I'm on the same boat got my surgery date yesterday but now don't know what to do either the lap band or ibandlap? Which surgery are u doing?

Ok I have been browsing the site for a few months and have posted a few times but now i want to introduce myself. I am a 22 year old mother of 3 and want to live better for my kids and be able to keep up with them. I have battled with my weight my whole like and the last 20lbs i can really feel i get out of breathe my knees hurt really bad.... so my pcm brought up the lap band after a few other weight loss fails ... so i went to the seminar on march 5... met with NP and mental health eval on march 16... did labs on the 19th.. nutrician class on april 5... n approval on april 13. I have tricare south prime and herd horror stories about getting approved so when i called tricare n they said aproved i was soo freaking happy. now i am anxiously waiting to find out my lap band birthday??? My dr officae could call me any min now lol

Happy Birthday and hope your wish comes soon quickly. Good luck!