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Gee, I am sorry for saying that I regret my decision to have the Lap Band. Actually I am really excited about my body healing and starting my journey. I had other symptoms and my Doctor called me yesterday and he explained that while they did the lapband they repaired a hernia while they were in there. He explained that I would have shortness of breath and the pain was from where they sewed the port to the muscle; so after I talked to him; I understood my body symptoms were normal. I really feel like the first week is the toughest; but I think I have turned the corner on healing. I am feeling sooooo much better. I am such a go getter that I am sure I overdid also the first week. I am so grateful to this forum and others who blog and post and help us thru what they have already experienced. I hope in a way I can pay others back.

Hi everyone. I had my surgery on September 6, 2012. I also thought what in the h.....have I done to myself. I let my brain run away with all the negative problems that can happen. The pain is worse that I thought it would be; really I am not a big baby. I know that things will get better and that this will be a forgotten memory. I want so much to improve my overall help and self esteem. I am so grateful for these forums and the support that they offer to us just starting our journies. I am trying to replace the negative thoughts with more positive ones; I know that I will get thru this. Good luck to all of you!!!!

I am getting banded on September 6,2012. I am excited to start my new journey, to becoming healthier and lose the weight.