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It was about 2 weeks before I felt like normal. Its gets better I promise! Good luck

Gas-X is a pill in the US that helps relieve gas pains. Essentially it is simethicone, which you could probably find in another form. Tired is to be expected. I am impressed you can make through a day as a high school teacher! Be kind to yourself at home and ask your family to help out so you don't have too much to do once you are home. It takes a while to recover from any surgery.

I agree with all the ones that want to shout.. lol.. I have never posted and talked so much about anyting in my life and I am usually a pretty private person. lol.. I have just been so done with all the failures that this was something I was just so excited about I felt I had to share it. There were certain people I didn't want to know about it, and then I ended up telling them too.. can't believe how much I've opened up about this, it's actually made me feel better about myself. I have been soooo surprised with how much people are supporting me, so far I have not heard any bad comments, nothing but encouragement and good wishes and it makes me feel that much stronger.
4sweeties... Your will open up when YOU are comfortable with it. It really isn't any one's business what you are doing unless you feel it is their business. I just know it feels so good to be open about it. If that time comes for you, I hope you get nothing but encouragement and praises.. we all deserve that.. I can't wait to hear more from you and your journey!!

congratulatons!!! Hope you are doing ok!

LOL! Penny.. I feel the SAME way!!!
and so happy things went well for you Sammy! and Grats on all recently banded!! so exciting

Well Y'all I am officially on the other side!

I hear ya! If I ever hear someone say that lapband is the easy way out is gonna get popped in the mouth. This is not easy. It's one of the hardest things I've done. I can't wait to feel normal again....

People are generally judgemental of overweight people, and then, when they try to do something about it, they are judged for the method they choose...
I've also decided to keep it a secret, and shared it only with three people. But, I must be honest, the lies are KILLING me! I try to avoid the subject altogether so as to not to have to explain anything.
I supposedly went for a 'prolapsed uterus', which explains the laparoscopic insicions and absence from work. Of course I'm on a diet for my weight; my diet is simply based on 'portion control'; I'll be hitting the gym soon, and then I'll have more reason for the weight melting away.... and that's my story, and I'm sticking to it! :-)

ladys and gentlemen,,, it is 5:19 AM here in aus and i am UP and in my GYM gear and about to HEAD TO THE GYM,, hells yea,, after a week of telling myself i will i finally am i am GOING to loose 2inches by my cadet reunion,,

Hi All,
I'm new to this app and thought that I might share my story with you all. This month marks the 2 year anniversary of being banded. My life has changed in more ways than just the weightloss. I managed to lose 51kg (approx 112 pounds) and over 2 metres from my body. The weightloss encouraged me to leave an unhappy marriage and try my hand at a career that I didn't think I was smart enough to do. 2 years later and I am in a relationship with my soulmate ( who I might add is 10 years my junior) and am getting paid to do my dream job. I am still trying to get my head around the weightloss and to see myself in a new light. I love shopping for new clothes, knowing that I can walk into any shop and find clothes that fit. My mind is just taking a little bit to catch up, but I'm working on it.
I love reading the stories from other bandees. Thanks for reading my story

Only my husband knows. As far as everyone else thinks, I'm working out, dieting...and that's it!
Not even my kids know! But they are 8 and under. I've heard too many people talk poorly of those who've had WLS and I didn't want to be one of those victims.
There is MUCH support found here and it's wonderful!

People are generally judgemental of overweight people, and then, when they try to do something about it, they are judged for the method they choose...
I've also decided to keep it a secret, and shared it only with three people. But, I must be honest, the lies are KILLING me! I try to avoid the subject altogether so as to not to have to explain anything.
I supposedly went for a 'prolapsed uterus', which explains the laparoscopic insicions and absence from work. Of course I'm on a diet for my weight; my diet is simply based on 'portion control'; I'll be hitting the gym soon, and then I'll have more reason for the weight melting away.... and that's my story, and I'm sticking to it! :-)

I told my immediate fellow workers and my boss what I was going to try. Only one gentleman in the group, spoke to me personally and said he didn't think it was safe and a good idea. The rest were thumbs up and gave me their blessings pre and post surgery.
Now after 2 months or soon (Aug 6 band date) all the guys have seen my results of weight loss and have invited me to lunch places where they know I can select healthy food choices. They have now been all supportive of me.
Best wishes and Keep the Faith.

I'm telling everyone!! I see this as a chance at taking back my life. If I can get a second chance I'm gonna tell others if my story can save one person I have done by job. People are not educated enough on lapband so they judge. So if I have to teach my story so others can understand ill be happy with that. We get more judgement from being obese. What more can they say?

Glad it is going well for you!! Best wishes on your journey.

welcome to this forum. I wish you all the best in your journey. Hugs

That's exactly what I plan to do. Many have seen me diet, lose, then gain for years. So this time I will be successful, why would they think any different?

It's important for you to remain in your "comfort zone" with disclosure to others about your surgery, and to do what you feel is appropriate.
You gain no benefit from guilt feelings created by not disclosing your surgery to someone who you are close to. That's just a waste of your time and energy.
I do caution on the use of lies to cover up the truth, because if you have some feelings of guilt with only lack of disclosure, then likely you will feel guilt with a lie. The other part to this is that the reality is that others will likely eventually discover the surgery, and if you have not been truthful with them it could create other relationship issues.
I found that the best approach for me was to simply say that I was careful with Portion Control, and had dedicated me life to making healthier choices with my diet and exercise. I was telling the truth of my diet and exercise, only did not mention the surgery.
This is a personal and individual decision...best wishes on whatever you choose to do...

It is definitely a personal choice who you want to know something personal like this about yourself. I felt the same as you.. I have a lot of close people to me, I told them..I announced on FB that I was having surgery and to pray for me for a fast recovery, ( I was so scared of the pain I heard ) lol but I didn't say why and I had hoped that the ones that did know didn't mention it on their comments, so I went through the trouble of making a special group that ended up to be quite large and it was only able to be read by them. I was verrry surpised to see how much support my family/friends gave me for doing this. Made me feel good to have them by myself, besides for me.. It would only be time before others found out. So whoever asked, I told.. some I actually said it was personal.. in a nice way and they respected that. It does feel good not to care and have support. I tell them how these boards have been a life savior.
Good Luck on whatever you decide in the future, Don't let anyone make you feel bad for making the best decision you could have made for yourself. <3

My doc says two weeks, two weeks. Guess every doc's different...?