LessLee

Just wanted to let everyone know that a couple days ago I met my goal weight and I'm soooooo happy!! I'm down 152 pounds total and 138 pounds since surgery. I had my surgery 13 months ago. I now am down to 140 pounds and a size 8. Yay!! My husband also had the lap band done and I get to support him now. :-)

I'm sitting on a plane right now. I looked at the narrow seats, I ALWAYS have to lift the armrest to fit and ask for a seatbelt extension. I was so worried because this plane is packed. Anyway I fit in the seat and was able to buckle my seatbelt without an extension! Does that count as a Non Surgical Victory? I'm so excited and I just can't hide it!! This may seem minor to someone else but I actually have years in my eyes. I have not been able to sit in a regular airline seat for over 26 years!

Good luck, thinking of you!

Good luck! Wishing you all a smooth recovery!

Hi everyone I was banded aug 29 2012 I am down about 90 lbs. over all. I have recently stop eating correctly ( which is key to this) and have hit a Plato. I think some days are easier then others for sure. I think it's great that you guys have chosen to take control of your lives back from the fat. I am here if you want to chat or need help or anything. I have started reading all the post here and I think I will start walking again tomarrow.
Monica

i came home yesterday was in alot of pain but only where my port is located.. it was hell.. today i woke up feeling way better super sore still and bloated.. not hungry but i am sipping away. moving alot more today so tomorrow can be even better...

Thank you to everyone who replied! Your postings made a HUGE difference to me. I am elated that I reached out and you guys were there. Thank you once again.

First welcome and congrats! Everything you are feeling is normal. I felt all of those up to the minute I fell asleep on the operating table.
I just got banded today and most of all those feelings are gone now. The worst part so far was the wait leading up to the surgery.
I don't have any wisdom to share on life being banded yet, but this is a great place. The people here are supportive and helpful.

It is an emotional roller coaster, but it does get better.... Promise!
Keep walking and sipping! This stage will soon be history!

I was banded Friday + hernia repair, and I am very sore in the port area when I get up or down, plus very bloated and have chest pressure. Hurts to yawn too big.
I know we will look back on these days like they were nothing someday. Hang in there. It is all worth it. Stay positive.
I haven't weighed myself.

Surgery went well. Pain is very tolerable. Drinking Water well. The last pain med I had was around 2:30. So happy to have gotten it done. Looking forward to a healthy future and looking healthy as well

Good luck! I'll be thinking of you.

I'm getting ready for my journey to the hospital .. Today is the day! Excited and nervous but so ready for a new start in life. I'm doing this for me and my kids. Wish me lucky..

Good luck to you LMB

So tomorrow is the big day. I go to the other side and join the world of Bandsters ???ƒ. I am getting so nervous. I don't know what to expect. Being a part of this forum has helped greatly. Thank you!!

Hi Alic4galaxy and Lori123. Nice to meet you. Would love to chat.
I just got banded yesterday.

I was Banded May 1st 2013 and I feel amazing! I take it one day at a time and I keep reminding myself why I got banded.... for myself and to live a long healthy life. Good luck to you.

Hi Everyone.
I banded Friday and am doing fine. Yeah the gas is no fun but Ive been walking to help it. Did this morning plan to again this afternoon. Im not in much pain other than that and NO am not medicated...lol . I honestly expected to feel worse than I do. The struggle I am having is that my husband and I have 6 kids....ages 14 to 21 and its summer....they are home from college....eating all day. I just am staying out of the kitchen. Eventually this will all get easier....just one day at a time. I got this.
Ruth

Thanks so much for you reply. I just wanted to know it's normal.

I had my surgery 5/30/13. Since then I have been in the E.R., had my port site get infected with a hematoma. It is still healing and just Thursday I started getting horrible pains in stomach area. So yes I have questioned my decision to do this to myself. I am only 3 weeks in and I am going through it big time. However, I keep telling myself once this is all over with I'll be even stronger. I get down some days but I always remember I did this for a reason. Good luck!!

I had my surgery the 21st too. I am finally over the gas pains and now I'm just dealing with the pain from the actual surgery. It is very tolerable but aggravating when moving at all. I had the OMG moment yesterday myself but I'm a lot better today. I look forward to the weight loss.

Yes. It goes away after a couple weeks, but you may feel that "sting" every so often for the next few months. I guess it takes awhile for it to completely heal since the port was stitched to muscle we use every day.

It is normal to mourn the lifestyle you had around food. I too had similar feelings. But only 4 1/2 months post op....I have gained more appreciation for family time, being in control of myself, and NOT letting food dictate a good or bad time! I am so much more present and aware with family and friends than I have ever been before. It is an amazing transformation....and it's not all physical! Hang in there......you will come to have a different appreciation of the good food you are eating (even in small quantities).

I am gonna follow you. Please do the same for me. We will encourage one another. One day at a time. You arent alone nor am I. Thanks for the reminder
Now I am gonna go for a walk because I live in Arizona and its only 7:40am....I am hoping it is under 100 degrees.

Yep, feeling that way now with the pain in the port area and taking over an hour to drink a glass of Fluid. Surgery was June 21st, so I am only 2 days out.
Glad you posted this, the responses are encouraging.