Big As Life

Everyone goes thru what you are going thru....I was so nervous...I really hated the thought of that tube being put down my throat, but I slept thru it all...never knew when they put it in and didn't know when they took it out....the meds in IV are wonderful...just take a little nap...and you will wake up and it is all over....you will be fine....let us know....great bunch of people here to answer your questions or just lend an ear to listen if you are not feeling so well.... Di

Honey, You are so normal...I was so nervous...I kept thinking that something would go wrong and I wouldn't be able to have my surgery....I wanted it so bad, but at the same time I was just scared to death....I had even gone thru open-heart surgery, and I was more nervous about the lapband than open heart....It will be fine...and you will be so glad you have been banded...after it was over, I just kept saying, its over...its really over...I have my band....now three weeks from surgery, I am feeling better each and everyday...good luck...and let us know how you are ....you have a great group of people here that are ready to be your support, anytime... Di

I had the same stabbing pains...that is just the port incision...I was so scared that something was wrong...the pain will go away after a few days...it does hurt to roll over in bed or if you set up the wrong way...it will get better...I had a rash on my stomach, it went away after a few days...just be careful not to lift anything ..and just be real careful turning over and moving about...just take it easy for the first week...it has only been 5 days since your surgery...you still have lots of swelling in your stomach...it will get better...just relax and try to take it easy.... Di

Wow....that was fast...hang in there...you are on your way...good luck...it will be great...post and let us know how you are...take care... Di

Wow...sounds like you have really had a bad time with this...I pray that all will be better, soon.... Di

Good question....I will have my first fill on the 17th of May...I had no idea what needed to be done before the fill...so glad you asked, and so glad to the response...thanks... Di

Jodi, I have no idea...sorry....keep checking the board and see what you find...surely, there is some post about not being over-weight enough to have lapband.. Di

LOL>>>Paula, I know what you mean...I am so white...I have a tanning bed in my house, but I was afraid to use it so early after surgery...my surgery was only 3 weeks ago...so...I am going to wait a couple of weeks....and then I will be brown, brown, brown...

Good luck, Sue....will be thinking of you on Monday...I pray everything will go well... Di/Texas

I think we all had about the same type of recovery...I had pains for the first few days, but now at three weeks after surgery, I am feeling great.... Re: WJT-take liquid gas-x and walk...

Liquid gas-x and walk....walk, walk......

Kelly, I have not had a fill, yet...I was banded on 4/6/07 and will receive first fill on 5/17/07....I am like Angie, I have no idea how this is done... Welcome to the forum...I am also new to the group, but it seems like a great place to get some valuable information, and a wealth of encouragement...it is so good to see others encouraging those that are down....really sweet group of people... Di/Texas

I say yea!!!! Looks so cute...what a pretty little girl, with a beautiful smile...

Julie, Congratulations...you have really come a long way....I wish you all the luck in the world on your future surgery.... Di/Texas

Bless your heart...it is not funny, but when I read the part about offering to do it in the backseat of your car...and then you realized you drove a truck, I couldn't help but laugh...girl, you are a mess....I hope that he gets it taken care of ...and I hope the rest of your evening will be better....

Congratulations.....that Is Wonderful.....i Would Make A "big To do", Too.....that Is Something To Brag About....way To Go..... Di

I have not felt mine move...I am well aware of where it is, but I have never felt it move....

Post-Op Pain Survey Questions 1. Was your procedure outpatient or did you stay overnight? Outpatient 2. Did you have complications related to surgery? None 3. What you were given for at home pain? Hydrocodene and phenergran for nausea ..plus a patch that I started wearing the day before surgery and then 2 days after surgery.. How many days did you take it? 5 days 4. Pain after surgery for how many days? 5 or 6 5. Degree of pain...10 being your arm was cut off and 1 being a paper cut? first day....4....remaining days...2-3-.. 6. Doctor and state where surgery was done? Dr. Rachael Keilien/Texas

I had my surgery on Friday and could return to work on Thursday....I have a desk job...

All I can say is...I paid 15,000.00 dollars to have this procedure and I am going to follow the diet and doctors orders to the letter....I can't afford to mess this up....I can't afford to have another surgery....each to his or her own....whatever one does after the surgery is up to them...but...for me...I am sticking to the plan...

my doctor gave me prescription for phenagran(liquid)..plus I had to wear a patch behind my ear for three days...one day before sugery and two days after surgery...never had one bit of nausea..

Honey, Your story is my story...I have tried every diet known to man...I have done diet pills, Adkins, South-Beach, weight watchers, staple in ear, you name it, I've tried it...nothing worked for me....I pray that you will find comfort here at this site...knowing that we all have been where you are, today....find yourself a new doctor..I agree with BetsyJane...find a lapband doctor, go to the seminar, and get the help you need...yes, this procedure will fail if you do not follow the plan, but it is a very valuable tool that can help you loose the weight...I had to pay cash for mine and I don't regret it at all...I would do it again in a heart beat....good luck to you and honey, come here if you need to be encouraged...this is a great bunch of caring people that understand your pain... Di

Kacee, Thanks For Info...i Know That Has To Be Very Painful...i Have Had To Have Old Age Spot Burned Off My Face...they Say They Freeze It , But It Feels Like A Hot Fire....and Mine Had The Blister And Took Two Weeks To Heal...you Can Still See The Spot But It Is A Lot Lighter...i Plan On Covering My Face To Tan....i Can Always Wear Darker Make-up....i Just Hate Being Snow White...and I Agree With Ryan...tanned Fat Looks Much Better Than White Fat...

OMG...that is terrible...how frustrating this must be for you....how on earth have you gone thru this for so long? I pray that your troubles will soon be over...hopefully, you will be able to find a better doctor that will be able to help you....good luck...

I am a self-pay, so the day I went in to talk to the doctor, my surgery was scheduled that very day.....I knew when I walked out of the office that my surgery would be on 4/6/07....they gave me the date to start my two week liquid diet and that was it....