SUE PATE

If you were not very nervous, you would not be human. I almost did not have my operation because of nerves. For the whole week prior to the operation, I kept telling my husband I was not going to go through with it. When it came the day for the operation, I still was not sure, even as I was on the operating table and Dr. Cottem was asking me if everything was all right, I almost backed out. But I went through with it and 98 lbs lost later, my life has changed. This is the best thing I ever did for myself. My quality of life is so much better. I can play with my kids now. So, you will be nervous, but do not let your nerves take over for you. Sue:)

I have had (3) fills, I am not sure how much they have put in, that is not something I keep track of. When I start feeling hungry all the time, I know it is time for a fill. I went to one meeting at Dr. Fishers office for Lap Band Support. It was (1) week after surgury, so I was very vulnerable at the time. Food is a very hard thing to give up, even when you are not physically hungry for it. All the stuff the people were saying scared me, and I guess I thought I would never be able to eat again. Since then I have changed and I am thinking about attending another meeting.

I was sick for most of the first 5 weeks after the operation so I had no problem stick to the game plan of liquids and some mushies. Once I got on solid food, I just figured out my own diet. Nothing white on weekdays, and only a limited amount on the weekend. You have to have some treats sometime. Right now Salad's are my best friend. They go down the easiest, and it is a little strange to me, but I do not mind eating salads anymore. Before the operation, I hated them. I have had (3) fills, and never a problem with any of them.

I live in Las Vegas. This is my first time replying to a message, although I have been reading the messages for over a year. I was banded on April 12, 2005 by Dr Cottam, who works in the same office as Dr. Fisher. I was a self pay, but it is worth it. I have now lost a total of 98 lbs. Sue:p

Hi, I am new to posting on the site, but have been reading your posting's for month's. I was banded on April 12, 2005. To date I have lost 83 lbs. I feel wonderful. I feel like I have a whole new life now. Sue