noosagirl

I was in a gown until they knocked me out. I never thought about being nude, I guess I was, but it doesn't count if I can't remember it! Yes I had the runs for two weeks post op (which is very unusual for me), but some people find the opposite and others no change to their regular routine. Everyone is different.

I am starting now by trying to have more adventures, i'm taking risks in my life and i'm going to back pack around India for 2 or 3 months when I reach goal. I deserve it!

The first week post op I found it difficult to walk cause of side pain on the left side, just like a bad stitch. Week 2 started going away week 3 started coming back week 4 getting worse. I was banded on 3rd Sept 08, I did a bit of lifting yesterday and it is worse today, like I said it feels like a really bad stitch. Do you think it is just stomach muscles?

Lollies, I just love lollies, not that I had them regularly, maybe 100g once a month. Anyway I was driving around a few days ago and I realised I don't think I can ever have lollies again (I was banded 3rd Sept). God i'm going to miss them, snakes were my favorite. Oh well I guess i'll just have to settle with being healthy and sexy.

That is truly amazing! I don't know you but I very proud of you! You deserve to treat yourself to a weekend away and a new wardrobe. WOW, WOW, WOW!!!

I hate when doctors think they know everything! Every body is different and you know your own body better than anyone.

Don't worry our weight will come off as the lap band is for life and its not going to happen over night. I was banded 3rd Sept weighed myself on 12th and had lost 15 pounds and then nothing. I weighed myself this morning and have put on 2 pounds, maybe because I started mushies yesterday? Please don't stress this will work for all of us and it isn't going to be all positive, it will have its ups and downs, just like life. Hang in there!

Don't tell them till about a month after your lap band and by that stage you will have lost weight and be on soft foods if you visit them. And tell them you got the lap band because all of them were so concerned about your weight and then thank them for caring so much. hee hee And then after around a year they will be probably be saying to you that they are so worried about you cause you've lost so much weight.

I would highly recommend spending time going through this web site looking at lots of threads and posts. I was banded on 3rd September and it was one of the best decisions i've made and I highly recommend it, but having said that you need to do what is right for you. Don't forget to ask lots and lots and lots of questions.

I was banded 3rd Sept. I have lost 15 pounds but haven't lost anything for the last five days either. It is not going to happen all at once and at the beginning it is normally fast. I am happy if I lose 4 pounds a month. Don't be discouraged by the scale our lap bands are for life and its not going to all happen at once, you are doing great!

I was banded on the 3rd sept and my back is killing me as well. I wish it would go away, I didn't realize that it could be from gas pains. Thank you for posting.

I was banded 3rd september Apollo Hospital Delhi and I was very impressed with quality of care I received. My surgeon was excellent and his name is Arun Prasad his email is surgerytimes@gmail.com Healthbase are great to go through cause they can organize everything for you and they are reliable, although I did organise my own accomodation, I stayed at www.delhibedandbreakfast.com I don't know if they made a mistake but I only ended up paying US$5700 for op and that included tests and two nights stay in hospital, but I was quoted US$6700. Good luck! If you have anymore questions, ask away.

I got banded on the 3rd and I am having the exact same problem.

Can I have Apple Cider Vinegar 5days post op?

Only been back home 24hours from being banded and I hope I get an addiction to cleaning, a really bad one!

I only told two people my sister who lives on the over side of the world and my husband both of whom I thought I could trust 100% and to my apsolute surprise word has spread quickly. So I am now thinking that maybe this is a good thing as I always keep everything to myself and I want being banded to change my life and it is in more ways than one. I am having a whole new adventure in my life, might even change my name to reflect the changes. I am becoming the person I always wanted to be but was hidden inside and now is slowly escaping. Watch out world here I come!

My mum kept hounding my sister and my husband all yesterday, cause where I am staying told her I was in hospital. Luckily neither one of them told her anything. When I finally got to speak to her (she is also abroad) I said don't be silly mum I have been out sight seeing and that where im staying was talking about another guest. She believed me, which was a huge relief! I love my mum to bits but she worries over every little thing and everything is dangerous to her, I wasn't aloud a push bike growing up cause it was to dangerous and I could kill myself. ANYWAY Thank you so so much all for helping me I am leaving for the hospital in an hour and all your support has given me strength. I am doing this for me cause I know this is right. THANKYOU ALL

I think my sister has just told my mum that i'm being banded and its tomorrw. I'm away from home, alone and and i am not looking forward to talking to her. She has rung my sister heaps and my sister rang my husband to warn him that she would try and call. My head is going in circles and tears are building up. I think I am doing the right thing by being banded but I feel no one is behind me. I feel so sad and alone and dont need this the night before sugery. Some one out there in lap band world please give me words of wisdom. PS I am 35 bl**dy years old.

Thank you for your info. I am getting banded 3rd Sept and all info is helpful!

I personally think that you are wonder woman. Being banded alone is major and you've stopped smoking and coke and you've got family to deal with. You are wonder woman in my eyes! PS The only advice I have is to have a bubble bath when they all eat dinner.

Thank you Kimmie K that would be fantastic!

I am from Australia. I am going through Healthbase and Dr Arun Prasad in New Delhi India is doing my lap band. He was not the cheapest however I feel he is one of the best abroad. He did a lot of his training in UK, he has excellent qualifications. PS Thank you WASaBubbleButt your info is very helpful, feel free to give me more, you know what your talking about.

I am getting banded at the Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, India on 3rd September and was just wondering if anyone else has been banded there? If so can you give me some advice or just tell me how your experience was. As the days draw closer I am starting to get nervous. Cheers

Just a quick question. Are you getting a fill two weeks after surgery?

Thank you all. I asked the doc and he said yes I can take them, not sure why he said no to begin with. Anyway I can take them, which is a giant relief I can tell you. Thank you again to all of you, you are all very kind for helping me.: