mamabully

I am a hair stylist with quite a few clients. These are people that have seen me lose and gain weight over the last few years. I decided, for myself, to be honest about the surgery. I knew that some clients would be supportive while others, would not. I have no regrets for my decisions because as my weight loss has become noticeable and people are commenting about the changes they are seeing, I am not having to explain over and over again about the surgery. My few clients that had concerns in the beginning are now coming around and realizing that I am a healthier person. I have also been an inspiration to 3 clients of another co-worker. They all wanted to have the surgery but were afraid to take the step. After talking to me and asking many questions.......they all 3 opted to go ahead with the lap band. I feel excited to have this great tool (lap band) that will hopefully give me a healthier existance. Good luck to you all in this journey.

Welcome and good luck!

I was also banded on the 19th along with my best friend. We had back to back surgeries and were able to have an entire day and night at the hospital together. My energy level came back to normal by three of four days after surgery. My best friends did as well. I feel really fortunate that we felt as great as we did. I am sure you will get sronger and I truly believe that the more you push yourself to walk and move the quicker the energy comes back. Good luck.

May 19th. 2009

I am having surgery on May 19th and have been on a similiar diet since May 5th. Apparently it is supposed to reduce fat around your liver enabling the doctor to get the band around your stomach with less disturbance to your liver. However, I am convinced that this really enables us to get an idea of what we are signing up for. I have not been hungry once in the last week but I have really been aware of how often I think about putting food in my mouth. THis has been a HUGE eyeopener for me and it has shown me what I have committed to and signed up for. I am about half way through my 2 week pre-op diet and can't wait for May 19th! Good luck!!