Malasis1977

I'm glad to read how well you did with your surgery. I am slo had my Gall Bladder out and was wondering if it can be compared to that? I should find out my surgery date on 1/25. I'm starting to get nervous and doubts. But deep down I know I need to do this. I agree...2010 is going to be great! Congrats!

Thank you so much for the info! That helps so much. I too feel the same way about food "what am I going to eat next" I has been my best friend, and until now I realized that that this best friend is not doing me good! Please keep me posted on how your first fill goes. I cant wait to get where you are right now! Congrats on the wieght loss ...and happy loosing!!! Melissa

I soooo want the ab circle pro! I'm glad to hear you like it! I will buy mine tomorrow!!!

Happy New Year everyone! I am seeing my surgeon on 1/25/10 and should find out my surgery date at that time. But I still have some questions. :biggrin: If anyone can post how you felt after surgery and your recovery, that would be great. I have concerns about pain and nausea. Is the pain like gas pains? ( had my gall bladder out and I remember that tight bloated feeling) Are you soar around your port area? Can you lay on your stomach after healing, or do you feel your port when you lay on your tummy? After recovery, did you feel hungry? I know this sounds pretty stupid, I was laying in bed last night thinking about it and these questions are what stood out in my head. I am excited about doing this, I have been overweight all of my life and I have three young children and I want to enjoy life, more than I do now. I would appreciate any feed back. I hope everyone had a happy and safe new year! Melissa

Happy New Year everyone! I am seeing my surgeon on 1/25/10 and should find out my surgery date at that time. But I still have some questions. If anyone can post how you felt after surgery and your recovery, that would be great. I have concerns about pain and nausea. Is the pain like gas pains? ( had my gall bladder out and I remember that tight bloated feeling) Are you soar around your port area? Can you lay on your stomach after healing, or do you feel your port when you lay on your tummy? After recovery, did you feel hungry? I know this sounds pretty stupid, I was laying in bed last night thinking about it and these questions are what stood out in my head. I am excited about doing this, I have been overweight all of my life and I have three young children and I want to enjoy life, more than I do now. I would appreciate any feed back. I hope everyone had a happy and safe new year! Melissa

Hi Katy and Amy, I have not yet been banded but will find out when my surgery will be on the 31st. I am very excited and nervous at the same time. It helps so much to read how the both of yoou are doing. Congrats on being banded! Keep the info coming, it sure helps! Hope you both had a Merry Christmas! Melissa

Hello everyone, I went one of my pre-op "classes" yesterday and I totally got scared after listening to the women in my group. Some women are getting the Gastric Bypass and the others the Lap Band. Some of them said that they know people that have horrible pain in they're stomach's all the time after having the Lap Band Surgery. Is that normal? They were also talking about how most of the people who have the Lap Band wish they did the Gastric Bypass. Is this true? I was upset on the way home because my excitement turned to fear, but then I thought that maybe I could ask my friends here. I would appreciate as many responses, good or bad. I really want to know what I am getting myself into. Thanks Alot! :thumbdown:

Hello everyone, I went one of my pre-op "classes" yesterday and I totally got scared after listening to the women in my group. Some women are getting the Gastric Bypass and the others the Lap Band. Some of them said that they know people that have horrible pain in they're stomach's all the time after having the Lap Band Surgery. Is that normal? They were also talking about how most of the people who have the Lap Band wish they did the Gastric Bypass. Is this true? I was upset on the way home because my excitement turned to fear, but then I thought that maybe I could ask my friends here. I would appreciate as many responses, good or bad. I really want to know what I am getting myself into. Thanks Alot! :redface:

What kind of shake is it? I am trying to find one that taste's good, not chalky. Good Luck!

Hi, I am planning on being Banded this November. I have started the classes and appointments and have lots of questions and concerns. I am 32 years old, mother of 3 and I have ALWAYS been overweight. I have tried so many different diets, and none of them worked, I felt hungry all the time. I also have been dealing with IBS and what the doctors think is the beginning of Colitis. :sad: I am hoping that someone can help me with some questions that I have. Even thought they may sound incredibly stupid :redface:. How do you feel right out of surgery? If you get a headache or are prone to Migraines what can you take? Can you feel the band around your stomach? Does it feel tight? Would you do it again? I would appreciate any and all answers or advice. I am really excited but also nervous. Thanks so much and good luck to everyone!

Hi, I am planning on being Banded this November. I have started the classes and appointments and have lots of questions and concerns. I am 32 years old, mother of 3 and I have ALWAYS been overweight. I have tried so many different diets, and none of them worked, I felt hungry all the time. I also have been dealing with IBS and what the doctors think is the beginning of Colitis. :smile2: I am hoping that someone can help me with some questions that I have. Even thought they may sound incredibly stupid :thumbup:. How do you feel right out of surgery? If you get a headache or are prone to Migraines what can you take? Can you feel the band around your stomach? Does it feel tight? Would you do it again? I would appreciate any and all answers or advice. I am really excited but also nervous. Thanks so much and good luck to everyone!