Hello,

My name is Barbara and I am getting ready to be banded 6/2/10. I am currently 256 lbs (down from 270 at the start of this journey in August, '09.) I am having some concerns from reading the discussion boards about starving after surgery. I am wondering how I will handle that feeling along with other things I could experience.

I would like to connect with someone who can help me through this process so that I can realize the healthy life I deserve to have.

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Hello,

My name is Barbara and I am getting ready to be banded 6/2/10. I am currently 256 lbs (down from 270 at the start of this journey in August, '09.) I am having some concerns from reading the discussion boards about starving after surgery. I am wondering how I will handle that feeling along with other things I could experience.

I would like to connect with someone who can help me through this process so that I can realize the healthy life I deserve to have.

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Hi Barbara:

My name is Sandi and I had my lap band surgery almost 6 years ago. You can make it through the first period after surgery, I promise. Some people are hungry, but others are not. Every one of us is different and has different reactions to different stages of this journey. Please don't let the people who are struggling scare you off from taking a huge step toward your health. If you would like to read about my journey and how I felt after surgery you can find it on my blog at Sandi's Banded Living — My Lapband Weight Loss Success Story

I'd be glad to offer any help that I can as you start your journey. Feel free to send me PM's or email me directly. good luck to you!

Hi Barbara,

I am going to be banded on 06/07/2010, had my pre-op visits yestrerday. I too started out at 270, began this journey last September after seeing some not so flattering pictures of my self and realized that I need help with my weight. I have lost 21lbs, and weighed in at 250 at the pre-op visit, I am hoping to get to 140. If you want to chat and be buddies please write back. Good luck with your journey.:thumbup:

Michele

Hello Michelle,

Thanks for replying to my thread. I would love to be buddies with you. So you are not being banded too long after me. That's cool. Are you having to do the Medifast or liver reduction diet before surgery? I am on it now but 2 weeks. It is definitely a test of will. What state do you live in? I am in Indiana.

Thanks Sandi, I will defintiely read your journey. Also, thanks for the advice. So you have been banded for 6 years, wow! Can you tell me what it is like being at this stage?