Hi, I was scheduled for surgery three months ago and I got scared and cancelled my surgery. I realized I made a mistake and they allowed me reschedule it. I guess I am just hoping and praying I am doing the right thing. I am 5'4 and 223. I have not been able to loss weight for about 10 years. I have PCOS which also make losing weight hard but still wonder can I do it on my own? I know "bad" way of thinking since I haven't lost weight in all these years.

Just wondering are you all glad you had this done?

Thanks Heidi

P.S. My surgery is Thursday

Hi, I was scheduled for surgery three months ago and I got scared and cancelled my surgery. I realized I made a mistake and they allowed me reschedule it. I guess I am just hoping and praying I am doing the right thing. I am 5'4 and 223. I have not been able to loss weight for about 10 years. I have PCOS which also make losing weight hard but still wonder can I do it on my own? I know "bad" way of thinking since I haven't lost weight in all these years.

Just wondering are you all glad you had this done?

Thanks Heidi

P.S. My surgery is Thursday

I had my lapband on May 12th. Almost 2 weeks. I am 5'31/2 and weighed 216 lbs. I have sleep apnea, high blood pressure and a mild heart attack 2 yrs ago. It has been so easy. I was never in much pain after surgery. I took the pain meds about 4 or 5 days but was never in real pain. I was sore in specific spots. I have been lucky. No shoulder pain (gas pains) I have learned to burp real good! I went back to work after 5 days. I did get tired that first day. I am on my second week of Protein drinks and I don't really get hungry but I do wish I could eat some things when I see them. I did try apple sauce and sugar free pudding and it went down fine.

I can tell I don't have any restriction so I am anxious to get that 1st fill.

As you can see my experience has been good. You are normal to be afraid because it's something you have never done. Basically I went right to sleep in the Op room and woke up in recovery feeling very rested. I have lost 8 lbs since starting the pre opt diet 1 week b-4 the surgery and another 8 lbs since the 12th.