:thumbup: Hi everyone, I'm new to this site, looking for answers, opinions, anything to do with life after a gastric band....Due to be banded in Belgium by Marc Foquet on 29/09/10, getting really nervous..:thumbup:

Hi mama c...I was really nervous too but everything has gone well. I was banded almost 4 months ago and enjoying it. It is a big change but totally worth it in my opinon. Recovery isn't too long and you'll be feeling better before you know it. And off to a healthier life. Good luck!

Hi Jodi2523, good to know that things are going well for you...I've been looking into gastric banding for months and thought I was prepared, but with a week to go I'm having second thoughts. Did you feel nervous in the run up to your surgery? How did you feel in the days & weeks after it? :thumbup:

Hi...I was very nervous in the weeks leading up to my surgery. I was on LapBandTalk all the time searching the threads. My expierence with surgery was pretty good. I took 2 weeks off from work, however, I could have gone back in a week. The extra week off was nice though. I was mostly tired. I didn't have the gas everyone talks about...it mostly felt like I did a thousand sit-ups. The recovery is quick in my opinion. If you'd like to talk anymore send me a message. I'll gladly talk with you Good Luck!