Hello everyone,

This is my first post and so I say hello to all of you!

Even though lap band surgery has been a wish of mine for some time I could not pursue it for insurance reasons until recently. I went through orientation in July and was notified in late November that I was cleared for surgery. My surgery is scheduled for January 3, 2011. This is truly a journey down a road to a healthier life for me and I am so much looking forward to feeling and looking healthier. Tomorrow I begin my Optifast supplements for a little over a week before surgery. My surgeon is Dr. Sloan in Ft. Wayne, IN.

I have read some of the comments on this forum and look forward to learning much from all of you that are on this journey as well.

Any advice from all of you experienced ones regarding the first week after surgery?

Congrats.I'm on day 3. To fight the gas pain walk walk walk!

keep hydrated..really important to do so.

Stick to your docs orders.this will ensure quick healing.

Listen to your body

Enjoy the new life.I'm here for any question you may have from my experience

you will do great!

Today is day 6 post op for me. I agree walk, walk, walk all you can to help with the gas. I had some fluid left behind in my band it was removed on Wednesday when I had my one week they removed most of the fluid and I feel much better! I was having trouble getting much to eat not to mention all the fluids I needed to be drinking. I would take 4 to 5 sips and have to wait an hour or two then have more. Now I'm able to drink well and eating is not a problem. I'm on mushy wet foods until next Wednesday then I can have cooked fish, chicken and veggies. No bread red meat or pork until after my first fill. All in all I'm doing well not having any major problems.

Hello everyone,

This is my first post and so I say hello to all of you!

Even though lap band surgery has been a wish of mine for some time I could not pursue it for insurance reasons until recently. I went through orientation in July and was notified in late November that I was cleared for surgery. My surgery is scheduled for January 3, 2011. This is truly a journey down a road to a healthier life for me and I am so much looking forward to feeling and looking healthier. Tomorrow I begin my Optifast supplements for a little over a week before surgery. My surgeon is Dr. Sloan in Ft. Wayne, IN.

I have read some of the comments on this forum and look forward to learning much from all of you that are on this journey as well.

Any advice from all of you experienced ones regarding the first week after surgery?

Congratulations and good luck!

Hey! We have the same surgery date! I hope you are as excited as I am! I have been going through these forums and one thing I find helpful is watching YouTube videos - there is a big community and it really helps to put a face on the experience - I'm telling you, it really does relieve a lot of the anxiety that is felt at the threshold of something that feels soooo important and life-changing! One good YouTube channel is bandedwendy, another one is skymoon1982 - great ladies who have made lots of vids that are really inspirational and really real.

Thanks for all the congrats! Keep up the great work rault18 and Svillelady

RsyChc, how cool we have the same surgery date! We must keep each other updated

welcome lynne...u are gonna do great..I am 4 days post op and even tho I am sore and gassy I also am ecstatic and know this was the best decision for me...if u have any ? feel free to ask