Hey guys!

So I have yet to get lap band, but I am really interested in getting it. I have looked into a few times and each time I think to myself that I can just lose the weight myself by dieting and working out alone. I think I am finally ready to take the first step and talk to a doctor about getting this procedure done. I’m 20 years old 285 lbs. have awful asthma as well as lower back pains and knee pain. I know I need to do something about this issue while am young.

I am hoping that I can get some real information from people who have had this done! I know the basic information that you read online, but what are some of the things that you experienced pre and post op? “(examples: hunger, food you can eat, can’t eat, exercises and when you can start exercising, pain, weight loss and then weight gain, rapid weight loss and extra skin..) I am hoping to gather as much information for myself so that I can better prepare myself….

Also…are any of picky eaters? If so did you find that to be an issue for you after the surgery?

Really any information would be great!

-Heather

Hi Heather, I haven’t been banded yet I just finished all of the pre-op testing and info gathering. What I can say is be prepared for a long process it has taken me 4 months just to get to the point where I’m waiting for incurance approval and that could take another 2-3 weeks don’t get discouraged . Good luck!!

Hey, I'm 22 & I'm just waiting to get approved now. I weight 320 & I'm 5'10 my height helps a lot to even out my weight but I can't wait to be healthier.. I hope that you get through it.