Banded January 24..mixed feelings

[~*~Rachel~*~ 2]

I hope this doesn't sound rude... It is surgery... yes it is painful lol. I would do it a million times if it gets me to where I need to go though. My life as is without the band is painful. I hurt everyday and I am only 27 years old. So if I have to have a few days of post op pain to help me get healthy for life. Bring it on..... This is not for everyone and everyone has to make there own choice. I can't do this on my own but with the band hopefully I can.

[lakegirl88 13]

I have been banded about 10 1/2 months now. I thought about having this lap band for 4 years. I am a self pay. I will tell all you new banders. The pain will go away. And yes it is very hard no easy way out on this. All in all I can honestly say that I am so happy I made the decision. My life after 75 LBs is so much better in every way. I still get sad that I have so much more to loose but at least now I know I can do this. 90 lbs almost seems reachable were as 165 did not. I wish all of you the best. Hang in there. You can do it.

[jakrnsewing 1]

First let me say I did not think this would be easy or would not come with pain I would be a fool to think that as the last person said it is surgery and surgery requires healing. With that said you go through alot of second guessing. I am self pay so this is not simple or easy for me it is going to take a lot of work with 12,000 out of pocket cost. I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember and with menapause the struggle has gotten unbearable. While I have been recovering I have been watching TV and every commercial is loaded with food commercials so today no TV just relaxing and getting ready to read a book! I still cannot figure out how to post this darn tracker?????? Jackie