I'm new here and have been thinking about having the lapband for several years I'm 5'5" and weigh 247.I have three kids and a great supportive husband.I'm in my 2nd month of a 6 month doc supervised diet also I'm on the patch to quit smoking it's been 11 days today in 4 weeks I will be smoke free hopefully I started early with quiting smoking because I new I would need help, the patch works great. I have to loose 20 pounds by the end of the six month doc supervised diet , does any one have any advice?? I'm a stay at home mom so all I have on my side is alot of time during the day any recomendations would be appreciated. Can anyone tell me what it's like after the surgery ? Sorry so long!

Hi Renee and welcome to the group!!! Wow you are tackeling alot!!! A great big pat on the back for giving up the smoking and making yourself a priority!! I have 2 boys myself and we are the same height and only 5 pounds off in weight. My DH is also very supportive of my decision. I started back in January (it was my bday gift to myself) joined the gym and started going 2-3x per week. It is a 30 minute circuit workout that is MY time, even when the boys say to me "mom do you have to go today?" my response is yes, it is for me and my health.

I am only a week post op, and would I go back??? NO, I have lost 20 pounds since the end of January, only 2 since the surg. but I feel great about my decision and I know that I am on the road to a happier, healthier me. I am only having a problem getting in the 64 ounces of Water every day, not drinking 30 minutes before or after meals, it does take some doing getting the fluids in. I have found myself up in the middle of the night having a glass of water when I put the dogs out.

Again as a mom myself we often put ourselves on the backburner, making everyone else the priority-congratulations on putting yourself to the top and taking care of you. Keep us updated on your progress. Best of luck as you continue on your journey.