Questions in Seattle!

[Guest Lynnlynn]

Hello,

My name is Lynn and I am getting ready to schedule Lap Band surgery. I have heard that hunger pangs are a common side effect of the procedure. If anyone out there has experienced this past the initial 4 weeks on liquids, please let me know. I am also looking for local support groups to attend in the south Seattle area, anyone out there know of any? Any advise from anyone out there is so much appreciated!

[MerryHearted 20]

Hi Lynn!

There are support groups around the Puget Sound but I don't see one listed for S Seattle. Are you on PNW_Bandsters Yahoo group? I wonder if you'll have to come over to the Eastside or up to Northgate.

If you are in the S end, does that mean you are going to Dr. Oh in Federal Way? (I went to NWWLS and they have a good support group meeting, but it's for their clients -- is it possible your surgeon also has a good support group already going?)

Hunger isn't too bad at first. Usually after surgery you're not hungry. A couple weeks later maybe you start to feel hungrier. For me the real hunger was between weeks 4-6 right before my fill I was wide open and felt like I wasn't banded at all; it was pure willpower "dieting" at that point to not pig out. After your first couple fills you'll feel better! And you know, it goes by SO fast.