Hi all,

I keep searching and searching for active lap-band websites. I'm very pleased with this one so far.

I was banded about one week ago now, on June 15th, by Dr. Milton Owens in Orange, CA. I'm very happy with my experience with the doctor and his office. My insurance refuses to cover anything WLS related, so I'm self-pay.

During my first visit (6/6), I weighed in at 243.5lbs. My highest weight had actually been 247lbs about a month earlier. On surgery day (6/15) after 9 days on liquids, I weighed in at 234lbs on the dot. Tomorrow is my first "official" weigh in, 1 week post-op, so we'll see what happens. I'm very happy with the results so far and sticking to the rules by the letter!

I wish I could say that it has been an easy process so far, but it definitely has not. I rarely take any kind of medicine and I had never had a surgery. The anesthesia and pain meds knocked me out cold. The pain from the gas (OMG, don't want to remember) made me want to shoot myself the first 4 days after surgery. Right now I feel pain in the port incision/location of the port which I keep telling myself is obvious because a lot went on in that tiny area, so tough it out. No, it isn't infected, nothing's wrong. I'm just finding out that I'm extra sensitive to pain. I also have this very "tight" feeling in my chest, just below my sternum. I'm guessing that's the band and that my body just isn't used to that sensation yet. It's also difficult to take a deep breath, or to yawn deeply. There's a lot of change going on in my body due to the surgery itself that I had not anticipated and that sometimes makes me wonder if I did the right thing. I know I did... it's just those moments.

So... I'm hoping I get to meet lots of wonderful, supportive people here. I need a lot of support right now, and hope that someday soon I can begin to offer it to others as well.

Will look forward to catching up on threads/blogs/stories and getting to meet everyone

Leilani

WELCOME,

Was banded myself on the 17th. I am feeling the SAME port pain as you, Most uncomfy for me! The gas pain was not great but I feel that less than the port. I am feeling the same sensation in my chest you mention too. I am reading a great book that is like my bible~

http://www.amazon.com/Bandwagon-Strategies-Success-Adjustable-Gastric/dp/0578061236/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308739710&sr=8-1-spell

I have found a lot of support here over the last month and I am sure you will too! Good luck to you and stay in touch. We are so close on our journeys~

Hi all,

I keep searching and searching for active lap-band websites. I'm very pleased with this one so far.

I was banded about one week ago now, on June 15th, by Dr. Milton Owens in Orange, CA. I'm very happy with my experience with the doctor and his office. My insurance refuses to cover anything WLS related, so I'm self-pay.

During my first visit (6/6), I weighed in at 243.5lbs. My highest weight had actually been 247lbs about a month earlier. On surgery day (6/15) after 9 days on liquids, I weighed in at 234lbs on the dot. Tomorrow is my first "official" weigh in, 1 week post-op, so we'll see what happens. I'm very happy with the results so far and sticking to the rules by the letter!

I wish I could say that it has been an easy process so far, but it definitely has not. I rarely take any kind of medicine and I had never had a surgery. The anesthesia and pain meds knocked me out cold. The pain from the gas (OMG, don't want to remember) made me want to shoot myself the first 4 days after surgery. Right now I feel pain in the port incision/location of the port which I keep telling myself is obvious because a lot went on in that tiny area, so tough it out. No, it isn't infected, nothing's wrong. I'm just finding out that I'm extra sensitive to pain. I also have this very "tight" feeling in my chest, just below my sternum. I'm guessing that's the band and that my body just isn't used to that sensation yet. It's also difficult to take a deep breath, or to yawn deeply. There's a lot of change going on in my body due to the surgery itself that I had not anticipated and that sometimes makes me wonder if I did the right thing. I know I did... it's just those moments.

So... I'm hoping I get to meet lots of wonderful, supportive people here. I need a lot of support right now, and hope that someday soon I can begin to offer it to others as well.

Will look forward to catching up on threads/blogs/stories and getting to meet everyone

Leilani

Welcome Ladies, both of you are starting on the journey to change your lives. I have been banded since Oct 30, 2009. I am not an expert, but am willing to try answer any questions you might have, It gets better, believe me. It is good that you are following your surgeon's orders to the T. Mine is real strict, but I try to do what he says, too. Good luck and congratulations on your journey to your new life. Karen