So my insurance approved me for the lap band! So happy I could cry! Dont have an exact date of surgery yet but starting my pre opt diet Monday ( protine shakes 3-5 a day for 2 weeks). I'm worried that I won't be able to make it through! I'm scared for the surgery, and for my first fill! Anyways I was just wondering have everyone else is dealing with their band and if they have had any negative reactions? I had a little from people that think I'm taking the "easy" way out. Thanks everyone!

Hi Lacey!

First off, anyone one who says this is the easy way out.... brush that off your shoulders! The band is by far the OPPOSITE of the easy way out! I was banded 2/16/11. I'm down about 80lbs now. I thought that I would be at my goal by now but ups and downs have prevented that. I thought when I was banded that it would just fall off. With the band, it pretty much MAKES you change your life. My weakness' before were bread, fries, chicken fingers.... you get the picture? haha Now, I can't dare to even eat any of that. The band has trained and taught me to eat. The first 6 months were the worse. Mainly because of the fills. It took about 4 fills for me to get restriction and feel full quicker/ not be as hungry. The 5th was an un-fill because I was too tight and couldn't keep anything down. I wouldn't change it for the world... at all. This has been the hardest thing I've ever done in my entire life. It may take a while depending on your goals and some people may just not understand your decision in doing this. Find that one person that you can always lean on and keep them close. You'll need them. Everyone's journey is different. Some people have no issues, when others have more than others.

This website is the best outlet! We are all here. We don't judge, we encourage.

Good luck to you!

God Bless,

Ronni :wub:

Good luck to you Lacey!

Yes, you will encounter people who have opinions about what you are doing, but remember, it is their opinion, and that is all. Please do not let them sabotage what you know is the right thing for you. Don't let their words become the voice in your head that affects your actions. You are in control of that voice, so make it strong, and believe in yourself and what you are doing.

Thanks ladies! I'm not letting them get to me! I'm excited and motivated! A little scared, but I know it will be worth it in the long run!