Hi everyone !

It's great to find this site, to share good and bad expreriences, but that's what support means.

I'm scheduled to have my surgery this Monday July 23rd, 2012 and even though I am a little worried about the challenges ahead I am also very excited about the positive turn that my life is gonna take.

I hope we can share our journeys together.

Good Luck! I just had my surgery Monday and am having few problems and just some soreness around my naval area where I have two incisions. Otherwise, feeling good now the surgery is over. Its going to be so worth it, a new life, a new outlook, better health... it's all good and worth just a few days of discomfort, this is a great tool to help us with portion control and the decision on what to put into our bodies from this point forward,

Keep us informed on how you are doing!

Rachel

Good Luck On Your Journey!

Hi Cooper!

Welcome to the lapband forum where you will find nice friendly and supportive bandsters to guide and help you along your journey!

Best of luck to you on your surgery day!

Keep us all informed on your progress...

-Patty

Welcome and good luck! Enjoy the journey and the process, your life will be changed forever!

Thank you so much guys!,

I will keep you informed of all the little ups and downs and I see you guys have also just started the journey, so let's keep each other informed. It's so nice to have support

Hey Cooper! Welcome and congrats on your upcoming surgery.

Thank you Daisychains!

How do you feel about your lap band now? Are you used to it, do you find it hard on a day to day basis?

Hi Guys.

So I had my surgery yesterday and everything went great! better than expected, I'm in a lot less pain that I thought I was gonna be. Of course I'm taking percocet so that helps a lot. tomorrow I'm going back to work

Hey Cooper and welcome to the site. I am one year post op and doing OK. Lost a bunch of weight but I do come to this site daily for support and to check in on bandster buddies. Take it easy at work and don't overdo..

Melinda in Florida

Glad to hear the surgery was a success and you are feeling good! I am looking forward to hearing about your journey and weight loss!

congrats Cooper! Good Luck on your journey. I lost 15lbs between my preop diet and the first month post op. I got my first fill 5 weeks after i was banded. My first fill I was given 3cc's. I started to feel some restriction 3 days after getting my fill.

Thank you Daisychains!

How do you feel about your lap band now? Are you used to it, do you find it hard on a day to day basis?

Sorry, I didn't see this post til now! Happy your surgery went well. Pain meds are a beautiful thing! Haha. I love my band and am pretty much used to it now. I have good restriction quicker than most, am exercising, sticking to small portions, have more energy and am losing at a good pace for me. I have some days I forget I even have it, and other days are harder. The hardest thing for me is having to plan all my meals and not having the freedom to eat whatever. I am still trying to find my groove as far as eating schedule, but i hear it gets easier in time. Also if I'm not careful the constipation is a nightmare!! A lot of Bandsters deal w/ it so remember to drink tons of water. Still, I would do this again in a heartbeat because I feel the best I ever have. It just becomes a way of life.

thanks for the replies guys!

I'm on my fourth day post-op and I'm on full liquids, which means I don't feel as weak as before it's good to have

some nutrients. I still don't feel like myself, a little nauseus but the pain is minimal (Percocet rules!! .

I haven't weighted myself yet. I have an appointmentent this monday, so I'll find out then, I'll let you know

Have a great weekend !!

Hey cooper!

Congrats! Glad to hear you're feeling well

Cooper-sounds like you are doing great and right on schedule..Full liquids does help make you feel a bit more "normal"..mushies are right around the corner. So glad to hear you are doing so well and pain was at a minimum. Have a great weekend. Next week, you will be back to your old self again and the surgery thing - will be in the past. Good luck and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Melinda in Florida