Hi I'm new to this site and I am just really starting my journey to my lapband. On October 22,2012 This will be my second nutrition visit,I was sentence to 6 months worth. Lord Bless and say the same I will have my surgery in April 2013.I wanted to hear other peoples experiences through their journey.

Good for you! Sept 6 was my surgery date. Down 39 lbs, not everyone is the same, so weight loss is different. Honestly I wish I had done this 10 years ago. Learning that a little goes a long way. Eyes still think I need a full plate. Stomach just needs a few bites. Learn to listen to your body. Drink, drink then drink some more.

I'm still in the beginning stages and have just submitted my paperwork to the surgeon I am waiting to hear back to know if I am approved with my insurance or if I need to do a six-month diet good luck to you!! If so i may have mine in April too woot woot!!!

Hi I'm new to this site and I am just really starting my journey to my lapband. On October 22' date='2012 This will be my second nutrition visit,I was sentence to 6 months worth. Lord Bless and say the same I will have my surgery in April 2013.I wanted to hear other peoples experiences through their journey.[/quote']

Welcome!!! I'm only 8days post-op was banded Oct 11th. The 6 months sounds long. But it is over before you know it. Good luck and if you need help you came to the right place.

Welcome!!! I'm only 8days post-op was banded Oct 11th. The 6 months sounds long. But it is over before you know it. Good luck and if you need help you came to the right place.

How does it feel after surgery&did you have to do the 2 wks. of liquids and if so how&what helped you to get through it.Because I know me If food wasn't a obstacle then we all wouldn't need this surgery....But I know I need&want it sooo bad.

I'm still in the beginning stages and have just submitted my paperwork to the surgeon I am waiting to hear back to know if I am approved with my insurance or if I need to do a six-month diet good luck to you!! If so i may have mine in April too woot woot!!!

Well alot of insurances approve people I have faith that you will be approved. What insurance do you have? If you don't mind me asking,as for me I have uhc choice plus right now&my job is in the middle of switching medical plans so the premiums can be cheaper,but it's still with uhc,they said it is still like the one I already have????I really hope so,cause I would be devastated if I couldn't get banded.ugh.

Good for you! Sept 6 was my surgery date. Down 39 lbs' date=' not everyone is the same, so weight loss is different. Honestly I wish I had done this 10 years ago. Learning that a little goes a long way. Eyes still think I need a full plate. Stomach just needs a few bites. Learn to listen to your body. Drink, drink then drink some more.[/quote']

What did you have to go thru before getting banded? How did you get through the hard times?And how many cc you have in your band?

How does it feel after surgery&did you have to do the 2 wks. of liquids and if so how&what helped you to get through it.Because I know me If food wasn't a obstacle then we all wouldn't need this surgery....But I know I need&want it sooo bad.

After surgery I was really sore. And I can tell I had gas stuck just like everyone said. I only had to do 5 days of pre-op. It was really hard for me the first 3days. Then after that I wasn't hungry. And my boyfriend did it with me even though he wasn't having any kind of surgery. So that helped ...plus I got scared that if I didn't do it right something might go wrong. Hope it will be easy for you. But we are all here for you!!!

After surgery I was really sore. And I can tell I had gas stuck just like everyone said. I only had to do 5 days of pre-op. It was really hard for me the first 3days. Then after that I wasn't hungry. And my boyfriend did it with me even though he wasn't having any kind of surgery. So that helped ...plus I got scared that if I didn't do it right something might go wrong. Hope it will be easy for you. But we are all here for you!!!

Wow just 5 days.....Awww that was so sweet of him to do that. I believe that would be the same thought in my head...that something would go wrong.Thank you sooo much.

Wow just 5 days.....Awww that was so sweet of him to do that. I believe that would be the same thought in my head...that something would go wrong.Thank you sooo much.

It will be fine. Keep me posted on how everything is going for you. I'm from Pittsburgh. Where are you from?

It will be fine. Keep me posted on how everything is going for you. I'm from Pittsburgh. Where are you from?

Just moved from Houston,Tx to San Antonio,Tx. But I am originally from up north Boston

Just moved from Houston' date='Tx to San Antonio,Tx. But I am originally from up north Boston[/quote']

Wow...Boston to Texas. That a big weather change. Well glad to have you aboard. Keep in touch.

Welcome!

I was banded 9 1/2 months ago and have lost 158 pounds so far. It's a lot of work, and I had to make lifestyle changes, but I absolutely love my band. I truly believe it saved my life. It's the best decision I've ever made for myself.

Welcome!

I was banded 9 1/2 months ago and have lost 158 pounds so far. It's a lot of work' date=' and I had to make lifestyle changes, but I absolutely love my band. I truly believe it saved my life. It's the best decision I've ever made for myself.[/quote']

Wow 158 pounds that is awesome are you at your goal weight yet?

Wow 158 pounds that is awesome are you at your goal weight yet?

Nope, not yet, but I'm hoping to be there by summer

Welcome to the club :-)

I was banded back on 2007. The only problem I had from surgery was alot of gas in my shoulders and a sore stomach, you have to walk to get the gas out. I weighted in at 309 lbs, I lost 100 lbs the 1st year. I got pregnant in 2009 and gained 60 lbs back, but most of that was due to being on bed rest. I gave birth in 2010 and well its 2012 now & I'm down to 188. You just have to remember that its a tool and weight loss might be slow in some cases but it will happen. Best of luck to you.