Hi, I' thinking about lap band surgery and just wondering on people's thoughts about lap band?

I think it's an incredible tool when used correctly and you're willing to do the work.

I've lost 158 pounds in about 9 1/2 months and couldn't be happier. It's the best decision I've ever made for myself.

Thanks for your reply!

I've just started to take the steps to making it happen.. Or hopefully making it happen.

Wow! Fantastic job. I'm in Australia. So I had to convert to kilo's that's 71.8 kgs that is amazing.

Has the lifestyle change taken its toll on you yet?

Like on a scale to 1-10 was it really mentally and physically hard for you?

Well done!

Thanks for your reply!

I've just started to take the steps to making it happen.. Or hopefully making it happen.

Wow! Fantastic job. I'm in Australia. So I had to convert to kilo's that's 71.8 kgs that is amazing.

Has the lifestyle change taken its toll on you yet?

Like on a scale to 1-10 was it really mentally and physically hard for you?

Well done!

Thanks

Actually, I am honestly better both physically and mentally than I have ever been in my adult life. I positively love my new lifestyle, my only regret is not doing this years sooner. If I had to put it on a scale for difficulty, I'd say maybe a 3. I've found it to be an incredibly fulfilling and smooth journey.

Thats great to know.. I've been thinking about it for a while and have just made my appt to see the surgeon.

I've struggled all my life. I want to loose about 40 kgs which is about 88 pounds.

I've noticed a few people saying they are on a shakes diet b4 the surgery. Do you do that b4 hand?

I have 2 small children how was your recovery?

Silly question.. Lol I'm new on here. How do I load a profile picture?

Thats great to know.. I've been thinking about it for a while and have just made my appt to see the surgeon.

I've struggled all my life. I want to loose about 40 kgs which is about 88 pounds.

I've noticed a few people saying they are on a shakes diet b4 the surgery. Do you do that b4 hand?

I have 2 small children how was your recovery?

Silly question.. Lol I'm new on here. How do I load a profile picture?

Heehee, go to your profile. Click "Edit Profile" on the top right, and you'll places to edit everything there

I actually didn't have a pre op diet. I know many do, but I got lucky I guess. I just had to go to Clear Liquids 24 hours before surgery then nothing after midnight the night before.

My recovery wasn't bad. The gas pain was the worst part for me. But I've had numerous abdominal surgeries, including a C-section and hernia, and the Lap Band recovery was by far the quickest and easiest of them all. I had my surgery on Friday and was back to my routine by the following Wednesday. I just wasn't allowed to lift more than 10 pounds for the first 4 weeks.

I've just tried again but I don't seem to have an edit button. I'm using an iPad I'm wondering if that's why? I'll keep trying. I wouldn't normally find it hard to do.

I've also has c-sections. I've had 2. I was sort of thinking that the recovery process and pain might be simula to that. I have had key hole too when I had my gall bladder removed so I guess I'm pretty up there when it comes to surgery. Lol.

I feel like this is a huge decision.. But I want a more healthy lifestyle so much. I don't have a good weight record history in my family so I'm hoping this is the way to go for me. I think I'm scared that it won't work. I'm happy to put in the hard work but in the past nothing has worked for me.

I'm not telling any friends or family as I know they will try and talk me out of it. I told my sister about 8 months ago that I was thinking about it and a couple of others and they don't think I need it. My mbi is 38 so clearly I fit the criteria. I just want to be happy with my apperance..

Thanks for chatting with me.