Hello, I am 37 from Canada. I am booked for Slimband on the 21st of June. I am a big mix of emotions and anxiety. Would love to chat with newbies and veterans alike. I am only telling 2 people irl.

Is Slimband similar to a Lap Band? I was banded 3/22/13 and It was the best decision I have ever made. I have lost 34 lbs and feel so much better already.. Good Luck I had anxiety also.. Especially during the pre-op diet.

I am 55 years old and have been overweight for 15 years (since a hysterectomy) and then gained 40 lbs quitting smoking and the lbs just kept adding on.

Slimband is the same, just the name

I have been struggling for over 8 years with obesity, been overweight since starting a desk job years before that. I am very anxious and often get cold feet!

Nice to meet you.

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I have been struggling for over 8 years with obesity, been overweight since starting a desk job years before that. I am very anxious and often get cold feet!

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I.am.suppose.to have surgery june 12 I am doin the 2 week diet have done.good.I fibed one day had a wine cooled wasnt.sleepin good still.have.trouble.was lookin at other.people.post.tonight one.person been out of surgery 6 hours and was really.doin bad.then talk.to another.person she said after.surgery for.two days all she.drank was.20 oz.water I.am.so.scarex now.because.they.stree dont get.dehydrated I talked to my nurse daughfer and feel.little better.I just.want.to do e erything right ghe.drinkin aftedwards and walkin to get the gas.out I just want.to learn by others what you have learnex so I.dont mess up .thank you for.listening

I understand how you feel Alleyscby. I will read something bad and think "oh no! what have I signed up for!".. then see a really inspirational post next. I think I need to stop obsessing. We will all have different experiences - mostly good I hope!

I start pre-op diet Monday.

I have about 10 days to go before my surgery. I too am nervous, but I know it is something I have to do. If I do nothing, then nothing changes. Will keep getting heavier and less healthy. I have been dealing with obesity for the 15 years. Time for a change. So I'm right there with you on this.

I don't post much on this board, but I read a lot of posts. There seems to be a lot of good energy and good people here.

Hi, nice to meet you. Good luck on your upcoming procedure also!

I just joined this forum yesterday and I can tell I will like it here. We all need support in some form, and I know I wont get a lot in real life- mostly because no one knows and I am very private that way.

It is great to have a place to go to talk with others going through the same experience.

I have about 10 days to go before my surgery. I too am nervous, but I know it is something I have to do. If I do nothing, then nothing changes. Will keep getting heavier and less healthy. I have been dealing with obesity for the 15 years. Time for a change. So I'm right there with you on this.

I don't post much on this board, but I read a lot of posts. There seems to be a lot of good energy and good people here.

Hello I was banded last Saturday and would love to make some new buddies, am struggling a bit, couldn't believe that following surgery, I gained 7lbs!! Dietician said it happens sometimes, have managed to loose that now, plus a bit more, how is everyone else doing?

Hello to everyone new! Yes there are lots if inspirational stories on here and helpful posts. I've learned alot!

Hi Alic4galaxy and Lori123. Nice to meet you. Would love to chat.

I just got banded yesterday.

I had surgery on the 12 of june been doin ok the gas after survery is a bad work I have been walkin 20 to 25 min day it helps but real weak after 3pm just having.jello.protien shakes and water and.brooth its herr ng.better 2 week I can actually drink 2 oz od.fluid.aat a.time counting down till wes and get tuna and mashed potatoes cant wait I.wish you.luck my surgery was.good they found a.hernia and.took it.out so I hope I.do better good.luck

Glad you are doing good. I also had a medium hernia repair.

I had surgery on the 12 of june been doin ok the gas after survery is a bad work I have been walkin 20 to 25 min day it helps but real weak after 3pm just having.jello.protien shakes and Water and.brooth its herr ng.better 2 week I can actually drink 2 oz od.fluid.aat a.time counting down till wes and get tuna and mashed potatoes cant wait I.wish you.luck my surgery was.good they found a.hernia and.took it.out so I hope I.do better good.luck

Hi Alic4galaxy and Lori123. Nice to meet you. Would love to chat.

I just got banded yesterday.

Hello LMB, how are you doing so far? Welcome to the other side!

Mike70 how are you doing since your surgery?

Hi, thanks for asking. My surgery got postponed 10 days because my wife got banded on the 10th and her recovery was a little slower than we anticipated (very sore and very nauseous. The nausea passed after two days). She's doing great now, 2 weeks post op and the two weeks of the liquid diet and she's down almost 30 pounds and feels better than she has in years. She's on this board but never gets a chance to come on.

I am going this wednesday and I'm a little nervous. But nothing is stopping me at this point. Will definitely give an update after.

Hi' date=' thanks for asking. My surgery got postponed 10 days because my wife got banded on the 10th and her recovery was a little slower than we anticipated (very sore and very nauseous. The nausea passed after two days). She's doing great now, 2 weeks post op and the two weeks of the liquid diet and she's down almost 30 pounds and feels better than she has in years. She's on this board but never gets a chance to come on.

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That's great news Mike. I have to say I was very surprised at the lack if pain with this surgery. I was expecting more. I had a small hiatal hernia that was repaired also and my surgeon told me to expect left shoulder pain but I didn't have any. The Gas x strips are a must- they will be your savior! I think I took two or three Percocet and that was it. I work where the lap bands are done at my hospital and I had a great anesthesiologist and surgeon. No nausea for me, but I believe alot of that is tied to anesthesia effects. Good luck to you in surgery day and keep us posted of you and your wife's progress!