Hello to everyone out there. Figured I would start off with my story and go from there after all I keep hearing how important it is to have support. I have been heavy, fluffy, plump, overweight whatever you want to call it pretty much all my life. Thankfully it has always been dispersed evenly and proportionally. The past 3 years has been very emotional and chaotic for my family, my father in law, who I adore and is a very big part of our family dynamic was diagnosed with a type of cancer that will never go away, just chemo and various treatment to extend and improve quality of life. This has been very hard and trying for my family but has also brought us much closer. This is a big factor in my decision, I have been thinking about it for years after seeing one of my family members have success with it and my family were all supportive with my decision. I had to miss my best friends wedding due to my surgery date and recovery time was exact same time as her wedding, she was super understanding and supportive as well, hubby went with our youngest who was flower girl and I stayed home recovering. I was banded 7/11/13 so just a few days ago. When I started my lap band journey I weighed 275 and am down to 258 as of this morning. I had 3 months to wait and log my foods before I could submit for insurance to cover it. My BMI had to remain above 40.0 to qualify so I had very small room to loose weight before surgery without going below the BMI. Right now I have a week off for recovery and am getting better each day! Sleeping on my back has gotten easier but am very anxious for when I will be comfortable enough to sleep on my side. Also anxious for when I can be more active. I am determined to look acceptable in a bikini by may 2014.. my in-laws are sending me and hubby on cruise to renew our vows and have honeymoon. Hubby is even thinking about getting banded once he sees what kind of success I have with it.

Wishing you all the success in the world! Sounds like you are off to a great start with lots of support!

Welcome! This is a great site. Good luck to you on your journey.

I was sleeping on my side easily by day 4, did prior to day 4 but was painful to turn and stretch. You should be walking as soon as possible (day 1 or 2) , unless Doc said no because of other medical reasons.

Thank you for your encouragement! I am walking and have been since right out of surgery, I was implying more to power walking and for longer distances. But I did get out to local grocery store (like super wal-mart) and pick up some eggs and greek yogurt for when I transition into the "sliders" phase of eating. Doc also suggested low sodium broth based soup, of course run it through the blender first to puree everything. So am set for next phase, so happy have only taken one pain and nausea pill all day today