Hi Everyone, Today is my first day of my 2 week fast before my Lap Band surgery scheduled for June 27th. I am nervous and excited at the same time. Those that have already went thru the surgery do you have any regrets?

Hi,

I am about 7 weeks out and no regrets. I am not losing right now, but I also have not had my first fill yet. I am not upset about the lack of a loss because I have spent so much time on the boards and see that many people do not lose, or even gain, until after they have a fill. I don't think this is a decision I could ever regret.

How are you doing with your fast? For me, the first couple of days were the worst. After that, the hunger subsided and I mostly only had to deal with the head hunger.

Best of luck to you.

Congrats on your surgery date. Absolutely no regrets on surgery.The lap band is the best thing since sliced bread,which I don't eat anymore and don't miss it. If you work with your band and follow doctors directions the weight will fall off.The only bad thing I can say about lapband is They did'nt have it when I was your age. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

The best of luck to you.:confused:

Thank you for the reply I am in need of great support and have many questions. So far so good on my fast I'm not really hungry yet I have been drinking lots of water. SO your saying I probably won't lose much until my first fill. I assumed that they would fill some after surgery.

Hi there,

congratulations on your surgery date! this is your first step for a looooong journey that lies ahead and I wish you lots of luck!

Don't get discouraged by any negative stories you might read, just think that there are lots of other stories where everything goes well and smoothly.

Getting banded was the best thing I did for myself. I have my band for 18 months now and luckily things have been going very well. I'm what we call a «slow loser» and i'm still far from reaching my final goal, but every little victory tastes formidably. My life has changed a lot and with the help of my band I have a new perspective of living and I'm learning to take good care of myself and consequently that reflects as well the way I relate to others (family & friends). I still get to eat everything I loved before (even bread and pasta!!! :confused: ), but the band is there to remind me that I should limit the quantity of food I eat, and i also try to make right food choices and exercise a lot.

all the best,

niki

Hi, I am 8 days post op and I think this is the best decision I have ever made. With exercise I know I will lose this weight. I feel great. I don't have restriction yet because I haven't had a fill. I am on liquids until next week, then mushies. I can't believe how full I am, even on just 3 small meals (liquid). The weight is already shifting. Good luck with your decision. For me, this has been a true blessing.