i got my lap bad a week ago. i went through the process alone. didn't tell my family or any friends. i was banded on december 3rd and went to work on the 4th - tired but did ok for fear of people finding out. people around me think they are fat at 125 pounds. but i need support so i reach out to all of you.

is it normal to be hungry still? i have another week of liquids and have not cheated but it's getting harder. the gas in the back and stomach can be so difficult to deal with and my incision itches and hurts but is not hot to the touch, red nor does it smell bad - so should i not worry? can i put something on it?

i go to my dr. for a checkup on thursday. what is done on that first post op? why do they wait so long for the fill? and how do i know what is the right fill for me?

Hiya .... I am in the same boat.. I have only told my mom that I'm thinking about it... she will bug me about it, but has admitted that she has thought about it herself before she retires.

I have not told any co-workers and ESPECIALLY MY BOSS!!! We are in adjoining offices and he would be bugging me all day everyday about it....

I will use a week of PTO time and he will never know... my significant other... might as well be my dh, but we are not married.. so what do I call him... ANYWAY when I met him 2 years ago, I had just lost 80 lbs on Low Carb and I was in 12's..... now I'm back up to 20-22's and he makes fun of me everytime I try to get back on the LC wagon... (long story) ANYWAY.. I FEEL YOUR PAIN...... I will not tell him what I'm doing until I have the insurance approved and a date set...

I really think that the band will be the tool to help me maintain a loss......

I applaud you for doing this alone! and KEEP US POSTED