Hi, All,

I just joined the forum. I am scheduled to have lap band surgery on Monday, but almost backed out today at my preop visit. I stumbled upon some facebook groups that had members that were very against lapband. I decided in the beginning that I didn't want to have RNY because I don't want to have parts of my stomach/intestines removed/rerouted. I have about 80 lb to lose. The before-mentioned groups strongly tried to convince me not to go through with it. They listed issues such as fibromyalgia, autoimmune problems, arthritis, etc, as complications. I don't want to fix one problem in my life, only to cause a whole slew of other problems, possibly much worse.

At my preop visit today, I wanted to bring this up with my MD, but she was in a hurry and I kind of chickened out. So, I decided, screw FB, I am heading to the web to search more positive groups.

Does anyone have any comments to my fears? I would really appreciate any/all comments.

Thanks in advance!

Hello, All,

Sorry that I haven't replied for so long. Thanks for all of the support and comments. I did go through with my lap band surgery this past Monday. I got to come home Tuesday night. I feel like a human today as I got a shower and am clean, clean, clean!

This first few days has not been easy by any means. I have had my fair share of nausea, gas pains, abdominal pain, and, did I mention, nausea?! I feel like I may have pulled one of my incisions, it is giving me a burning pain. I will just keep an eye on it for now. it has been difficult to get all of my fluids in, but I sure am trying. the hardest part post op has been not being able to pick up my 15 month old daughter. she has been crying for me to pick her "bup" but, she weighs 24 pounds, so that's not happening. breaks my heart.

Question: anyone have problems with constant diarrhea (TMI!!) post op?

Thanks!

Finsmama

Hello, All,

Sorry that I haven't replied for so long. Thanks for all of the support and comments. I did go through with my lap band surgery this past Monday. I got to come home Tuesday night. I feel like a human today as I got a shower and am clean, clean, clean!

This first few days has not been easy by any means. I have had my fair share of nausea, gas pains, abdominal pain, and, did I mention, nausea?! I feel like I may have pulled one of my incisions, it is giving me a burning pain. I will just keep an eye on it for now. it has been difficult to get all of my fluids in, but I sure am trying. the hardest part post op has been not being able to pick up my 15 month old daughter. she has been crying for me to pick her "bup" but, she weighs 24 pounds, so that's not happening. breaks my heart.

Question: anyone have problems with constant diarrhea (TMI!!) post op?

Thanks!

Finsmama

Congrats on your surgery! I'm glad that you decided to go for it.

I had diarrhea, too. Bad. I am still having trouble regulating my gut... From wgat I have been told, I am an unusual case.... lucky me. I am in contact with nurses at my surgeon's office and working with my health care provider, too. It's a process for me, and is dragging me down a bit as I also have hideous 'roids that won't go down because if the constant running to the bathroom. I am happy that I had my surgery and I am losing weight but my inability to solve this issue is horribly frustrating... I expected to be out for walks, by now but I am still stuck in the house.

Get your gut issues solved asap! Trust me... You don't want to be at my stage and still down with this kind of problem. It's miserable.

Good luck with your recovery and I hope that your gut settles down, super soon and you heal fast.

I am set to have my Lap Band on Tuesday and am scared to death and having some second thoughts. I can't let the doubt creep in. I know with Gods help I can do this!! Stay strong I am right here with you!!

You can do this. I had my LB 3 wks ago and never had any pain at all, so don'y worry about it.