I'm nervous. Did anyone else have to lose weight before the surgery. EEK! I'm so nervous that I haven't lost enough weight. How is the recovery? Is the pain tolerable?

Dear Clair,

I am so glad you are getting your weight off early in your life.

It will make such a difference.

I had hardly ANY pain. I guess I was lucky. I really took it easy after surgery. I did not do anything much for 7 days afterwards.

edie

Thank you... You really have no idea how much a few words can cheer me up. Congratulations on your weight loss Eddie! You look terrific Hopefully I'll be as successful as you and the many people on this website.

Claire,

I am being banded on July 11th and had to lose 10 pounds from May 21 to June 21 and now am on a liqiud/veggie pre op diet for two weeks. I believe that most doctor's want you to lose some weight prior to surgery. Do you know when you are having your surgery?

Good Luck

Michele

Lapband surgery was really easy for me. I was sore at the port site maybe 1-2 weeks. Just take care of yourself and sip your liquids throughout the day. You will be fine. congrats.

I just started my high protien diet. (the diet before the liquid diet) I was told that I have to lose at least 10% of my wieght which is about 22lbs. Congrats on deciding to have the surgery, and stay focused on your diet (remember why your going through this)

Also, my nutritionist said that if you don't lose all the pre-op weight you can still have the surgery they main focus is on shrinking your liver and seeing if you can commit to changing your life.

Clair,

The pain is not that bad...you will have some discomfort, but really it is not bad.....it will be so worth it.....congrats on your decision...I wish you well....