Although I have posted 2-3 times, I hadn't entered my introduction.

My name is George and I just had my lapband installed on 6/19/2007 after a long, grueling 2 months of second-guessing my decision. I was having serious last minute doubts - but I went through with it anyhow.

Now that I'm on stage 5 and done with the surgery, I have to say it really wasn't that bad. My pain wasn't that bad and only lasted a day or so...the worst thing was the residual CO2 gas in my stomach - it gave me excrutiating left shoulder pain. But that's gone now too.

I lost 10 lbs on teh pre-op diet and have lost 15 lbs since surgery. The weight loss has slowed down, but i still lose a little each day.

I AM very hungry and am looking forward to my first fill so that I'm not so hungry between meals...but it's a long process and i'll get there eventually.

Thanks for reading.

congrats On Your Surgery George. Glad You Are Doing Well. I Was Banded June 29, 3 Days Post Op And I Am Feeling Pretty Good. Best Of Luck On Your Journey To A Healthier You. Keep Us Posted On Your Progress.

Hi George, sounds like you are doing great. Congrats on your weight loss to date. You will lose that hunger once you start getting fills. Way to go!