Hi everyone! I am new to the site and just found out today that I am approved for the lap band.....I am very excited....and nervous. I have been looking at the post on "complications" and I guess it has got me somewhat worried. It would be horrible to have to have your band removed, but I still think that the band is the best choice for me.

I would appreciate any advice anyone has to give!

Thanks

Welcome and congrat's on your new journey!

Well you went right to the worst case picture -- now remember that is not the majority!

Take inventory - -if you don't have the lap-band surgery what complications are possible for you personally - High BP; Heart Disease; Hi Blood sugar and so forth ... all the way to possible early death?

You've read the complications if you do have surgery --

WHICH is the right choice for you????

Wish you the best of luck in this new journey - whichever way you go.

Welcome to the lapband site and your decision to get banded. Now that you have read the complications, stay away from thst site. I am 16 months out and right at goal and I can truly tell you that if you have a good surgeon and follow his instructions you will be fine. Its normal to be a little nervous, we all were. This is the best decision I have ever made in my life and would do it again in a heartbeat. The best of luck to you.

Sallyjo:)

Thank you guys for your encouragement! I know that this is the best option for me to prevent future medical conditions, I have never had any surgical procedures before, so I guess that is also adding to my nervousness!

How did everyone adjust to not being able to eat like you once did? Was going out to eat difficult in the beginning?

Thank you all again!

Darlene

It is normal and as the day get's closer - you will question your decision --this is normal.

For me -- eating by myself is hardest.

And you will go through stages of being able to eat - then get filled and not.

Only now - 5mos out; 4th fill do I have what I thought I would have immediately following surgery as far as restriction and NOT able to eat anything I want to. Whew -- glad I got here - only been 1 week - so hoping it stays.

Best wishes.

I never really thought about eating alone being difficult, but now that I think about it I guess it would because you don't have someone to talk to and help pace yourself with eating to fast.

Are you exercising as well? I have turned into a couch potatoe and don't excercise that much anymore.....that will be another thing I will have to change. I used to love to take kick boxing class at the Y, but that has been years ago.

You are doing great with your weight loss!

Thanks so much for your support.

I have started exercising (officially) the last of August. Bought a recumbent bike Catrike Performance Trikes and ride 5 miles or so a day (missed 4 days so far in Sept.). I have some health issues so I am restricted to the type of exercise - but so far this is working.

Eating alone is hard -- I guess I am what you might classify as closet eater. If I am with others - I do good - I know what they expect to see me eat and that makes me accountable. When it is just me -- you never know...

I wish you the very best in this journey! Kepp in touch.