Got my Lap Band on Feb 13! Didn't work laproscopically because I have had a previous abdominal surgery. Doctors said they tried for an hour but then had to do it open. Also found a hernia while in there and they repaired that too. End result - 49 staples and a lot of pain. I am home now. Have had doubts about whether I did the right thing or not but guess its too late for that. Healing time is going to be longer than normal and I am not a good "lay down and rest person"! Still want to eat but the pain of surgery stops me. Any encouragement would be helpful at this point. Thanks,

I'm scheduled for surgery on 3/11. I've had a hysterectomy and colon surgery and my doctor told me he might have to open me up if there is too much scar tissue. I sure hope he doesn't have to do it but even if he does it can't be any worse than the other two and it'll be worth it to get rid of this horrible weight I carry around.

Good luck to you and hang in there.

I do think it is worth it! May not feel like it at first but now I totally am glad. Good luck with your surgury in a few weeks Teri. Let us know how it goes!

Hi everyone I'm doing much better now that I'm mushy foods. It taste so good, but now I worry that I'm eating to much. I don't get my first fill until March 26st.

Sorry your surgery didn't go as planned, but hang in there. I was banded on the 13th too. Your feelings are normal. Sometimes I get to the point and I say, I wish I would feel normal again. My port discomfort is finally going away. Just know that it takes time to heal. You will be fine, keep those positive feelings and recovery will seem much better.