What a difference a week makes!! I had the lap band procedure on March 19th, and on the 20th I had some doubts on why I did it. I was sore, my stomache was bloated- I felt 9 months pregnant and ready to blow- and I was so tired. I literaly woke up today, one week out, and feel better than ever. I have been loosing weight, something I have not been able to by myself. I seem to have a new outlook on life, maybe this is all because I was able to have mashed potatoes last night instead of straight liquids. I just hope that anyone on the edge of deciding to get the lap band procedure just takes the plunge and does it. I have two young kids and was guillty about the cost, what if something happened to me, etc. My chances of living a full and productive life has just gone up, and that means more time with my children. I just signed up for a Walk for Cancer, for the end of the summer, something I never would have done just a week ago. I am so glad I did this, my life is changing daily!!!

I love reading your post. I am so happy that you just went ahead and did it. I am going for my seminar on April 7, and from there I guess I will make my final decision on who my surgeon will be. Your post gave me hope. Thank you!

Beejae

Glad you are feeling better and hope to be in your position. I'm just starting after reading Khalil Ali's Fighting Weight about her journey to lap band surgery. I face appealing to my insurance company because of course my employer doesn't have gastric surgery in our policy. I just thought I would say congrats on taking the step and feeling better ! :thumbup:

I just got my date today...May 31st. I can't help but feel anxious and it is posts like this that let me know I am doing the right thing and everything is going to go ok.

Thank you for posting this! I can't wait to be where you are! I wish you continued success! :biggrin2:

Thanks for posting. I am nervous and excited about tommorrow. I appreciate the encouragement. :thumbup:

I was banded on 3-24-08 - I will be glad when I get to that point. I am sore, tired, and very sick of liquids. It is getting a little better though each day (easier to walk around, easier to turn over in the bed, etc.)

BUT I am still so thankful that I did this. I weighed yesterday and have lost about 14 lbs since I started the two-week pre-op. I would have never been able to do that without my "tool". In fact, I probably would have added some extra weight at the speed I was going.

Glad you are doing great - hang in there - we will beat this!!

I am so glad I read this thread, my surgery is 4/2 and I have been feeling all those feelings you described. This makes me more confident in my decision.:tongue_smilie:

My band date is 4/2 also!!! I am ssssssssooooooo excited-beyond words

My band date is 4/2 also!!! I am ssssssssooooooo excited-beyond words

Let me know how it goes!