Hello-

I'm Raquel and I was banded two weeks ago today. :cool: I am new to this forum and hope to connect with fellow minded individuals who have the goal to finally get healthy and stay that way. I was a self-pay (ouch:ohmy:) but I feel it will definitely hold me accountable for staying true to the 10 golden rules.

I go for my 1st follow up with my surgeon next Thursday. I had to commute to Dallas from the procedure (3+ hours) so Dr. is trying to be reasonable with visits on gasoline. Luckily, my fills can take place in Austin (only 1 hour or so).

So, Hello, and I hope to be hearing from you guys. Best of luck!

Hi Racquel!

Welcome to lapband Grand central. I have learned so much from just reading the forums, and other people's questions. It's great to be able talk to people who have gone through the same types of things, makes it less worrisome.

How has your experience gone so far? I am just 1/2 a week ahead of you in the process. So far, I'm happy with my choice.

Mary

Hi Mary-

I am very happy with my choice thus far. The only thing that I was a little unprepared for was that it took me longer to really heal than I thought it would. Even now, I find I still get a little more tired than I was prior to surgery, but I figure I will just have to build up. Other than that, I feel good. The hardest thing for me right now is not drinking while I eat. I am an avid drinker (nonalcoholic) and it is really hard for me to sit down and eat without something to drink. How about you?

Hi Mary-

I am very happy with my choice thus far. The only thing that I was a little unprepared for was that it took me longer to really heal than I thought it would. Even now, I find I still get a little more tired than I was prior to surgery, but I figure I will just have to build up. Other than that, I feel good. The hardest thing for me right now is not drinking while I eat. I am an avid drinker (nonalcoholic) and it is really hard for me to sit down and eat without something to drink. How about you?

Oh yeah...it's standard to grab a big ol glass of milk to wash down whatever massive amount of calories I'm planning to consume! But...so far, I have found that it's just a matter of getting past the initial part of the meal. Of course, my meals are still consisting of mushy stuff. But I take my meal, and leave my [coffee, Water, milk, etc] in the kitchen. I live alone, so I don't bother with sitting at the table. I leave that part of the house entirely.