Greeneyes where r u??

striver · August 13, 2008

Dear Lapband sister Greeneyes,

Where r u and how are u getting on after your stroke.

Has anyone heard from her.??

regards

M:lol::biggrin2:

Ange05 · August 15, 2008

Id really love to know how shes going aswell as im pretty sure she was banded by the same Surgeon as me.

greeneyez · October 3, 2008

Hi guys, I'm still around, just don't come to the forum that often these days. I'm well and recovering, just a little slower these days.

I made great progress in the beginning - walking, showering and dressing were major goals for me that I accomplished quickly. These days, recovery is a little slower and I find the biggest issues are the ones that forced me to have my band in the first place - I now walk with a limp that I am very self-conscious of, my left arm is still pretty weak and I find a lot of tasks difficult, my movements usually don't look 'normal' and I feel people stare at me when I use it - the same issues I had when I was obese. I've lost 33kg. Admittedly, most of those were in hospital where I could not access junk food or overeat and I was doing a few hours of physical therapy oer day to get back on my feet.

It's funny, when I had no movement in my left arm, I would have killed to be able to struggle to use it. Now I struggle and would kill to be able to do things with ease. I feel greedy now. I will continue to get better slowly, I just have to be patient (i'm the world's most impatient person). It would be good to know just how close to my former life I will get - just not with the extra 1/2 person attached, thgen i'd have something to look forward to.

Cherry_Blue · October 4, 2008

Greeneyes. Good to hear you are on the mend. I can understand you must be feeling so frustrated with your recovery, but hang in there. A friend of mine went through the same thing many years ago and it was a battle but she did get there. try not to let it get you down. And 33 kilos is great weight loss, well done:thumbup:

I know what it feels like to think people are looking at you and I know this is easy for me to say, but walk with your head held high, be proud and just say "fuc* em".

Good luck

Sunwyse · October 4, 2008

Greeneyez, you can get as close to that person as you want. Determination plays a major part in recovery. Seek out stories of other people who have made amazing comebacks after serious accidents or strokes. Think about joining a support network in your area. I'm sure they are out there. Fill your day and your mind with potential.

I'd also recommend a very gentle yoga. You simply go at your own pace, do whatever you feel comfortable with. There's no one to compete with or against.

I 110% believe you can do whatever you set your mind to!!