Hi every1 ,my name is Laura and I'm from Texas..I have been over weight for more than 5 years and my current weight is more than what I was when I was pregnant with my youngest son. I decided to do something about it and this is why I'm here.I'm having my surgery on Monday the 18th and I cant wait. I would love to hear every1 that would like to share their story and is willing to give me advice....

Thanks :biggrin2:

Edited August 16, 200818 yr by laurab
misspelled

Hi Laurab,

Welcome and here's wishing you good luck with your surgery Monday. My advice is to be patient with not being able to eat food post-op for a week or 2....every Dr. is different with the amount of time they want you on liquids. Just keep in mind that it's for you to heal and it's not forever. Also, walk as much as you can, drink as often as you can and just follow your doctors rules. Before you know it you'll feel normal again and you'll be fine.

Lisa

Thank you so much Lisa,I can't wait & belive me I will folllow doctors orders for my own good...Thanks for the advice

Hi every1 ,my name is Laura and I'm from Texas..I have been over weight for more than 5 years and my current weight is more than what I was when I was pregnant with my youngest son. I decided to do something about it and this is why I'm here.I'm having my surgery on Monday the 18th and I cant wait. I would love to hear every1 that would like to share their story and is willing to give me advice....

Thanks :biggrin2:

welcome Laura, this site is very helpful. I am having surgery on the 21st. there is a site on here for august banders called the AUGUST ALL STARS you more than welcome to join us there to. good luck:thumbup:

Hi Laura! Welcome! I'm also from Texas (live in McKinney and work in Dallas).

I was banded 5 months ago, and it has been the best thing I ever did for myself. I've been overweight most of my life. I've tried everything under the sun, and nothing worked for me longterm. I thought about getting banded for about 3 years prior to actually getting it. I really needed to be ready for it mentally and emotionally, and I finally got ot the point where I waws ready to do whatever it took.

It's been a lot of life changes, but they really haven't been that hard. When it gets difficult (and there will be days when you question your decision), try to stay focused on the reasons you did it.

Best wishes, and let us know if you have any questions!

Thank you so much for the advice.I can't wait.... :biggrin2: