I got my lap band 5 days ago. I wish I used this board a little more. I could have used some help during the prediet and during the whole ordeal!

When I decided back in Jan that I wanted to have this done I weighed about 350. I did all the tests, had a few issues with insurance, but that is all past me now. When I was weighed before the surgery I weighed 340lbs. I cant wait to be weight again to see my progress from this week.

I also havent had much problems with the hunger. I am strictly on the clear liquids. Broth, sf jello, water, protein shakes! On my one week anniversary I plan On trying thicker liquids. During my hospital stay, my roommate was also getting the lap band, we are now friends online. I have several books, but think this site is better then the books.

I do have alot of stress at home, my fiancee is an alcoholic, so I could use all the support I can get

Thank you for listening:smile:

Hi Ms RoJacks!

First, let me congratulate you on being banded - where did you get your surgery done? I live in Norwich, but was banded at Yale New Haven Hospital (I work at Yale).

Please don't move ahead to thicker liquids or solid food unless your doctor's orders say it's okay. You are still healing, and it's important to follow doc's orders while that is going on. You don't want to have ANY kind of problems right now - and I know it's hard, but it will help you in the long run.

I'm glad you're not having hunger problems - I was hungry all the time, even after I was banded! :smile: I'm doing much better now - approaching my 1 year bandiversary (in 6 days) and down over 70 lbs. My goal was to have lost 100 by now, but I'm still really happy with what I've achieved.

I hope that your fiancee is able to get the help he needs to conquer his alcoholism - it will make it very difficult for him if he's at all insecure or uncertain about your progress and your getting healthy.

Please take good care of yourself, and if you have questions, don't hesitate to ask. I also suggest you talk to your doctor and their support staff often - don't do this alone. The doc and his staff know your situation best - listen to them!

Once you get the clearance to exercise, do what you can - walking is great. I lost the majority of my weight with walking - I started running about 3 months ago, and ran my first 5k race in October. Something I NEVER thought I'd do when I was heavier.

Find ways to occupy your time that don't include food - now is the time to break old habits and establish new, healthy ones.

Good luck and blessings to you! :tongue_smilie:

I had my surgery in Providence at Roger Williams Hospital. My dr is out of Johnston RI

Thanks for the advice!!!

Hi, I'm near Hartford, my doctor will be Darren Tishler at CT Surgical Group. I have just been submitted to Insurance for approval and I am hoping for a good answer in a few weeks. Even if I get approval soon, I'll have to schedule surgery for January because I don't have any vacation days left this year at work.

I'd love to follow your progress if you don't mind.

Thanks,

Abbe:smile: