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Hi, my name is Cleo and I am having my surgery on 7/30(lap band). I am very excited but still very nervous and scared. I am just looking for support I guess. I've read a lot of the postings and everyone here seems to really be nice and understanding. I would appreciate any advice given. Thanks....Cleo — mscleo (posted on July 19, 2007)
July 19, 2007
Hey! Congrulations on your up coming surgery. Im six months out and I have
lost 90lbs. I have 55 more pounds I would like to lose. My doctor said
yesterday he thinks I could lose another 25 to 45 pounds in the next six
months. I had lap gastric bypass. I feel so much better. A month after
surgery I could tell the biggest difference in my breathing. Alot of the
health issues I had before surgery has gone away. And hey my looks are not
too bad either! lol! I always try to think postive about surgery but
still kept in mind that their are risk of having surgery. I just knew in
my heart this is what I needed to do. I had no doubts. I did do over a
year research and I guess that help me alot. The only problem I had is the
first month after surgery. All I could have the first 2 weeks was protein
shakes, sugar free jello and sugar free popsicles. Then the next two weeks
the same but I was able to have broth. I thought what have I done. Once I
was able to go on my soft diet, I was fine. I would do it all over again
if I had too. I feel so much better about myself. You will do fine, just
listen to your doctors. Take care and good luck.
— barfiep01
July 19, 2007
Im sorry yaw, I spelled congratulations wrong. I need to go home and give
my brain a rest.
— barfiep01
July 19, 2007
This is just the beginning, I too am looking forward to getting it out of
the way. I wanted Lap Band, but because I have Reflux so bad they wouldn't
do it. I even got a second opinion. So I have opted for the Roux En Y, this
is going to a big change for us sister, but just think how much beeter we
will feel. Congrats Cleo. You have my support all the way!
— bderuiter
July 19, 2007
I just had a lapband done on 7/10. I got to the hospital at 6am and was
home by 7p. The first and second day I felt like you do after a typical
surgery. Slept most of the time, achey and sore . By day 3 I was feeling
better and got out of the house for about an hour. By day 4 I felt great
and even went shopping. No nausea-- controlled pain with lortab. I am 9
days out and have lost 14 pounds effortlessly. It is true what they say...
it does melt off you. I physically feel better already and emotionaly I am
on top of the world. I may have moved a little too fast with the shopping
thing and all, but I felt great. Just dont overdo it. If you start
feeling tired and achey, its time to rest. Make sure you drink lots of
liquids so you dont dehydrate. I keep something with me at all times to
sip on. If you are prone to or afraid of nausea after surgery, you may want
to ask that something for nausea be given to you during surgery so you
dont wake up nauseaus. Good luck and let us all know how you do. Dont
worry you'll be fine, and as soon as youre feeling better you will be SO
happy that you had the surgery, I know I am. Luanne
— luannedewolf
July 19, 2007
CONGRATS Cleo,
I'm not a lap bander; however, I offer these words of encourage -- STAY
POSITIVE --no matter what people say, attitudes that are displayed -- STAY
POSITIVE and THINK POSITIVE thoughts. Just think about the weight you're
going to lose and how you are going to feel once it's all over.
— the7thdean
July 20, 2007
Hi Cleo...I had lap Band on 7/9/07 and I am doing great. I have lost 15 lbs
so far, which I thought was kind of fast, but hey, who am I to argue,
right?! I went back to work this week on Wednesday and have been just fine.
The funny thing for me is that I actually FORGET to eat my yogurt and
puddings, I'm just not hungry. I have had no nausea, and I went off the
pain meds the day after surgery. My incisions (5) have pretty much healed
up, just a few little scabs, and I am back to sleeping on my stomach. I was
amazed to find that I can already get into a size smaller jeans than I was
before surgery...that was a big shocker! I was nervous and afraid before
surgery, wondering if I was doing the right thing. I have several friends
who are now considering it after seeing the smooth time I have had. I had
to be their 'guinea pig', I guess, LOL! I will, however, be doing the happy
dance when I can finally have real food again. Soup, yogurt and pudding
only cuts it for so long! Good Luck with your adventure...and it is an
adventure...so far I'm having a blast!
Brenda
— brendaw24
July 20, 2007
Cleo,
Congrats.. :) mine is 8-13-07 :) i can not wait either. Im getting scared
but a happy scared like when you're on a rollercoaster and you know as soon
as you get up that big hill theres going to be this great big huge fun ride
coming :) (ok i love roller coasters) but the thrill of just standing in
line for it is also what makes my nerves rumble.. :) anyhow i wanted to say
hello and great job you'll be on that losers side soon :)
Good luck
God bless you and please keep us posted
Paula A
272/231(now)- 135 is my goal :)
8-13-7
— japaad
July 20, 2007
Good luck on your surgery you will be on the loser side then, I had my
surgery on june 25th, but had rny because of other medical problem I lost
40 pds in 2 weeks I am 26 days out. that weight was at 2 weeks, It normal
to be scared and excited just think of the new you.
— carman
July 20, 2007
Congrats! I am scheduled for surgery (lap band) on 8/15 and am so excited
too. Have been reading for months adn I think being nervous and scared is
just part of it that is to be expected. For me - I have just decided I
can't keep "not living" because of this weight and it is time to
start living again! Good luck!
— tbwilliams
July 22, 2007
It won't be long now. You will be so glad you did it. I had my lap band on
July 11 and I lost 22 lbs to date and haven't even come close to hurling
once. I can't wait for my first adjustment. Another new adventure in the
sogga of weight loss.
— tutty8buckwheat
July 28, 2007
Cleo (and to others preparing for surgery)...just listen to what the doctor
and the nutritionist tell you. Follow the directions for eating, movement,
everything...there are reasons to all of these things. Don't be afraid to
ask them questions when you have concerns. Good luck and God Bless...my
prayers will be with you on Monday!
— BrendaMS
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