Howdy from a lapbander!!
I just wanted to let you know that we have all been in your shoes and know how hard it is to finally take that plunge. However, once you do you will never look back..NEVER!!!
I had never had a surgery or even been in the hospital before getting pregnant with my dr. I was scared to death that I would have to have a c-sec because the thought of a surgery extremely concerned me. Well, I ended up having an emergency c-sec & though I was up & recovering quickly I still felt several aches/ pains. I had problems with my incision, etc.
When decided to do the lapband all of that was in the back of my mind. While knowing that I still decided to do the lapband, and figured I would just put on my big panties & deal with it.
Well, let me tell you. The surgery was nothing at all. When I woke up, I thought they decided not to it or something because I felt so good. I go there at 6, had surgery at 7 & by noon I was on my way home with some really good drugs
LOL I was tired & felt some discomfort when bending over or reaching high from where the port was stitched in but other that that I was great. I was able to play with my daughter & hubby
I will be 100% honest with you. With lapband you loose the weight slower than with RNY. Also, you will only loose the weight if you change your lifestyle. You have to be deteremined to be a heathier you. The lapband only makes it so you can get fuller faster, it will not tell your brain what to stick in your mouth or to go run on the treadmill.
So, if your determined to change your life & to be ready to succeed in not only weightloss but living healthy & the only thing holding you back is the surgery then girl you are so ready but this surgery is a piece of cake.
Feel free to pm me any questions you may have, etc.
I had my surgery on 12/11. I have only had one fill so i have 4cc's in a 10 cc band. I do not have full restriction yet, so cant wait for another fill on 2/10. I have lost 40 lbs!! I have had some bad days (of course) but overall i have done really good with my eatting habits & have been going to the gym since 5wks post op anywhere between 3-5 days.