tina47

I was banded on 10/6/06 and I thought I was going to miss my favorite foods. I don't - it amazing the will power you have when you don't have that hunger. Also since you are better able to control your eating, you're not eating for emotional reasons. (Which I did a lot) To date I've lost almost 50 lb, and there's nothing I miss. When I was banded I was wearing a 3X, I'm now in a 16 and 14s are doable. I started working out with a personal trainer after 6 weeks. I can't tell you how fun it is to try on cute clothes, they fit and actually look great. I feel sexy and pretty, and none of my favorite foods ever made me feel that way. Going to Dr. O to be banded was one of the best decision's I've ever made.

Hi I think I posted in the wrong area (new to this) just got lap band on 1/8 - folloiwng drinking only broth clear liquids- not sick at all - was able to take pills before i left the hospital - just scared that maybe the band slipped already??? not having any more pain in incision sites just the gas still in my shoulders - would a person be able to tell if the band slipped???? if so how

thanks for your help/advice and recommendations

hi just got the surgery on 1/8- not tyring to be funny but how woud you know if the band slipped or broke? I have been onl liquids (clear) the pain is subsiding except for the shoulder part and I am able to drink water without problems - did I stretch it already? I know this may sound weird but I am so paranoid I am not doing things right ( I can also take my pills )the doctor made sure of this beore I left the hospital - just seems like people do vomit or feel some type of weirdness

thanks,