Shock and Awe

Aug 20, 2009

I just wanted to share my story...

I had my Lap Band placed on August 4th in Scottsbluff with Dr. Holloway (My Hero!!!) and had my hernia repaired at the same time.  I was out the next day and only used my prescription pain med till that Thursday. I have had no nausea and very little pain (having my tubes tied hurt way more!)  I have not needed my reflux medicine since surgery and I am rarely short of breath since the hernia repair!

I have followed his plan (clear liquids through Thursday, purees through yesterday, and today I get to start soft foods).  I lost 9 pounds the first week, and have lost an additional 8 pounds this week.  I have checked with the Doctor and he is fine with this loss so far.  My meals consist of up to 4 ounces of food at a time and only eat when I'm hungry.  I have found I am not hungry until around 10 or 11 in the morning and usually get three meals in a day, one around 11 a.m., one around 3:30 p.m. and then an evening meal with my family around 7 p.m. 

There is no fluid in my band, but I am scheduled to go in for my first fill September 9th.  I feel awesome, and actually left August 7th and spent a week in Douglas chaperoning State Fair--I just took my soups, yogurt, cream of wheat and pudding with me!  I'm not really sure if I will need a fill, as I am feeling restriction now, and am not ravenously hungry.

The real shock to me is this--my clothes are already starting to get loose!  I wore a pair of slacks yesterday that when I tried them on last spring I couldn't get close to zipping, and they fit loosely yesterday!

I guess I just wanted to share so that others can see what a normal person has experienced with the band.  I know there have been allegations that all the "positive" people on the lap band forum are paid reps--I assure you I am not, in fact I could use some money right about now ;)  !

Best wishes on your band journey and wish me continued success!

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