New, curious and scared

[Ninababy]

I need to lose alot and I am scared to do the band. first, is the recovery many weeks..? I can't take much time off work

Second, do you feel really awful? I don't know.. I am just not sure I can do this.. seems so hard...but I have got to lose this

weight... my health is getting worse... thanks...

[ZnewMe33]

What would you like to know... If you call the OCC and speak to Carolyn she will answer your every question. I did alot of research before I decided to Band myself. Once I found the OCC I was so excited I couldnt wait till the day of the surgery. I lost 6lbs before surgury and im at 9lbs after surgery. I was banded on Feb 28, 08. The treatment at the OCC is EXCELLENT, I have not one complaint. There were 8 of us who got banded together, we still keep in contact thru the forum and do a lot of story sharing. It helps when you are on your post op diet. Liquids only. We all just remember that we have invested a lot on our band and how we have to take care of it, and our bodies. If your considering doing it, I would encourage you too. I was feeling like you, I felt my weight was out of control. I had to act fast, cause our health is at stake. Yesterday was the first day I got to eat solid foods, it was nice. Didnt eat too much, yet it seems to be a lot after have been on liquids for such a long time. I will not lie, I had a bite here and there after the surgery, but I made sure I chewed and chewed before it went down. Its a new way of eating from this day forward. If I want to change my life, living and health I have to start by changing my bad habits...one day at a time.

Hope this helped. Take care.

Znewme33

[ZnewMe33]

Oh I forgot to answer your first question. I had my surgery on a Thursday, only cause Friday was booked, I was back to work on Monday. Your able to walk as soon as your anesthesia wears off, your a little sore, but of course that is normal after a surgery. Of course you also have limitations as with any other surgery, no lifting, exercise or strenuous work. Don't be scared, the surgery is a the easy part.

Znewme33

[Paula Bee]

I need to lose alot and I am scared to do the band. first, is the recovery many weeks..? I can't take much time off work

Second, do you feel really awful? I don't know.. I am just not sure I can do this.. seems so hard...but I have got to lose this

weight... my health is getting worse... thanks...

I was banded day before yesterday, on March 19th. I went shopping in Tijuana all afternoon the next day, and just got home from a 7.5 hour flight. I feel tired, but great.

Go for it.

Paula

[scared]

ninababy,

yes i can understand your scared.. so am/was I. I was in your shoes..i knew i needed to lose weight but never wanted to do anytype of surgery, none the less have something put in me.I've dieted in the past..only to regain the weight and I feel like I cant do it again. right now I'm at 210... my highest was 225. I had to make a decision before I'm back there again.

On top of that making the investment...was also a big decision for me. After finding this forum and the OCC website I realized this is something i need to do and am confident in my decision. I know it's not going to be easy but I'm not getting any younger, thinner or healthier sitting back contemplating a new diet strategy. So I finally scheduled my date (4/11/08) and look forward to a new life.

Am I scared?..Very... especially since I cant tolerate pain or discomfort at all .... I'm a big old baby ( ( ( However, after reading everyone's story I know I'll survive. I'm so happy to have found this forum, it's like a big family to me and although i have never met anyone yet, i feel as if i know them.

I would suggest u continue your research and continue to read updates on this forum, so that u can find comfort in whatever decision you make.

good luck

m

[fat2nrml]

I was banded day before yesterday, on March 19th. I went shopping in Tijuana all afternoon the next day, and just got home from a 7.5 hour flight. I feel tired, but great.

Go for it.

Paula

AWESOME PAULA!!!!! FILL US IN ON YOUR TRIP!!! DARLENE

[DonnaK2231]

I had my surgery on Fri and went back to work on tues. I'm a Hairstylist so I'm on my feet all day. The only pain I had was gas coming out of my shoulder. I was back to normal in a few weeks....

[2fat4me]

I sure hope it's as easy as they say. I am really looking forward to this and I really don't want to share this with everyone I know yet.