Hi From KY-

ajohnso2 · 10-15-2008, 07:35 PM

Hi from KY. I was banded on Oct.8-I am one week out and started eating a puerred diet. i am down 15 pounds but I keep wandering if I made the right decision. Anyone else regret having been banded.

displaceddiva · 10-15-2008, 08:13 PM

i'm also from ky. What part are you in and where did you have your surgery?

kimmyv · 10-15-2008, 08:28 PM

Hey! I was banded on 9/15- I am 1 month into this journey and I can tell you... It is a roller coaster! Each week is different as you progress from your surgery. I thought I was prepared. Nope. I grieved the loss of the way things used to be- I celebrated the way they are going to be. And then the hunger came back and I freaked that nothing had changed. I got my first fill today and I am so glad. What you have gone thru and about to go thru will prepare you and START to train you about hunger, recognizing cravings and control etc. All the other diets etc are out the window. Take each day at a time.
You are 1 week out.... The hardest week EVER. I couldn't eat pureed or mushies till week 3....You're lucky with that (every doc is different).
For me-- withdrawals from everything--sugar, carbs, solids, fats, etc etc those weeks was really hard. I just wanted solid meat or bread.
What are you having doubts/regrets about?

twinmommie · 10-15-2008, 11:08 PM

I am also from KY...Owensboro.
I think what you are feeling and experiencing is perfectly normal. You are having to change your whole life style when it comes to food and with the surgery you have to give your stomach time to heal and sticking to those strict post surgery diets are not exactly easy. Hang in there. It will get better but it may get a little more trying too...like before you actually get your first fill.
Keep reading and posting on LBT, it is a great place to come for support and read about other's experiences. That way you will know you are not alone in this!

rosebud51 · 10-19-2008, 08:13 PM

Hi, Im in northen ky & so want to do the LAP-BAND®.
I've been checking it out for about 2 yrs.
Not sure what Dr is the best but Im about 30 mins away
from Cincinnati.
I hope things go well for you,I'll keep checking in.
rosebud51