Choosing the Lap Band

[Sandrine]

Hello girls !! Bonjour ;-)


Thank you sooooo soooooo soooooooooooo mcuh for your words, help and love

Finally I had a discussion with my mother !!
And it went well too !! I was so afraid to talk about the lapband with her and it took me hundred tons of courage to open my mouth and explain it ! BUT it was even more easy than in my secret dreams LOL I was totally surprised by her reaction ! I thought she would be afraid, angry,.... but she totally agree with my decision and she told me the only thing she wanted for me is to feel good and have a healthier life with no suffering anymore !! We
even cried in each other arms, it's was very moving because I can't remember when I said to her I love her or hugs her for the last time ! I think it was when I used to be a very young girl !!

Well I can say this decision has several GOOD parts AHAHAHHAHAHA

My sister is a little bit afraid but now she is ok with that ! I told my parents-in-law and they said that the most important is I fell fine and agree with me !!



yes yes yes I'm happy ! for me to tell/explain to all my family as the harder thing ! I am not afraid for the surgery or the "troubles" I should feel with my band, I was afraid to talk ! And girls you gave me the courage and motivation ! I will never thank you enough


I send you tons of smoooooooches !


XOXO

Gastric Banding Surgery The adjustable gastric banding is a restrictive surgical procedure during which a silicone band is placed around the stomach, creating a small pouch. The band includes a balloon that is filled with a nontoxic fluid, most commonly a saline solution; periodic adjustments are performed by a healthcare professional who accesses the balloon via a subcutaneous port. Gastric band placement, unlike malabsorptive weight loss surgery (e.g. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, Biliopancreatic Diversion, and Duodenal Switch), does not cut or remove any part of the digestive system. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

[stajin22]

My decision to have this surgery was one of the best things I could have ever done. Last year in Oct. I was diagnosed as having 2 leaking valves in my heart. For months it realy bothered me, I researched and read on what can happen. When I finally got myself together I had to make a choice to get some of the weight off to release someof the pressure on my heart. My thoughts stuck with my children, I want to be able to live to see a grandchild born. I want to live to grow old and not die because of the decisions I have made. Along with the weight I was starting to have problems with my vitamin D levels that never stayed on target. Even though I was eating whatever I wanted my vitamin D levels would not remain in normal levels.Now that I have had the surgery it has not been an eay task. You have to exercise and make the right food choices. I am currently almost 2 monhs out and have lost 16 pounds. When I went to the doctor for my post op appointment I had gained 5 pounds and was devastated. I have currently lost all of them but 1 pound. It may seem like it is not a big amount but would I have done this without the help of my band. I would not turn back the clock to choose any other procedure.

[MsJacquiiC]

Originally Posted by Sandrine yes yes yes I'm happy ! for me to tell/explain to all my family as the harder thing ! I am not afraid for the surgery or the "troubles" I should feel with my band, I was afraid to talk ! And girls you gave me the courage and motivation ! I will never thank you enough I send you tons of smoooooooches ! XOXO

I'm so happy for you Sandrine! I'm glad things worked out with you and your family! This is the kinda stuff that makes me very happy to have made WLSJourney.org -- Glad to be of help and congrats on working it out with your folks.

Now= the exciting part. Having the surgery! LOL

Jacquii.

[MsJacquiiC]

Originally Posted by stajin22 My decision to have this surgery was one of the best things I could have ever done. Last year in Oct. I was diagnosed as having 2 leaking valves in my heart. For months it realy bothered me, I researched and read on what can happen. When I finally got myself together I had to make a choice to get some of the weight off to release someof the pressure on my heart. My thoughts stuck with my children, I want to be able to live to see a grandchild born. I want to live to grow old and not die because of the decisions I have made. Along with the weight I was starting to have problems with my vitamin D levels that never stayed on target. Even though I was eating whatever I wanted my vitamin D levels would not remain in normal levels.Now that I have had the surgery it has not been an eay task. You have to exercise and make the right food choices. I am currently almost 2 monhs out and have lost 16 pounds. When I went to the doctor for my post op appointment I had gained 5 pounds and was devastated. I have currently lost all of them but 1 pound. It may seem like it is not a big amount but would I have done this without the help of my band. I would not turn back the clock to choose any other procedure.

Very nice testimony for post-op banding Gina! I'm very happy for you and your success - I've moved your post to the Post-op Banding forum --> My decision to have lapband

Jacquii.

[Sandrine]

I'm couting months aahahahahah

I had my appointment with the dietician last week and it went very good too !
Newt month I'll see the psychiatrist
then I'll to wait early january to see the endocrinologist and last my surgeon !

it takes a long time to see all the doctors here phew !

but I know 3 months go by fast !

I am sooooooo sooooooooooooo impatient !

A good friend of mine had her lap-band surgery last week and she feels great !

well girls ! I send you tons of hugs


Take care

Sandrine

Gastric Banding Surgery The adjustable gastric banding is a restrictive surgical procedure during which a silicone band is placed around the stomach, creating a small pouch. The band includes a balloon that is filled with a nontoxic fluid, most commonly a saline solution; periodic adjustments are performed by a healthcare professional who accesses the balloon via a subcutaneous port. Gastric band placement, unlike malabsorptive weight loss surgery (e.g. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, Biliopancreatic Diversion, and Duodenal Switch), does not cut or remove any part of the digestive system. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

Registered Dietitian A dietitian is an expert in food and nutrition; A person who has studied diet and nutrition at a college program approved by the American Dietetic Association, completed 900 hours of supervised practical experience accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Dietetics Education, and passed an exam to become an R.D. Dietitians help promote good health through proper eating. They also supervise the preparation and service of food, develop modified diets, participate in research, and educate individuals and groups on good nutritional habits. The term "nutritionist" is also widely used; however, the term nutritionist is not regulated as dietitian is. People may call themselves nutritionists without the educational and professional requirements of registered dietitians.

[MsJacquiiC]

Very nice news Sandrine! I'm so happy for you and YES! 3 months will fly by - I know it did when I was pre-op - then now - I celebrate my 6-month surgiversary tomorrow! And I'm still wondering - where did all the time go LOL

Jacquii.

[DrManish]

I am very happy to see Jacquii's post. This positive attitude will make people confident and trusty. I think science has developed very smartly. They won't give chance to anyone for pointing them. All the best for the people who are going for surgery.