Lapband Video Dairy #18: My Hospital Experience (First 24 hours) Before/After Lap band Surgery

[Orangechip88]

Thank you for that video.... I just had mine done yesterday here in California... and yes... I know what you mean my discomfort... I am feeling very bloated.... haven't eaten much or drank much.... I am just uncomfortable... hopefully this discomfort will go away sooner than later.... thank you again... one other thing is that my neck is sore... I wonder if the is from the gas they inject?

[gg2007BandSTAR]

@Orangechip88 Congrats and welcome to bandland!!! for the the gas pain was the worst....my kneck was painful...but the good news is it does go away...each day gets that lil bit better. How have you been getting on, are you on clear liquids? xxx

[clazza01]

i love your blogsm, so inspirational

[gg2007BandSTAR]

@clazza01 Thanks so much!! x

[keithbreal]

Hi im glad you were able to get your surgery done. My wife is going in today to get a pre screening. On a scale from 1-10 hoe painful is the whole experience?

[gg2007BandSTAR]

i would say the worst pain for me was the gas pain because it was a constant dull ache. When u wake up it feel you have just done thousands of stomach crunches, and every time you move it hurts....but as each day went past the pain got better i only took paracetamol for 3 or 4 days. and went back to work after 7 days.  But again...pain varies because everybody pain threshold is different...some feel it more than others. on a scale of 1-10 pain was a 6 straight after the op and went down each day

[gg2007BandSTAR]

i would say the worst pain for me was the gas pain because it was a constant dull ache. When u wake up it feel you have just done thousands of stomach crunches, and every time you move it hurts....but as each day went past the pain got better i only took paracetamol for 3 or 4 days. and went back to work after 7 days. But again...pain varies because everybody pain threshold is different...some feel it more than others. on a scale of 1-10 pain was a 6 straight after the op and went down each day

[nichole307]

i appreciate These Videos. i'm Trying to Get insurance to Go Through and Going to Talk to The Surgeon Tomorrow. i'm Terrified, But excited at the Same Time. Before the Lap Band, Did You ever Cry Thinking about it (in a Good Way)? any advice?

-Nichole

[gg2007BandSTAR]

Hey Nichole!

Hey i hope all goes well 2morro with the surgeon! I was two nervous and excited and happy all at the same time. But on the day of surgery i was really calm and knew 100% i was doing thr right thing. I think before i was getting so nervous because of the big build up to the day and then before you knew it it was done. I tell you what i did cry about, was how unhappy carrying around all this weight was making me and what made me smile was that i was doing something about it! xx

[nichole307]

Well What Hurts Me Sooo Much is Shopping. it Makes Me Cry everytime i Go to try on Something i Would Have Worn 2 Weeks ago, Loving it, and Going to Try it on and it Doesnt Fit. or my Stomach is Too Big.

Another Thing That Hurts is Little Kids asking Me if i'm Pregnant. =( i'm Diabetic, So most of the Surgery is Covered as Far as i Know. But i guess We'll See.

Hows Life after?

[gg2007BandSTAR]

Hey

I know what you mean about the shopping things, i have never been a fan of shopping i always see it as a chore! Let me know how things go with the surgeon today! xx wish you all the best!

[gg2007BandSTAR]

opps forgot to answer your last question. Life with the band is good, you have to learn to change your eating habbits as well as eating slowly and chewing properly otherwise you will be sick. But if you work with ya band, you will see results! xxx but it aint easy, its taken me nearly 8 months to get restriction so weight loss has been very slow, but im praying things will really start getting shifting now! xx

[Danyelle1andonly]

Thanks for the information. I am trying to obtain insurance approval for the lap band procedure. P.S. Your accent is awesome. I'm from Dallas, Texas so imagine the difference. :)

[gg2007BandSTAR]

Hey! How is teh insurance approval going? i hope its good news! sorry took long to reply your msg i havent been on YT for a while. How life treating ya in Dallas? xxx

[Pebblesm]

Hi, unable to view your video of the before and after pictures. Are you able to post again. I love your eyebrows! lol do you do them yourself? I just signed up for my first seminar! I am so excited. Thanks for sharing!

[gg2007BandSTAR]

Hey, i will try and send you my before pictures...i dont have any "after" pictures yet...there still in progress. I get my eyebrows threaded! I love the look i get when i get them done that way! When is ur first seminar? xx

[killarmani]

I am at the very begining stage waiting to get the appointment with the doctor and take my test. Thanks for asking,i will keep utube updated.

[killarmani]

Good Luck on your journey,I am just starting my journey to the lap band.

[gg2007BandSTAR]

Thank you so much! What stage are you at...you have any appointments or consultations yet? xx