Lap Band: 3 Weeks Post Op - Challenges & Regrets(?)

3 Weeks post op. Complications and challenges following my lap band surgery which took place on July 21, 2011.

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• lap
• band
• wls
• bariatric
• hiatal
• hernia
• infection
• banded
• mars
• bandedmars
• weight
• loss
• update

[trulyali]

Thanks for giving us an update- I was having trouble figuring out what was going on with you and if you were okay or not. I'm so happy to see you're doing well and are making friends with your band.

[CandiisSweetEnough]

So happy that you are doing better! Very scary! Glad that it's all over, and you are on your way!

[CindysFWord]

Almost 30 pounds thats amaaaaazing. I'm so glad you're doing better, Mars!

[gastricRose]

Catching up on videos now sweetie sorry it was a rough start for you and being real is the name of the game not for us but for YOU....Questions oh yes many question but I promise those questions go away when you see yourself a healthier you everyday ....(smiles) good to see you ...congrats to those nsv's and the weight loss already keep the water bottle next to you all the time you will be fine...sip sip sip sip!!!....love rosemary

[miavargas]

Oh wow, I also had a hernia at time of surgery June 20th.... ditto chula, I can understand how you must have felt.... Glad you are better!!!

[InkedPinup1]

Lookin good girl, glad to see you are doing well and healing. I'm sorry you had the painful day that is so scary poor thing, glad you called your doctor (SMART) and got treated. I hate that this happened but I am glad you are fixed now. Keepin you in my prayers & thoughts.

[thenewme20111]

So nice to see your happy smiling face again! sorry to hear of the troubles you experienced.. you're probably not someone who does things quietly anyway, right? haha. good luck with your mushies, keep the faith and get to know your band buddie! Sarah xx

[bandedbronzeangel]

I am glad u'r feeling better.....

[fattygirl4c]

I am so sorry to hear what you endured during your first few weeks post-op, but you look and are doing great now. Congratulations on the weight loss. Yaayy to the NSV's they are great and really give you the incentive to keep going in this journey.I will continue to pray for your continued success and healing.

[TransformingTracy]

So glad that you're out of the hospital and on the road to your new life. Sorry to hear that there was a complication, but you are taking it and rolling with it. Great job on the huge loss so far!!!