I agree that things taste diffrent...some thing I like taste terrible...others just weird. But I am a newbie--just four days out...love to hear what others say.

Hi I was wanting to get an actual person view that has had the Lap Band surgery. I out of Springfield Missouri and will probably have Dr Edwards. I have struggle with weight it seems my whole life but mostly the past 15-20 years. I am 38 and currently at 204 and 5'0, married and have 1 child(that is not responsible for weight gain, just muscle loss C-Section). But now it is a medical issue has I have a fatty liver,high cholesterol, blood sugar (taking metformin to regulate),blood pressure(taking blood pressure medicine), acid reflux, sleep problems, and just over all don't feel well and uncomfortable. I have had a sleep study done for sleep apnea but it was minor according to them(although I do not still sleep well). I have been on so many diet I can't remember but a few are Weigh****chers which I lost 20-30 pounds but did not keep it off,Atkins, and Low carb. I just physically don't feel well and can't do alot of activitys that I would like to be able to do.I am nervous about the risks of the surgery but I know that the Lord will look over me and whatever his will is is what I want. I just have to think of my family and worry that I have caused this and for something to happen to me and l not see my son grow up well you know. But anything that anyone is willing to share, I would appreciate it. I really am glad for this forum and friends to share with.

Day four wasn't too bad. I tend to get REALLY hungry around time to get off work. Good thing is that I don't have to do any cooking for my family. They are on their own (just husband and MIL). I come home and usually have some broth (warm stuff seems to satisfy and fill me up), a crystal light and a sf jello. Later on before bedtime (yeah, I'm a night snacker), I will have more jello and a sf popsicle. I find that I need to consume something about everything three hours or so to keep the stomach from growling. Overall, I think I am doing good. Better than I expected actually. It sucks but isn't killing me like I was sure it would. Sandi

Congrats on your upcoming surgery. It'll be here before you know it. Mine is on the 21st so I'll be a couple of days behind you. Be sure to post and let us know how it went and give us an update. Sandi

Good luck to you tomorrow. I hope everything goes well. Please keep us updated on when you get home and how you are doing. Take care of yourself, Tonya