Question about AR Dr's...

I decided to attend Welborn's seminar (March 6) as well, just to compare. I am just so anxious to get started... I don't know if its my overactive imagination, but it seems that when I eat now, I get full really fast.?? Am I imagining what it will be like? I mean I ate a half of a yoplait and was like, ugh... Its weird, but if I lose a few before the surgery- I'm that much closer to the new me, whoever she is. So for the folks that have had Lap... what does it feel like? is it weird? can you feel the fill thingie? What was your recovery time as I will be having this (hopefully) before school lets out... would attending classes be too taxing? I have so many questions... thanks Susan

Hi Susan, I haven't had my lapband yet. My date is March 29th with Dr. Wellborn. BUT I specifically asked about returning to classes and they told me that there was no reason that I couldn't attend. The only thing they said I couldn't do was to lift over 15 lbs. for the first 6 weeks. SO my surgery will be on Thursday during spring break and I will return to full time classes the following Monday morning. I hope this helps. Vicky

I went to DR Wellborn, and had my surgery on jan 5th 07...I must say, tho, that his diet, and aftercare is MUCH different than most doctors. I was on a yahoo group for lap band and basicly got yelled at and critized for what I could eat and how soon..I have had my first fill, and it didnt hurt, he uses lidocaine, and makes you sit up and drink some water and adjusts it..I was a bit uneasy so just kinda said oh yeah I can feel it..I was scared to drink too fast or too much.. i go for my next fill next week, and will be more at ease..I want it now to be tighter.>I am eating way too much..ahhh...the only time I can feel my port is when I sit for too long slumped, or when I try to tie my shoes...not pain but I know it is there..sometimes I just forget about it, and thats when you get in trouble..from eating too much too quickly..geri