My second chance
I'm 3wks post op but i can tell you i FEEL better, no more stuck feeling! That was my biggest problem with the band, no matter what i ate, how much i chewed, i always felt like i was having a heart attack!
I will say the DS is a LOT to take on so if you ha vent already read, read, read. Its a whole life style. BUT it does work!
Good luck to you! I wish you the best and a fast and uneventful recovery. Please check in as often as you can. We love to watch people shrink!
~Jennifer
Revision to DS 11/9/11 LapBand 12/2006
SW 321/ CW 248/ GW 185 SW 330/ HW 348/ LW 300
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The stuck feeling was my biggest problem. Especially when every day I wouldn't be able to eat anything until the afternoon, when I'd be starving. At that point I was just so hungry I'd stick with something I knew I could get down easily. Usually the worst things I could have been eating of course.
~Jennifer
Revision to DS 11/9/11 LapBand 12/2006
SW 321/ CW 248/ GW 185 SW 330/ HW 348/ LW 300
Join me here: http://weightlosssurgery.proboards.com
Your story really resonates with me. I got the band in 2008 I had a BMI of 50. It was a soul destroying journey of shame and regret. I have made the decision after alot of research to have a revision to a DS. My BMI today is 60.
I think the band may be a good choice for some perhaps but for the majority of people it is not workable, and it comes with alot of issues.
I am sure you will see from being on the forum that you are not alone and that there is hope for a good experience with a surgery that really works.
I wish you well with your DS journey.
Right now I am in this weird thing where I'm not getting my hopes up that I'll get surgery and start losing like I never have before. I'm not sure if it's bad for me to have that kinda mindset or if it's normal.
Yes, its normal to think it wont work. Ive lost 21lbs in 2wks and i still think its going to stop working. Thats human nature, we worry:)
And you being so young, you are going to knock it outta the park!!! You are truly amazing to make such a decision at your age, so smart!
~Jennifer
Revision to DS 11/9/11 LapBand 12/2006
SW 321/ CW 248/ GW 185 SW 330/ HW 348/ LW 300
Join me here: http://weightlosssurgery.proboards.com
Thank you! Everyone loses at a different rate.... I had my mindset that this has to work as this is my last shot!! There have been rough days... and I still have another 59 pounds to go... but I am almost halfway there and I am excited about the possibilites...
I wish you the best of luck on your journey... try not compare yourself to others... but have faith in this great tool... It does work! I know how hard it can be with the crapband... but have faith in the process and your will see rewards!! Best of luck!
Original LapBand Surgery - 07/26/06- DS Surgery - 08/16/2011
HW/LW/SW/CW/GW
289/195/277.5/242.5/170
