So how has lapbanding effected everyone mentally?

I know know I am excited and I want this done but I also scared. I hope everyone had a better emotional state along with their weight loss.Its important for us beginners to hear from alll that has had this before...let me know ...My apt is in Feb on monday the 19th at 9:00 (Chilton ) in Pompton Plains. talk soon all

Hello Elaine: I didnt have lapband, but I did have the bypass. I had my surgery on December 15, 2006. It will be exactly a month on Monday. Every since I had the surgery, I have been in a very emotional state. I know its in part to the fact that I cannot eat like I used to...I know that its in part to just regular life stresses...I know that its also due to the fact that I dont feel normal anymore. I feel like my life is consumed my wls daily. Gotta make sure I take my vitamins...make sure I am getting in enough protien....make sure that I am getting in enough water.....make sure I get enough sleep....day after day after day. Its a lot to do and alot to think about and I dont know if it ever gets easier. I am doing well today though. Today is a good day. This is a rollercoaster ride for sure. I hope this helps. Grace & Peace Treena PS. By the way, I had a therapist before I got the surgery and continue to go to her because it is definately needed post-op.

Nothing to be scarred about. The preop testing is worse then the actually surgery. Its a pain in the butt (stomach) having surgery and being in a hospital. However, when all is said and done- I have had dental work that caused me more pain and problems then this did. I was up and about the afternoon of my surgery- left the next day and drove about 60 miles the following day (home) Read my profile and others. I hope that everyone had as easy experience as mine. I am out 8 weeks yesterday and down 61 pounds......