Evan Malik

Hi again! Back now from my surgery, and finally able to get a moment. So far I am doing better than I thought I would. I'm usually a big pain sissy, but I've been happy so far with how not "worst case senario" I am. My wife and kids are impressed as well. I'm quite happy with the whole procedure (which I had done in Las Vegas with Dr. Atkinson and Desert Springs Hospital). I've never had any kind of surgury before so going in on the cart and looking up at the lights was being on a TV hospital show.kinda weird. I was out and walking only a few hours after that, and have been doing a lot of house pacing as my body allows. I've also started doing laps up and down the cul-de-sac we live in with other family members. I've had the surgery, but we've all commited to get healthier from this point on. I've just never noticed how many ads on TV are food related, and just how big food is everyday. My family feels guilty for eating around me, to which I raise my chicken broth and tell them to enjoy. According to the scale I've already lost weight, but I'm sure it's just Water weight, and as soon as I can be back on a semi-normal hydration schedule. Thanks again to all, and I hope to continue to share my journey with you all.

Thanks NWgirl...Getting lap pillow now and putting it in the car! I will TRY to sleep, but I think as soon as I do, it'll be time to wake up. Man they do these early!

Hi all! As I write this I'm about 10 hours away from my surgery. After being overweight for most of my adult life, dealing with acid reflux, sleep apnea, and all the other things I decided to get the band. Had a lot of trouble with insurance which delayed my over 6 months, but the time is finally here! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I just found this board today, and am enjoying the stories, and hope to share my own success story, and chatting with you all! I'll be back tomorrow! Evan