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If she goes through with the surgery, I agree with all of you it will be an eye opening experience. I have learned a LOT from this website and my first meeting is tomorrow evening. I want to know what's going to happen. I want to know what to expect, I understand it's not a quick fix, but if I do it right it can really work. I've watched the surgery online a couple of times. It helps to see how they do it. It also helps a lot to know what to expect afterwards, things to expect after surgery, food issues, how to get enough protein, etc. I think they should always be sure people understand what they're getting into with something like this, if they're looking for a quick fix that's easy, that's not what this is. I do get that....LOL

Hi everyone. I'm Rhonda, live in Columbus. I've been overweight all my adult life. I have not been to my first meeting yet, it's next Tuesday evening at OSU. My doctor highly recommends them. I've been thinking about wanting to do something about my weight the last couple of years, but hings have been a little too crazy here for me. I had to wait until things settled down a bit. Now I can do something for myself that I want to do. :biggrin2: I've been researching online while waiting for my meeting. I'm so glad I found this site. I've learned a lot here and that's a good thing for a procedure like this....going in well informed and prepared. :biggrin2: Looking forward to getting to know everyone here.

Trust me, I do know what you mean about people who just don't understand. I have 2 siblings like that and they are 15 years older than me, but you sure can't tell it. I had a very serious medical procedure done in 2005 and they still can't believe my life is better. What do they think had the surgery for.....DUH ! I heard that from a reliable family member, not directly from them. If I would have heard it directly from them, they might have regretted it : ) I'm sorry you're running into that, people can be such rude idiots sometimes. But.....the important thing is you know you have done the right thing, you know it is going to be awesome what the band can do for you ! I don't think too many of us decide to to this on a whim, without trying other things, without really thinking about it. Just know you have lots of friends and support here and as people see the change in you they just might change too, but don't wait on them !!!! Just be yourself and do this for you. :thumbup:

I'm so sorry your friend was like that with you. I'm sure that hurt. I'm sure some people, for whatever reason, "just don't get it" about a lot of things. I'm at the very beginning of all this. I'm so glad I found this site ! My first meeting is Aug 12 and I can't wait ! I have only told a few people from my church what I'm looking into, but I knew they would be there for me, I knew they would support me. I've been through a lot medically and other ways since 2000 and my church has seen me through it. Please don't let her attitude affect you. You are doing what you know you need to do for yourself. God can heal...yes, but God has also given us doctors who can do these awesome procedures for us ! It makes us healthier and we all know that's good !!!! :biggrin2:

I can truly understand what you're going through ! Please understand one thing.....it is not you ! It truly is your sister. I have two siblings like her....imagine that....there are only 3 of us....I'm on my own now because of crap they have pulled on Mom and I had to get involved to make things ok. I can only imagine the stories they tell about me. I have heard about a few, but I truly don't care. My decision a long time ago was to dis-own them because of what they did to Mom. It's all gossip and they have no idea what they are talking about. They talk to Aunts and Uncles that I have stayed in touch with and have been very upfront and honest with. They know the whole story from me. Don't let her bother you after doing something awesome for yourself like Lap Band ! I don't even know you, but I'm sure you didn't just sit on the couch watching tv and eating bonbons, too lazy to do anything. I don't think that's how any of us got the way we are ! :party: That's my opinion and I am a little hard headed sometimes.....LOL :Banane34: You know we're here for you, please don't let other peple make you feel terrible, I know your Mom appreciates what you do for her, she may not understand Lap Band, consider her age, don't take it personal. I have to do that with my Mom sometimes. I know she loves me ! Have a great rest of the weekend !!!!!!! :huh2:

I am SO excited ! I thought there was going to be a real problem, but I got to talk with one of their nurses a few minutes ago about my legitimate concern. I have several meds I have to take. One is a time release capsule and I take 3 of them in the morning and 4 in the evening. They re not optional meds. Taking my meds will NOT be a problem..........WOOHOO !!!!!! :biggrin:

Thanks for the welcome Brandy ! I'm so glad I found this site. I'm learning a lot of great information :biggrin:

Thanks so much ! It's been so hard waiting for the first meeting. I have one concern that I really need to ask them. I called them last night and left a message, hopefully someone will call me back before the meeting.:biggrin:

I'll be going to OSU. My first meeting is August 12. My GP highly recommends them and I'll go with what he says.

I just joined this site, am learning about lap-band surgery. I go to my first meeting in a few weeks. The information you give is so helpful ! Thank you all so much !!!!

That's great ! I go on the 12th...had to check my calendar....lol....I've done this before with a major surgery I was planning on having. Researching it first helps so much. You can be prepared for anything. I've already been reading on here how fun it is when you're on the liquid diet after surgery....lol...and the soft...lol...I felt for everyone going through it, I'm laughing because I know I'd be complaing too !!

I understand what you mean. I'm an Assistant Teacher, but the same concerns...half hour lunches. I am still in the very beginning of all this, I am trying to learn as much as possible beore my first meeting. There are 2 ladies where I work who have had surgery before, one is doing great ! She seems to do ok at lunch eating a small lunch slowly. She didn't have lap band done.