Rolltide

Wow! This is such an amazing site. There is such a treasure trove of valuable information put forth by the members. I look forward to losing (weight) and learning with my online support team. I weighed 397 lbs (6ft. tall) pre-surgery. I have yet to weigh, although I get my staples removed today and will likely have to step on the scale. Not sure of total loss but I feel great and my surgeon (Dr. Lee Schmitt) and his team at St. Vincent's were phenomenal. Thank you Veronica Patterson for inspiring me to adopt this healthy lifestyle alternative. If any newbies have any questions, please feel free to drop me a line. I am sure that I will be soliciting you lap band vets for support, recipes and eating tips. Good luck all and may God Bless!

I was banded 8/4/08. No real problems other than I think I overdid on Saturday. I walked 2 miles and then went to Wal Mart without eating or drinking anything. A little to much bending and my primary incision wound was very mad at me for the rest of the day and all day Sunday too. I get my staples removed today and hope to be at work by tomorrow (not all that enthused about it though). Have a great day.