MissVicky

No problem at all. The REALIZE band is rather new and I haven't met many people yet that have it, so I was just curious.

Hi Lory! I used to live in Michigan... so not far from Illinois at all. You're doing great on your weight loss, so far. Congratulations, and keep up the good work! I'm kind of anxious to find out what restriction really feels like. I know not to expect it yet... but hopefully soon! Which band do you have? I have the REALIZE band. Hope to hear more from you!

Thank you Saleel for the tip on drinking slowly while at the docs office. Tomorrow is the day! I'm kind of excited, but nervous too! Glad to hear all is going well with you.

Hi ~ I've only been banded a little over 5 weeks, so don't have alot to offer other than........... I drink right up until the time I eat (my surgeon allows this), at which point I place my glass out of reach from myself. If the waitress did not respect my "no thank you" when she offered more, I would politely ask her to please remove the glass from the table, as I am on a restricted diet that does not allow fluids with/after my meal. Remember, you are the customer... and more importantly.... YOU are in control of your destiny. Have a great day!

Hi all, Do you attend support groups? I was banded on 9/15/08, and usually end up going to Providence, RI (I live in Milford, MA) to attend support groups because I don't know where any are in Metrowest Boston. Where do you all go?

LOL! Just a day trip away, Saleel! Congratulations on your success so far! I'll admit I had to look up the conversion of kg to lbs. 25kg = 55 lbs! Awesome job!

Thanks, Tova! I do agree with you about support groups being vital to success. Right now I go to 2 different meetings at Rhode Island hospitals. One at the Miriam and the other at Roger Williams. It's easier for me to get into Providence, than Boston. Thank you for responding.

Hi All... Guess I should've introduced myself before I posted that last post, right? I had my REALIZE band placed on 9/15/08. My first fill is scheduled for 10/28...ugh, 2 more weeks! I'm really starting to get hungrier now. I had lost 17 lbs on the pre-op diet and have lost 13 lbs since surgery. However, I have lost and gained the same 3 lbs for over a week now. Very disappointing. I was feeling so great losing 13 lbs in like 2 weeks! I know... "results not typical"... so, I will just keep following the rules and hope for continued success.

I'm so sorry to hear about your blood clot! I had one about 3 years ago after bunion surgery. How's everything going healthwise (excluding WLS) since that time? Did you have to go on blood thinners?

Hi all, I am about 2-1/2 weeks pre-op, god willing and insurance is approved! I've been contemplating WLS for a couple of years, but finally got serious about it early this year. I met with my surgeon, Dr. Harry Sax - Providence, RI, on 5/25/08 and finally completed all of my tests in late July. Met with him again on 8/15 and we decided that lap band was the safest option for me. I had a DVT w/PE about 3 yrs ago, and after determining that I do not have a blood clotting disorder he felt that lap band would still be the safest surgery for me. It still doesn't seem "real" while I am waiting for approval. It's been a full week now since the office sent in my paperwork to the ins company. I'm getting anxious to hear that it's all a go!! If so, I am scheduled to have surgery on 9/15. It's nice to be a part of such an informative group of people! Have a great day! Vicky

Hi - I've kinda been lurking on this site for awhile now. Just beginning the process. I'm going to a Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at the Brigham on Tues 4/22.

Hello all, Just thought I'd make this my first stop and my first post. I am 51 and living in Blackstone, MA. We moved here from Michigan almost 2 yrs ago. I am in the very beginning stage of exploring this option to once and for all making some permanent changes. I will be going to an informational seminar at Brigham & Women's hospital next week Tues 1/22. Vicky