nan.utah

Hi all, I'd like to say hi and express my joy and gratitude for this group. I'll be banded on the 19th and I think I will need some support. I am an introverted person and it's hard for me to ask for help but I think I will need friends who understands, need to share feelings and thoughts. Now I am pondering if I will tell people about the surgery or not. I would like to keep this private, but I don't want to tell a lie when people ask me how I am losing weight. I thought about saying something like..."less food and more exercise",... which is true, but I would like to hear from you, your experiences and thoughts about this. Thanks nan.utah

Hi JeepGal, I'm banded!!!!! Everything was great - no problems, only a little pain on my left shoulder for some days. I'm on full liquid diet now. I'll contact you soon to walk with you again.

Hi JeepGal, Thanks for inviting me to walk. I loved it. It's so much more fun when we have a work out buddy! Thanks for the support regarding lap band. I feel more confident now and less scared about my surgery next week. I hope I can have a quick recovery so we can have more walkings. nan

Hi JeepGal, I am thinking about walking outside at least 3 times a week, like... Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I also plan to go to the gym, swimming, and trying new things. How often do you walk on the track? Are you walking this Friday? My surgery is next week! I am very commited to make changes in my life style. To change quantity for quality. Nan

Hi JeepGal, I also prefer to walk in the morning. How do I get to the track?

Hi Jeepgal and Moo, I'd love to have gym buddies! I've never been to the Provo High track - would like to try it. I have 24h fitness membership, and... I confess... sometimes I go there just for the pool, jacuzzi and sauna.... without burning many calories:-) But I like walking and plan starting tennis classes. I am trying to find places in Utah for fills. I know there's a place in Salt Lake called Fill Center USA. It seems they charge $349 first fill and $165 thereafter. Is it the average range of price? Dr Kuri provides free fills for life but he's in Tijuana.

Thanks for replying. I really appreciate having the chance to talk about it with people who also made the same decision about lap band. I live in Provo and I will have my surgery in Tijuana, Mexico, on the 19th, with Dr Kuri. I am both excited and scared about the surgery.