A New Beginning! =)

[SorryNameTaken 85]

Hi Everyone! I am Alisa. I am 23-years-old and I live in Virginia. I have had a bit of a bumpy road since I had my LapBand in 2008 and I decided to join here to share experiences and give as well as receive support from other banders! I know that a lot of the bumps in the road were caused by my own doings, and I am ready to get back on track, so I figured this would be a great place to start! See you around!

[JillianRN 0]

Hi Everyone! I am Alisa. I am 23-years-old and I live in Virginia. I have had a bit of a bumpy road since I had my LapBand in 2008 and I decided to join here to share experiences and give as well as receive support from other banders! I know that a lot of the bumps in the road were caused by my own doings, and I am ready to get back on track, so I figured this would be a great place to start! See you around!

Just get back on the wagon and gain the support that you need on this site. I am currently awaiting to hear from my insurance so that I can begin this Band journey..I will be praying for your strength.

[logdj 0]

Hi, I'm new to all this, and just looking to learn from those who have been there. What kinds of problems did you have, and what would you have done differently?

Thanks!!

[SorryNameTaken 85]

Just get back on the wagon and gain the support that you need on this site. I am currently awaiting to hear from my insurance so that I can begin this Band journey..I will be praying for your strength.

Thank you for your prayers! I finally got my fill, and so far it has been going great, so I think I am really going to do it this time around. I will keep you in my thoughts and hope that you hear back from your insurance soon! Good luck!!

[SorryNameTaken 85]

Hi, I'm new to all this, and just looking to learn from those who have been there. What kinds of problems did you have, and what would you have done differently?

Thanks!!

I had a lot of problems with getting stuck in the beginning no matter how well I chewed, and it was driving me up a wall. When I saw my doctor he was insistent that I was eating too much, when all I really needed was a slight unfill. I felt really embarrassed after that appointment with him, so I went for my fluoro and had myself unfilled a bit and I never went back I was so upset.

I would have definitely NEVER quit seeing him or I would have at least transfered my care to another doctor so I wouldn't have gotten off track. When I was that embarrassed, I gave up on myself and on the weight loss, which did no good. I am back on track now though, so better late than never, but had I swallowed my pride I'd be a lot farther today!

[logdj 0]

I'm glad you're back on track. Thanks for the advice, and good luck. :-)