Newbie here - banded on 1/29/04

February 3, 2004

I am a newbie to this forum and also to having a lap-band.

I am looking forward to meeting others with the lap-band and sharing our experiences and losses and support.

My name is Maggie and I'm 28 and live in Oklahoma. My starting BMI is about 44 I think and I started this journey at 263.6 lbs.

I've only been banded a few days but I'm down about 4 pounds I think.

Hi everyone!

gretat · February 3, 2004

Dear Maggie,

Great job, so far! How was your trip to Mexico? How do you feel right now? I have not been banded,yet. I am in the process.

Good luck and keep posting about your experience!

:confused:

Greta

Alexandra · February 3, 2004

Welcome, Maggie, and congratulations! Please visit often and feel free to ask whatever questions you can think of. We're so glad you found us! :confused:

February 3, 2004

I really enjoyed the trip to Mexico. It is so beautiful there and everyone is so nice in Puerto Vallarta. I haven't had too many problems, mostly just bruising and soreness.

I DID run fever for a few hours last night. It got to 102 degrees and I was chilling. It seemed to go away on it's own though and hasn't come back. Any ideas? Should I see a doc or just wait it out and see if it comes back?

Thanks for the great welcome!

February 8, 2004

Congratulations! I am new here myself and I wanted to see how you were feeling....would love to hear the details. I am still doing my research..

February 8, 2004

I feel absolutely wonderful! My bruises are fading and the soreness is barely there and just over the port area.

My husband and I layed a wood laminate floor in our dining room yesterday if that gives you any hint to my condition. I am now down 10.2 lbs. in 10 days and I couldn't be happier with my decision. I have very little pain, I can eat small portions of pretty much whatever I want and the band kicks in and tells me when to stop by making me feel full and the weight is falling off.

Basically, the band acts as my food traffic cop. I eat, I get full, I lose weight because it's a lot less food than I used to eat. It's like having that ability to get full quickly that we all wish we had all along so we wouldn't be where we are today.

Thank God for medical advances. I think I might just have a life again.

sassaay · February 8, 2004

Wow Maggie! I am impressed. You are doing so well and seem to have much energy. Laying floors, I don't think I could have done that pre-surgery, but at 10 days out... you are my hero. I was banded on Tuesday 2/3 and although I feel better each day, I still don't feel like doing much of anything. I try to walk as much as possible, but other than that, I am resting.

Keep us up to date on your progress. I sure hope I feel as good as you on my 10th day.

Take Care,

February 9, 2004

Sassaay,

We are very close in weight, within a couple of pounds, and we're very close in banding date. I'd really like to become friends and keep each other updated with progresses, milestone cheering, etc. How does that sound?

My email is maggie@dealhunting.com.

I was still feeling pretty puny around day four-six so don't get discouraged. I really only started feeling good in the last couple of days.

Maggie

sassaay · February 9, 2004

Hi Maggie,

Thanks for letting me know that there is still hope! I would like to stay in touch with progress as we go through this journey. I will email you offline now.

Take Care,