shirleyann 0 Posted May 25, 2006 Hello all I am shirley. i just had my surgery 4/24/06 and so far everything has gone ok. I did have an episode with not chewing my food to its consistancy. The only thing I would like to advise anyone who is considering having this surgery done Just to do it..but expect the day of the surgurey to be hell when u wake up from the operation..U are gonna ask your self " what in gods name did I do?" But a few days later u will be ontop of the world. (hopefully your experience will go as good as mine has.) If anyone has any ?'s please feel free to contact me...Also u must make a serious commintment to yourself about exercising..I started this whole diet at 265lbs ina size 22-24 i am proportioned very well but its been 1 month exactly and i have lost 37 lbs & am in a 20 .. i eat 5-6 2 once meals a day mostly of Protein ...i walk 2.5 miles everyday for 3 weeks i also quit smoking..(hey I an't put the weight on right...lol) and i go to the gym starting yesterday and do the weight & crunches...and tan too..lol. well i look forward to chatting with ya! oh and i am noT :hungry: at all TTYL shirley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LindaV 0 Posted May 25, 2006 Hi Shirley, Welcome to LBT! Where are you from? I was banded 3 weeks ago in Boise, Idaho. I also had a very positive experience and am thrilled with the results so far. I am determined to work with my band and get this weight off for good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sassydee 0 Posted May 29, 2006 :help: I am going to meet the surgeron on Saturday June 3rd. I am afraid, after reading post about slippage and erosion, I am just not sure . Are problems comon? Oh, The surgeron is in connecticut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertDiva 0 Posted May 29, 2006 Congratulations on becoming a May Bandster!!! Sounds like you are doing really well. Welcome to LBT. Robin in AZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatha_g 4 Posted May 29, 2006 Welcome Shirley. Glad to hear you had a great experience and are doing so well! Keep up the good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawg 0 Posted May 29, 2006 :help: I am going to meet the surgeron on Saturday June 3rd. I am afraid, after reading post about slippage and erosion, I am just not sure . Are problems comon? Oh, The surgeron is in connecticut. Pretty much all surgeries have a chance of going wrong. This one is no different. The risks are minimal and the chances of serious complications are relatively low. In the statistics I run the current average for erosion is about 8 out of every 100. 2% have encountered slips. The fact is that my statistics don't paint a fair picture. If everyone on LBT had logged their stats, chances are the number would have dwindled to a very very small level. Take heart, this isn't a risky surgery. Follow the rules, and you should do just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sassydee 0 Posted May 30, 2006 As the days near, I am going nuts... You are right I wll do just fine... I will keep all posted. Saturday will be here very soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvharleys 15 Posted May 30, 2006 Welcome to LBT! Glad to have you aboard!:biggrin1: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
