New Here

BridgetM. · June 9, 2006

Hi all, I was banded on may 25, 2006 and Im new here. Just looking around seeing what there is. A bit frustrated at this moment. Thanks!

Bridget

coyotegirl · June 9, 2006

:welcome: :welcome2: :welcomeB: :welcomeB: :welcome2: :welcome2:

Welcome to LBT Bridget! Don't be frustrated you are doing great! :clap2: :clap2:

BridgetM. · June 10, 2006

Hi and thanks!

AndreaE · June 15, 2006

Hi. i was banded on the same day in NJ. lost 15 pounds, but have had to take prednisone for almost 3 weeks and the weight loss seems to have stopped. the doctor says it will start as soon as i go off the steroids. I KNOW what you mean about frustrated!! so what has you so frustrated??

Elisabethsew · June 15, 2006

Welcome! You're already frustrated? Why?

BridgetM. · June 15, 2006

Hi Elizabeth,

Frustrated cause I have gained weight since surgery, lost it, gained it, lost it. Im down 3 lbs since surgery and I see people who have lost 20 in a month:phanvan

Now thats frustrating! My first doc appt is June 30th.

Thanks for replying! Bridget

BridgetM. · June 15, 2006

Hi. i was banded on the same day in NJ. lost 15 pounds, but have had to take prednisone for almost 3 weeks and the weight loss seems to have stopped. the doctor says it will start as soon as i go off the steroids. I KNOW what you mean about frustrated!! so what has you so frustrated??

Hi Andrea, see below lol I keep losing and gaining and have only lost 3 since surgery and I have been following the bandster rules to a T. UGH!

Bridget