Hello everyone!

Ardeth · July 28, 2006

I just came across this forum -- it looks like an excellent place to meet other bandsters and share information.

I'm 42 years old and after a lifetime of fighting with my weight (yes, I was the poster child for almost every diet that went around) I finally decided that weight loss surgery was the route for me to take. After investigating, I picked the lapband as the best option for me. I went to my first consultation weighing in at my all time high of 352.

A month before surgery I started to cut back some and two weeks before went into a pre-op diet to shrink my liver size. I was banded on July 14, and am currently enjoying the full Fluid phase. Let me tell you, after a couple weeks pre-op diet and then a week of clear fluids, Tomato Soup tasted like heaven.

I'm really excited about my weight loss so far (down 35 pounds) and looking forward to continuing on my journey.

beachgirl · July 28, 2006

Welcome,

And yes, this is in mho the best place in the world for friends, support and info. I have made so many friends on here and just love it. I check in here each day before I ever think about checking my email. LOL

Congrats on the weight loss, you were banded 4 days after me. I only had to do liquids one week, mushies one week, week 3, fish and veggies and Monday thank the lord, chicken, yes. We didn't have to do preop diet either from which I'm thankful. I can tell though with each passing day that I'll be ready for my fill in 2 weeks. I have great restriction in the mornings and through lunch but by nighttime it's mostly gone.

Good luck on your journey and we are pleased to have you.

mousecrazy · July 28, 2006

Congratulations!

You are getting through the hardest part, and doing well it sounds like!

Keep posting here, and reading everything...I have learned so much from the people here, no doubt helping me make it through the first year.

Keep a big picture view and enjoy the ride!

Cindy

Have you tried that Campbell's Soup at Hand Blended Vegetable Medley soup? MMmmmmm!

hippmom · July 28, 2006

hey adeth

we were banded on same day sounds like your doing great in all i'm only down 20# that includes 8# from the pre band date. i go for ck up visit on monday

i don't feel real restriction but am not very hungry!!