Any one in NW WA

[Anndallei 0]

It's been six whole hours since my surgery (I came home and slept for about 3 hours...anesthesia hangover.) I'm a little sore and headachy but for the most part feeling pretty darn good! My surgery team was the best...I'm very happy with the whole process! A new chapter in my life begins!!!! Whooppeeee!

Thanks to all of you for the support and information...it came in very handy!

[Duckie 0]

Welcome Back! Glad to hear your'e doing good. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I go in for my first fill today and am a little on the nervous side. Take care and keep your chin up.

[Anndallei 0]

Let us know how the fill goes. I'm interested in hearing what it's like.

Best wishes,

pam

[bayteelee 0]

This morning I called and scheduled my surgery and I am getting banded on Nov 8, horray!! Later that day Tina from the dr's office called and said I was approved from my insurance!! What a great day, as of this morning I was going to have to finance my surgery. Who would of thought my part time job at Home depot would cover this and not my full time insurance. But I'll take where I can get it.

[Anndallei 0]

Wow! That is wonderful news!! Congratulations!

I am on my 4th day post-op. It's amazing how each day you feel a little bit better. I had a couple of pretty sore days but managed to haul my 21 pound greatgranddaughter around on my hip which probably contributed to the soreness.

I am a side sleeper and last night I was able to sleep on my side with no discomfort at all. That was a biggie for me because I hate sleeping on my back.

I'm having some kind of varicose vein problem (have had it for years) but it seemed to get much worse after I had the surgery. It's very, very painful...way more then my surgery discomfort. I'm seeing my PCP today so she can check it out (I worry about it causing blood clots) so want to make sure all is okay.

I love coffee w/cream in the morning but have managed to drink only a couple of ounces before I get sick of it. That's the way it is with the other liquids too...I now have a thermoustat that's says "you've had enough". I don't ever feel particularly hungry even though I eat when I'm supposed to...at this point, I worry a bit about not eating enough!!! Isn't that a lark!!!! And getting enough Water down...that's a real challenge.

Each day is a new day of discovery for me in this wonderful weight loss adventure.

Have an awesome day all!

pam

[old girl 0]

Hi my name is Jodie and I live up by bellingham. This is my first time here. I am getting banded on Feb 23 at the wish center. love to talk to people about what is to come

Hi Jodie My daughters and I live here in Bellingham too. I saw some where here where they meet every 2 Wed of the month at the Mall but I do not know at what time. We would like to go and met and make a support group. How has thing being going since the surgery?

Bev

[shirley rohr 0]

DVSABoss, you go girl!!! you will do great!!

[MerryHearted 20]

Congrats Michelle!! Bet you are so excited now. Nov 8th will be here before you know it.

[twosilly 0]

Hi there,

Just getting my feet wet here, banded 2/10/05... In Edmonds Wa by Dr Billing.

Had a great surgery, great support and am doing fine.

Started this journey at 267,,, and tomorrow will be my 8th month anniversary.

Last friday i weighed in at 197....

lookes like 60 lbs gone and by bye to me !!

they can stay gone forever !

Denise (twosilly)

[Anndallei 0]

Hey Washingtonians! About an update?

How is everybody doing? Many of you recently had surgery, how is it going? I'm still losing fast which is great as I expect it will slow down at some point. actually kinda' have a waistline now!

Have a good one all!

[trule 0]

I moved to Whidbey Isl. awhile back and researched Lapbanding. I went with a very experienced Dr. in TJ (much more than anyone in the US). He was better than any Dr. I every had, cost $8950 for everything (but airfare) and I am heading back soon for my first fill. Good luck with whoever you go with -- the best thing I ever did!

[MerryHearted 20]

I'm 6 weeks out and just got my first fill today, so we'll see if that helps. So far it's not been any different. I'll give it a week or two.

I'm trying to remind myself that the "typical" weight loss curve is that one doesn't lose much during the healing phase and real weight loss starts after a couple fills. That's how it's going for me -- been gaining/losing the same couple pounds for 3 weeks now, where I had envisioned myself dropping 2 lbs a week steadily. Silly me.

But hey, 8 lbs gone since surgery is still 8 lbs gone.

I'm enjoying exercising. Got some Leslie Sansone Walk off the Pounds videos, plus the elliptical trainer when I do make it to the gym. Usually I give up on exercising after a few weeks -- I'm trying to not do that this time. At least that's something in my control, unlike the number on the scale.< /p>

Hope everything is going great for others!!

[ickytazz 0]

my update, i was banded by Dr Watkins on 9.8.05 I have lost 34pounds, 10 before surgery. I feel great, like i had not had surgery. I need a fill bad, last week i must have opened up because i can eat a cow im sure. I keep using my sandwich plate and not a normal plate.

Good luck all, and how are you all doing.

[seajoan 0]

Hi- I am joanne /live in lake forest park/banded by Dr. Rumbaut/am also the coordinator for the seattle bash.

[Maggiemay 0]

Hi. . . I'm Maggie and I live in Kent (actually between Covington and Auburn) I was banded by Dr Arturo Rodriguez in July 2005

Have thought about the bash,.. and have some frustrations about the cost stuff... oh well....