Newly banded, New Member

[Julie_Dizz 2]

Hello Group!

My name is Julie and I live in upstate NY. I was banded on 5-19-04 and all is going well. I think my worst post-operative "complication" is my anxiety at wanting to do this right and not causing any harm to my pouch. Even that is getting much better with time! I have lost 24lbs since surgery, and 26 lbs pre-op. I have been FORCED to buy new clothes (oh darn!) because I'm looking like a frumpy, baggy ole woman!

Other than being a bandster, I am a musician, a public speaker, and a lover of arts and crafts. I'm 42 and am happily married to God's precious gift to me - Jeff. We celebrated our 10 year anniversary this year. I have four nieces, a nephew and a poodle. lol

I look forward to getting to know you all as we work together on this exciting adventure!

Hugs to you all,

Julie

5-19-04

Dr. Weiss, Cooperstown, NY

296/246/"normal" clothes

[La_madam 20]

Hi Julie and Welcome!

You're going to love this place!

Congrats on your band and your wieght loss

[donali 57]

Hi Julie -

Congrats on your success, and welcome!

[Penni60 45]

HI Julie: We weighed the same pre-op. I have lost 39.5 lbs and 23 inches thus far. I was banded on April 6, 2004. You are doing really well. Good for you. Keep up the good work.

[Alexandra 55]

Hi Julie,

Welcome! I'm a big fan of upstate NY after going to school in the Finger Lakes region.

Congratulations on your great progress, and I hope you'll stick around.

[hagerteresa 3]

Congratulations Julie! Welcome and Keep up the good work, Teresa