I'm a newbie from MO

lsgenie · February 7, 2007

Hello, everyone. My name is Gene and I am currently waiting for my surgery date. I'm with Dr. Malley in KS and my surgery will be at Menorah Medical Center. I'm a 51 year old grandma currently weighing 371 and wanting to get down to 175. My grandchildren are 18 months and 3 months old and I want to be able to do things with them like take them to the park and to the pool - all the things that I can't do now because I'm an elephant! Thanks to TracyinKS for sending me over here so I can chat with fellow bandsters about our life-changing event!

Gene:)

5jacks · February 7, 2007

Welcome to LBT....I'm totally addicted to this website! I live about 50 miles south of K.C. (Archie) and Dr. Malley did my surgery on January 18th at Menorah! If you have any questions just ask away.....sometimes it takes a while but you can always get an answer from someone.

juliegeraci · February 7, 2007

Hi Gene, welcome to lapband talk forum. I hear you when you say elephant. My top weight was 320 and I'm down to 239.5 today. I have lost just a little bit over 40 lbs since being banded. I lost a ton more prior to surgery. I look a lot better in a bathing suit already but one of my goals is to really look good in one. Congrats to you. Keep the faith. Lapband is wonderful.

Ambrosia · February 7, 2007

Welcome, Gene

I'm with Dr. Malley also. Getting banded next Thursday. This board is a great resource. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

Sharon

TracyinKS · February 7, 2007

GLAD TO SEE YOU OVER HERE GENE!!!!!

Read, Read, Read..... this place is great! I especially like the post op checklist of things to have prior to surgery... LIKE GAS-X melt on your tongue strips.. it is posted on my fridge and I've been checking things off as I get them.

OH... and since you are also waiting on a date for Menorah.. we MIGHT JUST BE BAND SISTERS! I am also waiting for Nikki to call me TOMORROW with my date. Darlene told me that she does all her scheduling on Thursdays.......... Cross your fingers that we find out.. I will be posting AS SOON as I get the call!