Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Anyone From Johnston, IA?



Recommended Posts

HI former Johstonian? or whatever. I'm in Des Moines going to go to my first lap-band meeting on March 30th. I'm so excited to start this whole process. Excited but scared! :help: Hope all is well with you, have read a few of your posts.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good luck on your future banding! It's a great thing!!!!! Please keep us updated, it's kinda fun to watch how things work from beginning to end wiht another.

BTW, is it cold there? I have my A/C on here, 90s today.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks! I'm looking forward to more banding information and then hopefully getting it done!!

Cold? 58 here today. That's a heat wave to me!!

I've been to AZ a few times in March to watch the Cubbies play:biggrin1: , Nice Weather!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am originally from Johnston however, I live in Arizona now.

I would love to meet up with those from my home town.

Anyone?

Hi!! I live in Bettendorf (Quad-Cities). Where is Johnston??

I USED to live in Phoenix and Prescott Valley! Sure do miss the beautiful weather in the Fall and Winter.... The Spring and Summer... not so much! Hahahaha

:clap2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi!! I live in Bettendorf (Quad-Cities). Where is Johnston??

I USED to live in Phoenix and Prescott Valley! Sure do miss the beautiful weather in the Fall and Winter.... The Spring and Summer... not so much! Hahahaha

:clap2:

Johnston is right next to Des Moines. It's where Camp Dodge is.

Yeah, the summers can be a little warm at time! LOL

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So glad to see some people from Iowa. Syrah, who did your band from Grinnell? I live near there-they have done by-pass for a long time, but just recently began banding.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey there all!! I'm from Des Moines...banded by Dr. Smolik. I would love to get together with other WLS people. Unfortunately, I have class during the Support group meetings, so I haven't been able to meet others.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×