Newbie just wanted to say HI!!!!

amandawv · April 18, 2007

HI - My nameis AMANDA I am being banded on May 14th at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY My Dr is Tompkins.

I'am very nervous but also very excited i really think having support of others that know what your going thru will be awesome. Most people around me my friend, my mom,my aunt have all had gastric by-pass and it is different than banding. I don't know alot of people that has had banding done and I am glad that i will be able to have support from people that has experienced the ups and downs first hand.

Thanks

juliegeraci · April 18, 2007

Hi Amanda, I have been banded for 10 months and love it. I've gone down 2 sizes on the bottom and 3 on the top. I'm down 52 lbs so far. I am considered an average loser at 1 lb per week. Just know the band is a tool, it is not a miracle cure. You still need to eat right, exercise and drink your Water. Best of luck to you. Julie

Boo Boo Kitty · April 18, 2007

Hi Amanda Welcome and good luck to you sweetie!

My mom had the bypass as well, and it took a bit for her to understand the differences. She gets it now, good luck and I am looking forward to getting to know you!