So glad to have found this site!

[wifeynana1947 0]

Hi! This is my first post on this or any lap band site......I am so excited to have found it.......I had lap-band surgery l0/4/06 in Houston by Dr. Thomas of Nacogdoches, Tx. I live in Nacogdoches so I only had to go out of town for the surgery, not for the office visits/fills. I think that I have finally gotten the amount of "fill" correct and hopefully will lose weight at a faster pace. I have 50 lbs. to go!!! I know, these will be the hardest pounds of all to lose... I have been married for over 32 yrs. We have a daughter that is 28 yrs. old and working on "getting her life together"! And, we are raising our 6 yr. grandson who has ADHD and a couple of learning differences. He is the reason for me having the lap-band surgery............I want to be around to see him graduate from college..........he is absolutely the light of my life. I would like to hear from anyone that lives close to Nacogdoches or that had surgery by Dr. Thomas. (He is the best!) I really needed to talk to someone that understands what all you go thru with this surgery. Also, if I can help by answering any questions, please say so. wifeynana1947

[niecyrenee 2]

Welcome to LBT wifeynana1947! It's nice to have you join us. Sounds like you are doing great with your weightlose. Congrats! You appear to be a very loving person and your daughter and grandson are very lucky to have you. Good luck with those last 50 lbs!

[wifeynana1947 0]

Denise

Thank you so very much for your warm welcome! Talk about someone doing well with their weight loss, but you are doing amazing well!!!! Congratulations!!!! I had to return to my doctor today and have some saline removed from my fill. I couldn't keep anything down........not even water........he told me that I was getting close to the right amount of saline in my lap band.......Not a pleasant experience....but, I am sure that I will do better, at least be able to keep food down, now. I can always get a "fill" later if I need one. I wouldn't wish a "too tight" lap band on anyone.....avoid at all costs! Thanks again for making me feel a part of this group. wifeynana1947