Happy New Bander!

[miminms 0]

Hello Everyone!

I live in Jackson, Mississippi and just had a Lap Band put in two weeks ago. At that time, I had never talked to anyone who had the Lap band..I only knew a few gastric bypass patients. I found that my experiences were very different and I was so happy at my one week check up to meet not one, but two wonderful ladies who had the Lap Band. I was thrilled to have someone to talk to. One lady (friend now!) told me about this site and I am eager to learn about the experiences of others.

I also had my gallbladder removed and a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time my band was put in. I have been doing great. I can now have foods the consistency of a soft scrambled egg, etc. I could never describe how "unbelievably yummy" that first egg was after three weeks of "liquids"!! Life is good again! ha!

I look forward to many conversations and learning things that will help me and hopefully I'll have something to contribute to others as well!

Sincerely,

miminms

[beena 0]

CONGRATULATIONS I am not yet banded but IM looking forward to meeting people who are and am hopeful that the journeys of others will help me make a decision. Keep me posted on your success (go to Beena, in the Journal section for my story) all the best.

[miminms 0]

Thank you. I know you will make the right decision for you. I know first hand it is something to think long and hard about and for me it was a lot of prayers too. I just knew that I needed help and I've tried it ALL! When I made up my mind, I felt that I had hope for the future for the first time in many years. God bless you! Hang in there let me hear from you also.

[beena 0]

Thank you for the encouragement If i can ask how much do you need to loose and how have you gone so far?

[justwant2lose 0]

I was so glad to read your post. I am planning to get the surgery in August. I love this site. I have been poring over it since I found it.

I am now more convinced than ever that this is the right procedure

for me. I live close to Jackson, MS. Who did your surgery?

[longtimecomin 0]

Congrats, miminms on getting banded. I am new to the site and thrilled to hear from so many who are already banded. Also those who aren't and have the same questions and apprehensions I have. My surgery is scheduled for next Thursday morning (7/12). Scheduled for 7:30 a.m. and they tell me I should be released by 11:00 a.m. I was very blessed to not have to go through the diet process but like most of you, I was able to list at least a dozen diets I've been on (and off) since I was 10 years old. Look forward to checking into the postings here and chatting with you. I'm in Charlotte and have Dr. Gersin at Carolinas Medical Center. I had to see a sleep doc, have an endoscopy(sp?) and it seemed forever but the blessing is in reality it's only been since March. I have BCBS and they are very supportive of this type of treatment. I'll be back at work on Monday.

YIPPEE!

[allwright 0]

Welcome to the site and congrats on your band. Come and chat sometime and join in!

[longtimecomin 0]

Thanks, allwright. I'm thrilled with all the support info and stuff I've already read and look forward to visiting lapbandtalk alot!

[beena 0]

No mate not yet banded but hopeful just getting losts of information first then I will make a decision. From Australia.

[miminms 0]

Hi Beena,

I have the same amount to loose as you said you do. About 150 lbs. ...My BM was 48%.. With the two weeks pre-surgery "liquid diet", I have lost a total of 26 lbs. I'm thrilled with that and so are both of my Dr's. I'm really doing great. It has been 2 1/2 weeks now. I have no pain whatsoever and I have had no complications. I hope you don't mind me keeping you in my prayers. I know that has helped me through and I know what a huge decision this is. I have to go to my nephews wedding tomorrow in Nashville, so I won't be posting this weekend. I'll catch up first of next week. You take care and hang in there. You are never alone in this journey!

[miminms 0]

Justwant2lose--August 1st. How exciting! You will be so happy you did it! I am! I live in Brandon, Ms...Just out of Jackson. I had my surgery on 6-19-07 at River Oaks Hosp. Dr. David Carroll did my surgery and I LOVE him! (as a Dr. of course..ha!) He is very careful and protective of his patients. I look forward to hearing about your success! Good luck!

[miminms 0]

Congrats to you also longtimecomin!! Wow....It won't be long now. I remember so well, how exciting the count-down was. I just wanted to be on the other side and starting a new count. Now I'm there and doing great. I feel like a whole new world has opened up to me. I know that what I have done is a tool to help me, but that is exactly what I needed. Help and hope for the future! Now I feel like I can do anything. This is something I've been dealing with for way too many years. Good luck, God bless and I wish you the very best. I'll be watching for your posts.