Good Morning!

[Mamasahn 0]

My name is Augusta. I am 38 years old, happily married for nearly 19 years, a proud mother of a 17 year old boy and a 15 year old girl and I just got banded almost 2 weeks ago.

For me it was an easy choice to make. I asked my pcp if there was anything new on the market as far as weight control goes and he told me about the lap band. (I'm a worrier of the worst kind so I don't listen to the news, if you're wondering how I didn't hear of it before now) So, I did the research. By the end of the week I went to a seminar, in another week I was having a consultation with a surgeon, in another week I began my 3 month pre-approval path for my insurance and on August 28th I was banded.

I was terrified. Being a worrier, I required valium to get me in the door and cried until the moment I was put to sleep. I had the best surgical nurse ever. She held my hand and whispered in my ear how everything was going to be fine. It was to her voice and my prayers that I went to sleep. Bravo to the Norhtwest Weightloss Surgery team. My doctor, Dr. Montgomery, took very good care of me and I came out just fine.

I felt pretty crappy the next morning and for a few days after. I had my gall bladder out almost 16 years ago and there was some scar tissue to deal with causing a bit of pain for me, but now 1 week and 6 days later, I'm feeling pretty good. Still a bit sore, but feeling more human now.

Since August 18th, I have lost 20 pounds. Since my banding, I have lost an even 10. 10 pounds in 13 days.....I keep asking myself if I'm dreaming.

Saying goodbye to the 290s and the 280s in less than 3 weeks is a bit bizzare for me and I can't shake the feeling it's all not real.

I am 273 now and can't wait for the rest to come off. My goal weight is 160.

Anyone out there who needs to talk about anything, please feel free to email me. I look forward to building lasting, banded friendships.

Augusta

[claramae 0]

Congrats Augusta on your weight loss. My name is Clara. I got my band on August 27th. I started my liquid pre-opt diet on the 13 th of August. I have lost 21 pounds since that date. I am amazed!!!

I am 58 years old. I wish this would have been available 10 years ago. But the pounds and the years have creeped up on me and I decided that if I want to see my granddaughters grow up, I better do something.

Good to have you here. This is a fantastic place to meet people that are in the same boat as yourself. Keep us posted.

[DLew 0]

Hi Augusta,

I a considering having this procedure doen soon. I am 5' 3" and weigh 195 pounds. My goal weight will be 135. Currently, I am weighing the pros and cons. I am torn but have an extremely difficult time loosing any amount of weight. I am scared that people will judge me and find me shallow. I will be doing this more for health reasons; I have sleep apnea and bad reflux. My mom is 100 pounds overweight and has multiple health problems and I am just trying to avoid these in my life. I am still doing my research on this, have had my appointment with my nutritionist so it's only a matter of time before they assign my date. I'll keep in touch with any questions I have.