Charlottesville Area Lap Band Support Groups

[RiahRiah 0]

thanks, i have been trying to take everything on here with a grain of salt. I had my pre-op appointment yesterday and Dr. Trahan put me at ease. I am amazed at how nice and helpful everyone is. I am so glad that I found Dr. Trahan because she has been amazing so far with my questions and has made me so comfortable. and Lillian has been extremely helpful as well :-) thanks for the advice

Congratulations! I know that this has been a hard decision. It was for me but I was more than ready. You are in good hands. I have been nothing but pleased with both Trahans and Martha Jefferson. As soon as surgery is over, get up and walk as much as you can. I did stay the night but was released by 10 the next day. Don't be scared to drink broths and Water. I was scared I was going to throw up. But, if you have any problems, make sure to let the nurses and Dr. Trahan know ASAP. Follow-up appointments are short. The hardest part of the surgery is that time you are transitioning to solid food. Hang in there. It is over before you bat an eye! I've been to one support group meeting and wasn't really impressed. I'm not really sure what I was expecting though. We sat around and talked about the psychological impact. There also were only 4 banders. Maybe the night session is better. Don't take my word for it. You still need to go to at least one to see if it meets your needs. The best advice I can give you is NOT to read any of the 'complication' posts put on this message board and talk to Dr. Trahan if you have any questions. Both are good listeners and will give you great advice. Good luck and congratulations again!!!!

[Roses4me 10]

Is anyone still here? I would like to reinvigorate our online support.

vic

[grl2boy1 0]

Hi Vic,

I'm still here. I actually go for a fill on Wed. Sorry to about your troubles with the lapband!

Melanie

Is anyone still here? I would like to reinvigorate our online support.

vic

[Lcuy 3]

Hi, is anyone current on here. I also have Dr.C. Trahan. I am waiting for my approvel. Just would like to have support for a newbie in the area.

Lucy

[Lcuy 3]

Hi, is anyone still out there? I just was on Jan, 30th,2012. By banded by Dr. K. Trahan.

I wanted to know if anyone was to meet or email or text. This is new for all and the older bandsters have lots of info for us new B!

I am just starting Level 3 this week.

[agm1 0]

I am still here. I am almost 4 years out. Never been very much going on here. I would go through the support group @ Martha Jefferson. I would also be happy to talk with you if I can offer any help.

[Lcuy 3]

Thanks for the info. I will go to the support group in March since I missed them this month.

How have you been doing. 4years out what a success !

[agm1 0]

I am doing ok not as good as I would have liked. Never really had any support so I did all the work on my own. Did you get lapband rules? I try to walk as much as I can that seems to help best with my weight loss. I had a knee replacement in Nov. and I am still get back from that. Do you live in C'ville? If you do maybe we could walk together if interested.

[Blank 3]

I was banded Dec. 23,2011

I was banded by Dr. Bruce Shirmer. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. It is up there with asking my wide to marry me. I have lost a total of 96 lbs so far. I am at a crossroads right now I have a 14mm band and am having fill issues. I went to 10cc and could not eat pr drink anything. Went in and had 1/2cc taken out to no avail. Went in again and had 3/4cc removed,

I think it is too much. I feel like I have no restriction. I have moved my next appointment up to have another adjustment. I am planning to have about 3/4 to 1cc added. Any thoughts?

This is the first rime posting. I have been doing this solo. I am glad to have found this support forum. People do not understand what you deal with. I now feel like I ha e a place to express myself and have others understand what I am talking about.

[Gayla1313 0]

Did Dr. Schirmer do the fills himself?? He seems to routinely overfill. I have gone to another surgeon because after too many overfills my pouch is now stretched and I have SEVERE reflux. I didn't think I had any restriction either, until I had a flouroscope which showed my band was almost completely closed and my pouch had stretched. I would suggest getting your next fill under flouro. and not a "blind fill". 10cc seems like a hefty fill for only 5 months out. I have a 10cc band and just unfilled it 1cc and I am now at 4.8.

[MandaW 1]

Anyone up for starting this group up again?? It seems to have died out over the summer.

[Lcuy 3]

Hi, I also had Dr KatienTrhan. I am 9 months out and they are the best. I have been to several of the support groups. Not many people show up. Smothers more we can find and try together would be great.

I am also off all my meds after 3 months. It is the best thing you will do for yourself .

Good luck!

[aqua 4]

Hiya Lcuy, Aqua here. I had lapband mid Oct and am looking for a walking buddy. I have gone on MJH trails. Very pleasant. Like to join me?

[Lcuy 3]

Hi Aqua,

Would love to meet up with u but right now the storm and have some renovations in our new house and having to be home for the workmen. If on face book private msg me and we can talk if you like.

[Roses4me 10]

Hi everyone. Been banded since 2009 w no weight loss. I have almost 7 cc in a 14 cc band. I am not giving up and need support.