hi im new here!

[rachette01 0]

hi all ive just joined because i wanted to hear about other people and there experiences with there lap band and to maybe make new friends on the way!:huh2:

[mumof2boys 71]

Hi there and welcome. You have come to the right place for support and friendship. Here's my story (in a nutshell). I was overweight the majority of my live (just like everyone else) and it was totally getting out of control. I have two children and I hated the fact that I didn't feel like going outside to play with them and if I did I was winded very quickly. I hated that I could barely tie my shoes because my stomach was in the way and I hated to leave my house for fear that people would look at me and think..."what has she done to herself". I wouldn't attend parties with my husband...I would just sit in the house and eat and eat some more. I ballooned to 275 pounds. I had enough! It was time to do something about it. I had lapband surgery on April 30, 2007. Today I am 91 pounds lighter. The scales now read 184. What a great feeling. I no longer shop in the PLUS size at the store...I can walk into a store, pick something up and buy it. It's great. I walk, jog, run, jump rope and just about anything else that I want to do. I feel good and I know that I look much better. Congratulations on your decision to get banded. You should absolutely love it. I know that I do.

[kathystrick 3]

Hi and welcome!! Are you banded, pre-band, researching? This is a great place for information and support no matter what phase of the process you are in. Good luck to you!

[Roslyn 0]

Hi everyone:

I am new to this site as well. I am 4 days post-op from my gastric banding and am very excited about my future. I realize that this is a journey and only we truly understand the struggle we had to go through to get to this point. I must say, I have already grown tired of the post-op broth and liquids. Any suggestions about how to spice things up a little? I am glad to be a part of this community!

Thanks

Roslyn in Ar.

[kathystrick 3]

Roslyn,

Welcome and congratulations on getting your band! Check in the recipes section on the board. There are lots of great ideas there to liven up all the post-op food stages. Good luck to you!!

[Jessie Ward 0]

Hi my name is Jessie and I was banded on Nov 14 2007. I was allowed to have popsicles, Jello, fat free pudding cups, yogurt, chicken broth, as long as it is all fat free.