Im new, Hello!

[violarn 0]

Hello, im new to the group. just banded 4 weeks ago. ive been reading thru and just love the "weight ticker tape" how can i set up one?

[dylansmom 27]

Welcome to LBT! Please do a search for "ticker tape" and you'll find a past thread explaining how to get one up and running.

[the best me 6]

Welcome!!! Where were you banded? What area of this great blue and green ball are you from? What's your mothere's maiden name? Just kidding, we are nosey around here so spill the Beans on your Lap Band experience so far! Good to have you here...let us know if you have ticker trouble...if so I might can "bump" something for you.

[KarenB 0]

Kathy, you're a riot. I love the "mother's maiden name!"

Seriously, Violern, welcome & let us know how we can help you. And tell us all about yourself.

[Guest fartoolong]

Hi!! I finally signed in. I have been reading this site for awhile. Tomorrow I will be 2 weeks until my surgery. I have been waiting a long time. I considered gastric bypass, but I have more support from everyone for the lap banding and it is less serious. I can't wait, but I am nervous because I have tried everything, and I am just scared that it won't work. I know that is not the way to go into this, but have any of you thought this. I have lots of questions from the experts- you guys who have had this done!!!

Kelly

[the best me 6]

Hey kelly! welcome to LBT!

Do two things for me...first, put your name on the May Bandsters list. Look in the Support Forum, scroll down, and find "May 2005 Bandsters", click there and "new post" to the end of that thread. Then, you are on the list and we can all cheer you on!

Second, write a note like you did here, but post it on a "new thread" at the top of the page in the Introduction Forum. You are SOOO close! but this is Violarn's thread, and we'll want to get to know you on your own. You'll just get lost in here and the only folks who will see you are the ones who visit violarn, which will be plenty but toot your own horn for me!

You will find lots and lots of like minds in here (such as scared and nervous, etc). Just start reading and weeding through it all. You'll find your way around in no time. When all else fails, just post and ask for directions!

So glad you are here!!

[violarn 0]

IS this working?

[violarn 0]

OK, is must have. I am not computer savy so bear with me. I had my band placed 3/28/2005. It went very smoothly, Dr. Bout in Port Huron did the surgery. I went for my 4 week check up and have lost 22lbs. I am very excited and would love the support of people that have been thru the same thing.

[violarn 0]

oh yeah im from detroit michigan mother maiden name is lapband

[the best me 6]

oh yeah im from detroit michigan mother maiden name is lapband

Very Good Violarn! You'll fit in just fine now, won't you? What's the line from "Steel Magnolias" ?

"Spoken like a true smart-a$$!"

Love it!

[violarn 0]

Well Thank you Kathy, by the way Im Nicole. Glad to have people that can relate to this experience.

[the best me 6]

Hey Nicole, I guess you haven't gotten the ticker thingy done yet. You'll get it. If you want, you can always write "Nicole" under your screen name. That's a User CP chore, too. Take your time!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome Nicole! It sounds like you are doing great!

[MMDLynn 0]

Hello I'm new too! I'm in the initial stages of becoming a bandito....I just love this web site. You all have answered so many questions. I go for my initial pre-op testing next week. Wish me luck.

Hey how soon were you able to start exercising after the surgery?

My doctor is talking about out-patient surgery has anyone experienced that?

What determines where the doctor places the port (sternum vs. lower abdomen)?

I'm big breasted, I would think the port on the sternum might cause me some problems with my underwire bra...don't you think?

[violarn 0]

Lynn,

I started exercising about 3-4weeks after the surgery. I go to curves and its a 30 minute workout. i skipped the abdominal exercises because i didnt feel comfortable yet but now i do and its been 5 weeks.