I have had the band and I am going on 3 weeks out:)

Kellytharaven · November 4, 2008

I had the Lap Band surgery on October 16th at Hurley in Flint. My doctor was Dr. Farhan and he is a very good Dr. I recommend him to everyone!! I have lost a total of 26lbs so far and I walk 35minutes a day. I am excited for my first fill because I am starting to feel hungry and can eat more so I am nervous and of course I want this to succeed which it will but I also have my fears. My access port incision is hurting a bit right now but the nurses say that is normal and that is just settling in. I hope they are right!! I want to say hello to you all and good luck:thumbup:

Kelly

BeautyLocs · November 5, 2008

Hi Kelly--

Congratulations on your success to date. 26 pounds in three weeks is impressive! I, too, live in Michigan and am working with a surgeon in Detroit. I haven't been approved yet, but when I am I'll have my surgery at Harper Hospital in Detroit. I've heard great things about Hurley and considered it, but when I realized there were three other good hospitals that were all centers of excellence close to my house, I chose one of them.

I so enjoy reading about people's success and thank you for sharing your story. All the best on your journey!

Take good care,

Beautylocs

chevyjazz7769 · November 5, 2008

awsome job on 26 pounds i am also going to hurley medical dec 15 i am scared and excited i hope i do as well as you thanks for your story

denkins · November 5, 2008

i had the band oct 9, and lost 13 pound you doing good kept up the work

Kellytharaven · November 11, 2008

Thank you, and you will do great. If you need support I am here as well as the rest of the bandsters!! You deserve this and you will feel so much better!! I am loving this because I have more energy and my knees are not hurting as much anymore:) You will do great!!

denkins · November 11, 2008

:tongue2:did you get your first fill yet you doing good

Kellytharaven · November 13, 2008

No I have not, but I am looking forward to my first fill December10th. I am exercising(walking) daily even in this Michigan weather and I am drinking alot of fluids. I have slipped a bit with the diet but I get right back on track and remember why I did this to begin with. Thank you for the support. Much appreciated