My surgery date is March 11, 2009

[AButterflyEmerges 0]

Hi everyone! So nice to find a site where I can chat with others who have or will be getting lap band surgery. I only know one other personal friend whose has had Gastric Bypass so it would be nice to make some lap band friends in here. Well don't be shy, I would love for you to say hello. I am from La Mirada, Ca and will be having my surgery at Orange Coast Memorial in Fountain Valley. My doctor will be Dr. Francis. I am so excited and a little worried but mostly thrilled to finally do something that will be good for me and to hopefully change my life for the better.

[cutetoilet 0]

It certainly has changed MY life! Even though I don't look like I want to *YET*, I feel sooooo much better. It's so nice to be able to jog up the stairs and not be DYING by the time I reach the top! I can play with my niece and nephew outside and actually KEEP UP! I wish you luck!

[djzlady96 0]

Hi butterfly, I to am due to have surgery on March 9th. 10 days away, and I am sort of nervous and yet very excited. I feel the same way you do. It will be nice to do something for me, and something that will make me feel good about myself again. I wish you all the best, and let me know how your journey goes. I live in Aurora, Colorado, but it is always nice to have someone to chat with.

Wendy

[annie1000 1]

Hi Butterfly,

I am scheduled for 3/24 and also scared. I am scared because I have heard stories that I wish I hadn't. I was so grateful when I found this site. I live in Grants Pass Oregon and look forward to chatting everyone.

[cutetoilet 0]

Don't be scared! I pray for everyone on here!

[djzlady96 0]

How soon after surgery did you start to notice the changes? What have you done as far as exercise and diet to help with all this? I am very anxious, and a bit nervous. I KNOW it will be beneficial for me.

Thanks

[cutetoilet 0]

I lost 24 lbs. in 2 weeks, and I didn't move during that time. liquids only. Then, I started to walk a very little bit. To date I've lost almost 90 lbs. and the ONLY exercise I do is on my Wii Fit and SOME walking. I'm very good about my diet, but I do indulge in sweets about once a week. Just make sure you are getting PLENTY of Protein, so your hair doesn't fall out :wink:) You don't wanna be a skinny bald chick ;o) If you have a KEVA juice in your area, I highly recommend it! In fact, that's what I'll be having for lunch! They can put a heaping scoop of protein in yer smoothie and it's healthy!

GOOD LUCK!