Just banded on March 4th, 2009

[donnarama03 0]

Hi, this is my first post. I was banded 3 days ago.

[BigAli 0]

Congrats, how are you doing? I'm same age, I hope you don't mind, I'm going to be watching your progress. Inspire me! Good luck and God Bless!

[donnarama03 0]

Congrats, how are you doing? I'm same age, I hope you don't mind, I'm going to be watching your progress. Inspire me! Good luck and God Bless!

Thanks, I'm doing well. I saw the doctor last tuesday and he said I move to stage 3 on the 18th. I am having no trouble swallowing or drinking. Do have a lot of gas though. So far I have lost 30 lbs. I not really sure how to work on this site. People have charts and all...

I had surgery on a wednesday and went back to work on Monday even though I was still sore. I am having trouble getting all the Water in though. Where are you in this process?

[BigAli 0]

Donnarama03, I'm going to meet with a nutritionist on 4/10th. My lap band surgery probably won't be until June. I'm glad your doing well. I'll be watching your progress and wish you continued success! BigAli

[Lcubed 0]

Hi Donna and Ali! I'm from Long Island, New York and I was banded on 11/10/08. I know how you both feel and what you are going thru at the stages you are in, respectively. If I can help either of you with any questions you may have, please let me know. Of course, I will be speaking from my experience, but I always feel that all input is good. So let me know if there is anything I can do. In the meantime, good luck with your journey...you won't regret it!

[sparkplug 106]

Hi Donna and Ali, you are in for a wonderful ride of your lifetime. I was 55 at time of surgery 12/20/08 and am down 55 pds so far. People treat you so different when you become a normal size again!! I am originally from NY and moved to AZ with husband 5 yrs ago. Love weather here but miss my people from NY. Good luck on your adventure and believe me you will never regret this.