Michelle702

Hi, I am also 47 and had my band surgery August 26, 2010. Although I am also new also I would be happy to answer any questions about my recent experience. I had the same experience only in reverse. My husband and children were very supportive and still are. I am kind of an open book so when I said I was taking off work to have bariatric surgery I felt like people were judging me. Some even starting telling me horror stories. Since I started this I have lost 37 lbs. I have had one fill 4 weeks after surgery. I found it a little hard to adjust to the fill so I cancelled my second appointment. Now I realize that was a mistake. I will have the another fill on November 30. After 2 1/2 months I can tell you that I believe this was definately the right choice for me. I have found it is hard to find someone to talk to about this, I guess it is like anything else you dont know if you haven't been through it.

Nacol, I had my surgery on August 26 of this year and Dr. Hollis performed it. I had no complications and have lost 37 pounds so far. I was very pleased with Dr. Hollis and the entire experience. I got a little apprehensive about the surgery beforehand, but I think that is normal. To help get over the nerves I already had realized that the weight was killing me and if I wanted to live I had to do something. I did not do this to get skinny, I did it to get healthy. I am getting older and no matter what I did the weight would not come off. I took three blood pressure medications a day and one for high cholesterol. I was extremely tired all the time. I have a lot more energy now. My primary doctor has now removed me from one of the blood pressure medications and my cholesterol is low enough now that the doctor thinks I should just try to bring it down more now without the medication. I can not tell you to have the surgery, that is your decision. I can say this was the right choice for me and I would do it again. Dr. Hollis and his staff made me feel comfortable and had a genuine concern for me and my health and recovery. Let me know if you have any questions. Michelle