smyly

I am scheduled for my first fill on June 21st, a lttle nervous. I hate the fact that I will have to drink those shakes for a day. The two weeks was bad enough. But I guess at least it's only one day and not another two weeks. Only one day out of a lifetime. Is anyone out there going to the support group meeting in Worcester, MA on June 28th? Please let me know so I can look for you. Thanks.:clap2:

Hi kedasmom: I had Dr. Kelly at UMass. He was great, very thorough. He also is the top in his field. I had my lap band on April 30th. Let me know when you want to attend a group support meeting I will go. Email me at smylyp@sbcglobal.net and let me know. Talk with you soon.

one more thing cheifsfankatie, how do I get that tickler for weight progress at the bottom of my posts?

Thanks cheifsfankatie. I love all the feed back I get through this forum. I felt like because I plateaued that I was all alone. It's just strange that we barely eat 1000 calories and can still stay the same. I guess my body will catch up eventually. I just wish it would hurry up and catch up to my willpower. Thanks again for being there. It's hard to talk to people who have no idea what we are all going through or have been through already.

TracyinKS How do I join your shrinking violets club? I was banded April 30th. I would love to be a part of your support team and get some support as well. Yvonne

Thank you Marimaru for your insight. I thought I was loosing my mind and wondering if the lap band was actually going to work for me considering everything else has failed. I was starting to get a little emotional and depressed about it. Did you feel this way also?

Thank you I feel a little better now. I will try to alter my calories and exercise a little more.

I have lost 17pounds but have been on a plateau for over a week. Has anyone had this problem? and how do you fix this? Please help me.

Hi all: I was banded on April 30th and I was at 268 and I am now 251, I have lost 17lbs. I have been on a plateau for over a week, anyone had this problem? I don't get my first fill until June 21st seems like forever. Someone out there let me know I am not the only one that has had a plateau. Look forward to hearing from you.

Hi TracyinKS I would love to join your group and post my weight loss. I was banded April 30th 2007 and I started at 268 and now am 251, I lost 17lbs! I am at a plateau for over a week now, a little frustrating, but I am sure it will come off eventually. Not scheduled for fil until June 21st. How do I join your group of shrinking violets? Thanks

Hi All: I was banded on April 30th and I had my post op on Monday and lost 17 pounds. I couldn't believe it. It was so liberating to know that I am on my way to being a thinner me. It's about flippin time. Anyone else had their band done recently? Let me know how your doing. Talk soon

I just got banded on April 30th. I was so scared but i had Dr. Kelly and I was at Memorial Hospital, they were all great. I did very well, no nausea at all. Tolerated broth and shake before leaving. Second day was rough, very achy and sore. Anyone experience the gas, that is horrible, thank god for GasX, my new best friend. Also starting to feel a little tight in the abdomen, is this normal? A little nervous when I get to incorporate real food though. Please any thoughts from anyone. Just want some input.

Hi I am getting banded by Dr. Kelly on Monday April 30, 2007. A little nervous. I would like to keep in touch. Let me know when you will be going to any of the meetings. I would like to talk. Yvonne

Thank you so much for letting me know that I am not the only one to have second thoughts or be nervous about this. I just want to be healthier and see my kids grow up and be able to do more things as a family.

I am a little ambivalent about the surgery. I was okay when I went through all the testing and classes for 8 months, but now it is down to the wire. I am nervous that I will have complications and have to have it taken out, or not be able to have the will power to follow the prescribed diet. I have tried so many other things and npot very successful at it. Is there anyone else out there that had it done and felt the way I do or is close to having it done like me? Someone respond and let me know I am okay. Thank you.

Has anyone had Dr. Kelly from Worcester, MA please let me know what you thought. Smyly

I'll be having Dr. Kelly perform my Lap Band Surgery. Has anyone had him? If so can you tell me how he is and the results you have had? :nervous Thanks, Yvonne

Hi All, I will be having my surgery sometime in the end of February I hope. Just one more meeting with the surgeon. I am a little aprehensive.. but excited too. This has been a huge decision for me, since I have 2 children to think about. I am a little nervous about the after part and if I will be successful at this. I have not had very good success with any other weight loss plan in the past. Please someone give me their input. Thanks so much. Yvonne

Hi Everyone: I am soon to have the Lapband in February, 2007. I am a little nervous, only because I have tried other things before, and this is kind of my last chance... I am staying positive, yet still reluctant. Any words of wisdom? Thanks talk soon.