freedom71

So I live in a tiny town in Western NY and was wondering if anyone else on this site was from the area. I had my surgery done on December 21, 2011 and have not had my first fill yet due to a hernia. I was wondering if there is anyone that has had the surgery that lives around the Olean area. I haven't been able to find any support groups in my area. If you are from the area, I would love to email you to find out how you are doing and where you live. I would really like to get some people together so we can discuss concerns, strengths, meal ideas and anything else that pertains to having lap band surgery.

I am amazed at how many people are not informed, (myself included) as to what to expect after getting lap band surgery. Seems like everyone feels that once you have the surgery, you should immediately start seeing results.
The surgery can be broken down in phases.
First is all the pre-op stuff one must go through, including shrinking the liver.
Second is the surgery itself, including the weeks post-op letting the body heal and return to normal.
Still have not entered the weight loss phase yet.
Third, the phase where, through a series of fills/unfills, to get the band properly adjusted to get to the place where everything comes together and the band works optimally. (green zone)
Lastly, there is the maintenenance phase.

THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR COMMENTS, I APPRECIATE IT ALOT!! I 'M SOO GLAD TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR STORIES AND SUCCESS WITH THIS. I'M GLAD THERE IS A SITE TO HELP WITH ALL THE QUESTIONS WHERE OTHERS KNOW EXACTLY WHAT I'M GOING THROUGH..THANKS AGAIN!