Sheila

Dr. Timothy Duckett in Maumee (Toledo) did my surgery. Not sure if he does fills on patients that he didn't band but you can call to find out His number is 419-893-5591. Good luck

Hi. I am only 2 weeks post-op and I can tell you that for me the surgery was extremely easy. Hardly any pain at all. I too struggled with the surgery aspect but came to realize it as a last chance type of thing. I have been over-weight my whole life and could not deal with it anymore. I could lose weight, but it always came back with more pounds. I felt like it was the only thing in my life that I couldn't succeed at. I have a wonderful hubby, 2 beautiful children and a great carreer....but that weight issue was just too much. My decision was finalized when I put my other health issues in the formula. Diabetes, high blood pressure and joint pain, not to mention no energy to do anything, helped me make the decision to go for it. I am very happy that I made the choice. I have lost 32 pounds since November (4 since the surgery) and I can already tell a difference in my body. Sorry this is so long, but I think all of us here have gone thru the same soul searching that you are now in. Good luck in making your decision. Sheila

I am a real fan of unjury Protein shakes. I bought the chocolate, vanilla and unflavored types. I mix the powder with 1 cup of milk, about 4 ice cubes and blend it in a blender. Yummy!! I have put Peanut Butter with the vanilla, peanut butter and 1/2 banana with the vanilla, ang peanut butter with the chocolate. They are all very tasty. You can get samples from Unjury so you don't have to invest in the whole canister if you don't like it. Sheila

Hi Jeanie, I live in the Columbus area and was just banded on April 5 by Dr. Duckett in Maumee. Doing very well and very happy with the band. Are you banded yet or what phase are you in? Sheila

Congrats on your surgery and hope you have a speedy recovery. Sheila

Hi Kataylee, Congrats on being banded! I was banded on Monday this week, so we'll go thru this experience together. It took a couple of days before the belching began, but once it started, it is constant. My kids are now calling me the belching queen!! Not a title I really wanted but I guess I'll deal with it. Every day gets better. I didn't have much pain at all so I hope you aren't either. I haven't been hungry at all this whole week which is amazing to me. I'm sure as my life gets back to normal I'll be hungry (although wouldn't it be wonderful if we never get hungry again!) Good luck in this healing phase and I'll be watching your posts. Sheila

Hi Becky, I am sorry to hear about your situation. I hope that whatever is wrong they can fix without another surgery. Hang in there. Let us know how it turns out. Sheila

Happy Easter right back to you and to everyone! What a wonderful day!

Chanell, There is another support group called Spotlight Health that is very good too. I spend my time between LapbandTalk & Spotlight Health. I bumped a previous post called "Banding 101" that will get you there. It has a Banding 101 post that answers just about any question you might have about banding. Good luck on your journey. Sheila

Thanks for all the well wishes. Kathy- yes, my port is on my left side. If I remember correctly, the port is stitched into a muscle, which I am assuming is what causes the pain/discomfort. It's getting better everyday though. Sheila

Hi Bob, Good luck with your surgery and trip to MX. I'm sure everything will go fine for you. I was just banded on April 5 and am doing great. No real pain..surgery was a breeze. You'll be banded and back home before you realize it! Take care and let us know how everything goes. Sheila

:banana :banana I have finally landed in Bandlandia. After almost a year of research and some complications enroute, I was finally banded on Monday, April 5. I am doing wonderful. Haven't taken any pain meds since leaving the hospital on Tuesday. I even had a 2 1/2 hour drive home and made it without any problems. :banana :banana I am a little sore in the lower left part of my stomach but it's not bad. I also had some constipation but milk of magnesia took care of that! I think I am just so happy to finally get banded that nothing can bring me down! Sheila

I didn't have to have that test. I had to have an EKG, psych test, Upper GI, Venous Doppler and lab work. Hope you don't have to endure that test but from other replies it doesn't sound as bad as you've been told. Sheila

Hi Snowy Owl, Welcome to the board. I too have a family member (sister) who had the lapband about 15 months ago. She was my inpiration to get it. I am scheduled for surgery on April 5 and really looking forward to it. Good luck in your journey. This boad is a great source of information and inspiration. Sheila

Congratulations Alexandria! That is awesome. Losing weight is a wonderful thing but being able to really tell it yourself is a real morale booster. Keep up the good work. You deserve all the NSVs possible! Sheila