Midwest Carol

I am getting banded on March 26 and would love to meet up to share experiences and concerns. So far I haven't found anyone in the Springfield area. When I asked about a support group at the Illinois Bariatric Center, they said the best way to meet up with people is in their waiting room. Unfortunately, when I was there this week for my pre-op, only one person was there and she was just going through her approval process. I would be willing to travel to Peoria, Lincoln or even Bloomington to meet up with some of you.

Hey March Bandsters- My surgery is scheduled for March 26, so it looks like we about have the month covered. How Exciting!!! I met with the nutritionist yesterday and she said it is fine if I use the HMR shakes. I love the HMR 800 chocolate shake. It has 160 calories and 16 grams of Protein. You can buy it online.

Just got back from my pre-op physical and made arrangements for my x-ray, EKG and blood tests. Only four weeks out now and so very excited! Just had to tell someone. Other people just don't understand what this means - so I am sharing with my new banded friends.:smile2:

Why are they waiting so long before your first fill? Also, what kind of problems did you have?

Thor- I was just on the Champaign thread and realized that we have the same doctor. I go to Clinton to meet with him, but my surgery will be in Champaign because of the Blis program.

I do get to Peoria sometimes, and would love to meet for lunch after I am banded and can eat again. When you say you have "no restriction at all", does that mean you are hungry all the time? How much can you eat? My doctor said that my first fill would be about six weeks after the surgery. Did you have your surgery in Peoria?

Where did you have your surgery? What is it like being two months into being banded? Have you had a fill yet. What are you able to eat. Do you have any advice.

Hi Kristin- I was born and raised in Peoria, but moved to the Springfield area in the early 70's. When and where did you have your lap band? I'm scheduled for March 26 and getting really excited. Carol

Hi- I'm scheduled for Surgery on March 26. This week I get my pre-op and meet with the nutritionist. I would love to talk to someone from this area.

You guys are all so clever! I like Marvelous Marchers and Shrinking Shamrocks! My surgery is scheduled for March 26 and I am so excited because we can all be called THINNER & FITTER!:thumbup:

I am scheduled for surgery on March 26. Have you started your liquid diet yet?:thumbup: