pier13

Hi everyone, It's really great to be able to come on this site and read so much good information. I have not been banded yet, I am just starting the process this month. I am from Taunton too. I was wondering are there support groups in the Taunton area for after surgery?? well best wishes to you all on your journey's. :clap2:

thanks so much for all you help. My cousin had Dr Tarnoff too. She loved him. I also live outside of boston and I am not looking forward to the drive in and out for all the initial appointments. I have a question why Tarnoff over shikora, Isen't shikora the chief?? Do they let you choose who does your surgery?? well, thanks again and I wish you the best with your upcoming surgery.

:cocktail: I have not been banded yet, but I can tell you I sure am happy that you can still have a drink if you wanted too after the band. I thought once you were banded that was it. I rarely drink, but the thought that I would lose the freedom to choose to have one if I wanted one was kinda flipping me out. Anywho, I know this is more a cookout or home drink than at the bar, but rasberry crystal light with absolute vodka is yummy!!! :cocktail:

sorry posted this twice on accident:nervous

I was looking to see if anyone has had their lap-band done at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston? What was your experience there and would you recommend this hospital? I have my first appointment at the end of june there. I have been looking around this forum for experiences at tufts, but have not come across any. I have read of experiences from other hospitals located in Boston. I am hoping to hear of some experience from Tufts. :girl_hug: Thanks!

thanks for your support. It really is very helpful.:girl_hug:

I have been thinking of getting the lap band for a few years. I finally made an appointment and my first visit is at the end of june. Ever since I made the appointment I have been really nervous and confused. One minute I am like this is crazy, its too drastic. What if I run into problems or die??? I can do this on my own! Then the next minute I am like if you could do it on your own you already would be thin and healthy. I don't know why I can't just eat healthy and move more? Will the lap- band be the tool I need? I think I am scared of losing control of what I can and cant eat. I only drink soda,coffee,and very little water. I have to drink while I eat. What if I wanted a beer, can you have a drink? I know that sounds foolish, especially since I rarely ever do, but I think it's the loss of having the choice to have one if I wanted too. I know I need to do something really soon. I have alot of health issues. I even had back surgery 1 1/2 yrs ago and until just recently I was feeling great. I have been on and off steriods for asthma for a year and have gained almost 30lbs this yr and my body cant handle it anymore. I am just afraid of making things worse if something goes wrong with the lap band surgery. I am also afraid of things getting worse if I don't have the surgery. I feel better knowing that some of you have experienced the same feelings and that I am not alone. I look forward to reading more posts of how the initial fear turns into hope and inspiration after surgery. I wish you all the best in your journey to good health

I wish you the best with your surgery:biggrin1: