Hi all....

To start us off....Ill begin with a little about myself.

I had joined the thread Feb Bandsters...however...Ive been booted to March...as I am being treated for sleep apnea....so I needed to push back surgery date from Feb 8th to March 15th..hoping it stays there!!

Im hoping to connect with others that are on a similar time frame for surgery, for support, advice, education, encouragement and just to shoot the breeze...to share experiences from the first consult if needed to way after being banded...lets get together and share this journey the good, bad and the ugly of it all!!

so.....lets get to know you....by answering some questions that was asked of me before....im passing them on through this group....it was a great beginning. Ill start.

Date of Surgery: March 16th

Where Surgery will be: NY

Doctor/Center: New York Bariatric Group

Dr. Holover/Manhasset

Seminar date: January 2009

1st consult date: Dec 30th, 2009

2nd consult: Feb 3rd, 2010

Consults and tests completed: Cardiologist. Pulmonologist, Endocronologist, Sleep Study, Nutritionist, Endoscopy

Tests still needed: Psych test

How is surgery funded? Insurance

Concerns? How will I ever be able to re-educate my brain to eat differently

Reason for banding? See thread in "Introductions"for NYSparklegirl.

Dang, that really sucks. Hugs to you.

Hey guys,

Had my 1 year, 1 month checkup yesterday with my surgeon. Officially down 60 lbs. I'm so excited by new look and outlook. I'm now at 205 lbs. and really trying hard to bridge that 200 mark. I have good restriction and my doctor says the band looks fine. I don't go back for another four months, but if I need more restriction, I can come back for another fill. I have a lot of self confidence and know I can keep the weight off. Every time I've lost weight before, I've always put the large clothes aside - just in case. But this time, I'm getting rid of the clothes - size by size. I went from a 22 to my present 12 to 14. My hubby still complains that he keeps stumbling over the pounds I've lost. He said I need to watch where I lose them.

What's more - my surgery was a self pay. Well I got on insurance with my place of work and found out that they will cover 60% now. Hey 60 is better than nothing.

Thanks for all the encouragement. You are all GREAT!

Hello March 2010 Girls and Guys,

Been FOREVER since I have been here, but decided to come back and say hello to everyone who is here and see how everyone is doing. It has been a year and 4 months since my surgery - down from 360 to 253 - 107 pounds! I was loosing steadily but came to a complete standstill from about February to a few weeks ago. Mostly my fault - had not been walking and was in need of a fill which I kept putting off - could eat way too much. Well - went in for an adjustment 2 weeks ago and resumed walking and feeling great and the numbers are going down again Even though I am still quite heavy - life has changed so much. I can walk, bike ride, fit in an airline seat, keep up with the kids! Down from a size 34 to a 20!

How is everyone doing? Please post!

Cynthia

Hi. Looks like you are doing a good job.

I am having a hard time with my weight and medications that I am on. At first I lost 60 pounds and now I have gained 30 of those piounds back. I am trying very hard to eat right, but can't seem to find the right combination of foods to eat.

I have my surgery in Feb of 2008.

Hang in there and keep up the good work.

Be well,

Laura

Hello March 2010 Girls and Guys,

Been FOREVER since I have been here, but decided to come back and say hello to everyone who is here and see how everyone is doing. It has been a year and 4 months since my surgery - down from 360 to 253 - 107 pounds! I was loosing steadily but came to a complete standstill from about February to a few weeks ago. Mostly my fault - had not been walking and was in need of a fill which I kept putting off - could eat way too much. Well - went in for an adjustment 2 weeks ago and resumed walking and feeling great and the numbers are going down again Even though I am still quite heavy - life has changed so much. I can walk, bike ride, fit in an airline seat, keep up with the kids! Down from a size 34 to a 20!

How is everyone doing? Please post!

Cynthia