I am 37 years old and will be banded this summer.

I am looking for others "in the area" who would be interested in getting together in person once a month or so to chat about our experiences and offer support. I know I can't be the only one scared to death about this procedure and how my life is going to change. I can only imagine what I will be feeling like post surgery when dealing with this (my husband and children, not having a weight problem can't relate).

I am in West Bend but consider the whole Metro Milwaukee area to be "in the area". I don't think twice about driving an hour in any direction.

Having people in various stages of weight loss with the help of the band would be ideal.

I am having my band placed through Froedtert. So far I love their program but feel their support group lacks something. They meet monthly and the room is full of only those who have had the RNY surgery. I'd love to chat with others who have not yet had the surgery, have recently had surgery and those who have had it some time ago - and those who have been banded.

Is anyone interested??

Hey! Hartford Here. I was banded today and love the support ideal. Healing well. Very tired, but will post later. Come Wisconsin people!! Throw your names in!!

Ann

Hey! Hartford Here. I was banded today and love the support ideal. Healing well. Very tired, but will post later. Come Wisconsin people!! Throw your names in!!

Ann

I was banded in Milwaukee May 12, Dr. Chua. I live on Milwaukee's south side. I am male, 61, single, and determined to lose at least 100 pounds and keep it off. I did the Lap Band because I have seen the co-morbidities creep into my life--sleep apnea, worsened asthma, gout, heart risk, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, etc. I have six children and would like to stick around to see how they do. Plus I am sick of being a whale. Up and down all my life, but always a little more weight gained than lost. Now I sincerely hope I will never see 300 again (I am now 297, after losing about 10). Anyway, a once per month meeting in Milwaukee somewhere would be lovely, if we can get critical mass. I would like to benefit from veteran lap banders and over time I would hope to be supportive to others.