Hi, everyone. My name is Ashley. I am from VA. I am 26 years old. I was banded on July 6th, 2010. I am so excited about my new life! I am looking for advice or any information you may have found helpful when you were starting out...Thanks! :smile2:

Just wanted to welcome you and congrats on your band!! Best advise I can give you is to follow the rules and make sure you have a good support group rather it's at home or by using this forum. I know the people on LBT are what helped me get to goal. They have been here for me through all my ups and a LOT of downs. Alot of times they're what kept me going. If you have questions ASK, If you just need to vent then vent. Trust me it helps. Lots of luck. OH! one more thing: BELEAVE IN YOURSELF!!!!! I can't stress this enough.

Hi Ashley! I'm Kira, I'm 22 and I live in Virgina Beach =) I am on the road to lapband surgery =)

Hey guys! I'm 25 and live in Northern VA, Fairfax County area. I'm getting banded on Oct 6th :confused: can't wait for it. I've set up all my appts except for my psych evaluation. I've called tons of drs and I get the same response "I don't do that"...quite frustrating but hopefully I can find someone soon.

Hey! i'm 21 and I live in Richmond VA. I got banded by Dr. Elliott, and he was very good if any of you live in Richmond or are willing to make the trip to Richmond

We have quite a few Lap band surgeons here in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area. It is a bit more of a drive but you do have quite a few options here.