Hi. I am a newly banded individual. My suregery was completed on 4/18/2011. I am a 28 yo married mother of 3. This has been a whirlwind journey for me and I am THRILLED to finally be here. I attended the seminar in December and had stopped the surgery process in feb restarted in March and had my surgery in April. Prior to the liquid diet i weighed 246 ( date of surgeon consult) and date of sugery I weighed 236. I am weighing in now at 224. My goal weight is 120. I hope to succeed. I look forward to getting to know all of you. I live in Louisville KY if anyone is interested in a buddy. And my Name is Johnnelle. That may be helpful

HI Johnnelle welcome to the forum... I havent been banded yet I get mine done May 3rd. Im in my pre op diet... I'm in texas:) Good Luck on your journey!!

Hi Johnnelle! My name is Christina and I was banded 4/15. How are you doing so far? Congrats on the weigh loss!

Hi Johnelle! Congrats on the surgery and your progress so far!! I too have 3 kids but I'm 38....scheduled for surgery June 20th in Houston....the wait is killing me but I'm a teacher so it's best to wait until I'm off for the summer.....

I started in March at 222 and when I went for pre-op this week was already down 5 pounds...I've started replacing 5 meals per week with a Protein Shake and hopeful to lose more weight before June. I too would love to be 120!!!! Haven't seen that since high school!!!

How was your surgery? And your recovery so far? Any tips for either the pre-surgery diet or post diet?

I'd love a buddy if you want to add me!!! I don't know if you send me a message here or an email.... still new to this forum!

Hi. I am a newly banded individual. My suregery was completed on 4/18/2011. I am a 28 yo married mother of 3. This has been a whirlwind journey for me and I am THRILLED to finally be here. I attended the seminar in December and had stopped the surgery process in feb restarted in March and had my surgery in April. Prior to the liquid diet i weighed 246 ( date of surgeon consult) and date of sugery I weighed 236. I am weighing in now at 224. My goal weight is 120. I hope to succeed. I look forward to getting to know all of you. I live in Louisville KY if anyone is interested in a buddy. And my Name is Johnnelle. That may be helpful