Hello everyone! I am interested in getting to know some new friends who are just starting out on this journey of being banded. Who else out there needs some support of someone else going through the same thing that they are? Let's do this together!

i was banded sept 1 2011 seen doc on 8 of august started then on pre opt diet by sept 6. five days after my surgery i had lost a total of 24 pounds.had first fill sept 28 then just had second fill last week.to date i have lost total 50 pounds yea for me lol.i go to gym 3 days a week for an hour each day.have personal therapist and she works my a-- off you can look me up on face book be great to arrange our own support group.gary benavides i am in valdosta georgia.

Sorry Gary I looked at fb before the lap band blog and defriended you. Look me up again!

I have heard through the grape vine that sometimes an upper gi or colonoscopy might happen pee surgery. What kinds of tests did you guys have to do pre surgery?

ok noproblem i resend it you can also use the chat at the top of the page.i tried it once i think i can get it to work again.

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Thanks! How was your recovery Corrigan?

I almost hate to talk about it any more, but I had absolutely no pain, I went home the next day and

we went for a 2 mile walk. Not everyone is that lucky, but you may be. Let me know. I like to hear

from folks who went to a CoE.

hi folks,

my surgery is set for 10/25, have been doing the 5 days liquid diet pre-op, which is going pretty well, a little easier than i expected. looking forward to having a few ppl that have already been there to get thru this.

Lisa

hi there. my name is roseann i live in barnegat, n.j. i am 41 and also a mother of two. i work full time but i am always on facebook. i keep it open to keep up with things during the day. feel free to friend me. roseann lauterbach. i will be banded on December 1st and i am also looking for friends to share this journey with me. my e-mail is roeroe1117@aol.com if you want to chat. looking forward to sharing this very important decision with as many positive people that will welcome me. here is to the start of a new life with new friends.

Nice to meet you Roeroe! Would love to share this crazy journey with you. I don't yet have a date for surgery...just starting to jump through the hoops. I have been doing a self prescribed liquid diet during the day and a sensible dinner at night (well except for the night we had burritos from my favorite mexican place I have been doing his for he past 6 days and have lost 5 lbs. I guess I am just trying to pshyc myself up for the scary pre op liquid diet! What's your story?

Thanks! How was your recovery Corrigan?

The whole process was as easy as any I've ever done. I had no pain except for a little at incision

sites. So far I haven't experienced any down side. I hope it goes as well for you.

hi my name is shirley pendergraft im also on facebook feel free to add me im 36 with two boys 14,15.i ive in fort smith ar.i have my first dr.app oct.27th cant wait itw all i think of not sure who all im telling i know my mom and other close kin i dont have any friends never been good at making friends.good luck everyone

I was banded the 14th of this Month, Oct. I am feeling better and walking on the treadmill. It is slow going but I am losing weight. YAY

hi my name is shirley pendergraft im also on facebook feel free to add me im 36 with two boys 14,15.i ive in fort smith ar.i have my first dr.app oct.27th cant wait itw all i think of not sure who all im telling i know my mom and other close kin i dont have any friends never been good at making friends.good luck everyone

Nice to meet you! I had to laugh when I read your comment about friends. I can make friends but for whatever reason they don't stay around for to long...lol. Must be them couldn't possibly be me! tell me about your journey!

[quote name='Taynaydosmom' timestamp='glad i made u laugh i dont have a journey to tell yet i have my first app.thu.27th.cant wait to get the ball rolling.love to share every step of my journey with u when it gets started.