Hello, I am new to this site, I am in the middle, really almost end of the preop process and I have a surgery date of Jan 13, 2012. I am very excited. I have about 150 pounds to lost. Ihave lots of research and feel the band will be the tool that really helps me reach my goal. Looking for lots of suggestions and support here! thanks

My only suggestion at this point would be to call a Bariatric Center of Excellence and see what you think of their program. I don't know of anyone who wasn't happy with their treatment and care at one.

There are six in the city, find the one closest to you, you'll have to make six or eight visits, but I

guarantee it'll be worth it. I had my surgery at Cedars-Sinai in LA and had absolutely no problems,

even walked two miles the day after. Best of luck to you, and welcome to the group.

Hello, I am new to this site, I am in the middle, really almost end of the preop process and I have a surgery date of Jan 13, 2012. I am very excited. I have about 150 pounds to lost. Ihave lots of research and feel the band will be the tool that really helps me reach my goal. Looking for lots of suggestions and support here! thanks

Hello, allforjj. Welcome to the group. you've come to the right place for support and tips as well as motivation. Like yourself, I too have to lose 150 pounds. I had my surgery on July 12, 2011. My beginning weight was 304 in just under two months I lost 27 pounds. At my 3 month check up I lost an additional 2 pounds putting my total weight loss to date at 29 pounds.

So I have 120 more to go. I had my 4 month check-up yesterday and I am still at 275 pounds. I am currently working on stablelizing my eating. For a while there though I wasn't able to eat much because I was so restricted because of a hernia repair as well as the lap-band surgery. Long story short, I am fairing pretty well.

I would like for us to befriend each other that way we won't have to sift through 1000s of replies just to find the one we're looking for. and we can speak privately and personal with each other.

I had the lap band because I saw it as a way out, I know it is just a tool and that I still have to work hard but it is helpful.

I am here for support, so you can count on me. I don't get on here everyday but I do visit the site at 3 times out the week.

Well good luck, God Speed and God bless

Success

Keep coming back to this site! I had a lot of my questions preband answered here. And some that I didn't even know I should be asking! And now postband I still come back daily. There is always something new to learn, someone new to inspire you, and a group of people to support you as much as possible