I'm just joining and making my introduction as it seems that's the best place to start. I tend to jump in and not look around first, but I think I saw that this is the first thing I should do here.

I have been eager to talk with others about their lap band experiences and this may be exactly what I need to do to be able to do so. I've been awaiting a phone call from 2 local people that I was told would get in contact with me as I wanted to talk with them before my surgery. To date, neither of the 2 called.

I've not yet had the surgery, but I am scheduled for next month and I probably have many of the same concerns that most people have had. The Dr has done his best to answer my questions, but after all, he's the Dr and I'm more interested in talking with patients... so here I am and ready to read and learn and share what I can.

Welcome to the group!! You will find this is a great place to educate yourself on all the pro and cons to the band. This is a great group of people who do a great job of encouraging and guiding each other through this life changing event. Feel free to ask any questions you might have...most of the time you will get multiple replies with all different view points to consider.

Goodluck...if you ever need to talk feel free to inbox me.

your on the right path read the blogs helps alot im still a newie myself 3 weeks wednesday down 18lbs today. My biggest problem head hungry .doing liquids for a weeks not easy but staring at the big picture . good luck with the surgery welcome to the lap band club

Hi

This is a great place for information.

I also wanted to talk to people who had surgery before I had the procedure done.

I have talked on phone to many people who are looking into the surgery and have answer lots of questions.

I also host a monthly coffee group for people who are banded or looking into the procedure.

I love my band it changed my life.

If you would like to chat on the phone I'd be happy to call you. I have free long distance.

Please feel free to e-mail me... I can call anytime.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

EM: tomander@bell.net

Welcome JIR218!

You've come to the right place, you'll find there are many people here eager to share their experiences and answer any questions they have.

Best wishes to you

I am new to this site too. My surgery is scheduled for May 21 and I'm very excited about it. I am nervous about the two weeks of protein shakes preceding the surgery and about all the bad news I've heard about gas pains after the surgery however these are small things in my opinion. I'm excited about this being a positive change in my life. I hope to stay connected with everyone here.

I am new to this site too. My surgery is scheduled for May 21 and I'm very excited about it. I am nervous about the two weeks of protein shakes preceding the surgery and about all the bad news I've heard about gas pains after the surgery however these are small things in my opinion. I'm excited about this being a positive change in my life. I hope to stay connected with everyone here.

welcome band buddy and the two weeks of protien shakes is difficult but its only two weeks thats what my dr. said(lol) You know what it really isnt that bad honest not hungry after for about four hours after shake amazed me. Now I cant say anything about pain from gas cause I hardly any pain. wednesday my next dr. visit cant wait for the next step dying for a ground turkey taco salad I hope I have food now dont want much just a lil taste would make me happy. My favorite thing right now is every morning i weigh myself and it is awesome watching the numbers go down

Hope the beginning of your journey is great