hello, i am new to this forum. i am being banded on march 13. i live in desoto co. and dr madan in memphis, tn is my surgeon.

i am looking for some type of support group. i tried the support group at the surgeon's office and did not enjoy it. i want to find something online and with someone in my area. this is the only place i saw someone from the southaven area. i was excited when i stumbled across this, but dont see too many posts on the site.

i am sure i will have 100 questions before and mainly after the surgery. i will send my email if someone wants to talk. i am glad to find this site.

pam:cool:

Hi Pam! Welcome to LBT and congratulations on your upcoming surgery! Ask any questions you have and you'll find many by searching through the various threads. Laura :cheer2: :welcomeB: :cheer2:

HI I live in DeSoto county and have the same Dr.

Hello everyone! I live in Oxford (Go Rebs)! I am scheduled to have the band on Monday April 3rd. I am using the hospital here with the help of Dr. Byars! My e-mail address is: ourdixieland@bellsouth.net if you want to chat!

Hi Pam,

I received my lap band on March 23, 2006 with Dr. madan and I live in Hernando...... keep me posted on how you are doing.

Pam

I Am Having The Band On The 20th Of April From Dr Madan As Well And I Live In Desoto County. How Did Your Surgery Go? Good Luck.

I am doing great so far. My Surgery was June 8, 2005 and I have lost 80 pounds. Good luck with your surgery, I am sure everything will go great.

Ok, I changed my log in name (for the better). I was pmloveland. I am doing well since my surgery. I am down 23 lbs and feel great. My fill will not be until 8 weeks due to me being out of town the next 2 weeks. Thanks for all the support.

Have any of Dr Madan's patients been to a support group meeting at his office? I went one time and did nto like it. Everyone at that meeting was a bypass patient and I did nto have alot of things in common with them. I really like this web site. Even if I just look around and not post anything, I still get alot from it.

Good luck to everyone~~later, pam

Hi and Welcome. How is your surgery coming along? Everything ok with you? I hope so. This is a great place for support and information. I am hoping to be banded in the next few weeks. I was going to have it done in Mexico, but found out that I can probably use my ins. and save a bundle of cash.

Robin