I was just wondering if there are any Hoosiers out there... Or anyone for that matter. I feel invisible on here!!!!!!! :confused:

I'm in Chicago, not exactly IN but close. I am willing to drive if you want to start am monthly meet-up. ~Mandy

Hi Mandy! I'm from Portage, IN, which is very close to Chicago. Have you had your surgery yet? Where did you have it done? I'm in the process of looking for a doctor and I really want to make sure I choose the right one.

My one year anniversary is coming up. I had it done on Aug. 8, 2007. I have lost 75 lbs. so far. It is getting harder for the weight to come off now. I still would like to lose another 30 lbs. Hopefully by Xmas I will be there. This is a life change and if you are not emotionally ready it will be a lot harder. A lot of things change and the way that you feel. But I would still have it done. To all out there nothing is easy but detemination can pervail. It is our minds that is hard to change the way we feel and how to come to realize how to do that without jeopardizing our health. I hope we all reach our goals no matter how big or small they are. We can do it together with each others support.

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Edited July 25, 200818 yr by nannyof3

My one year anniversary is coming up. I had it done on Aug. 8, 2007. I have lost 75 lbs. so far. It is getting harder for the weight to come off now. I still would like to loose amother 30 lbs. Hopefully by Xmas I will be there. This is a life change and if you are not emotionally ready it will be a lot harder. A lot of things change and the way that you feel. But I would still have it done. To all out there nothing is easy but detemination can pervail. It is our minds that is hard to change the way we feel and how to come to realize how to do that without jeopardizing our health. I hope we all reach our goals no matter how big or small they are. We can do it together with each others support.

Great job Nanny!

Hey Nanny, great job!, I hope to be that far in my goal in one year too. You are absolutly right about it being a hard job and that is is all about reatraining our minds. I had my surgery on May 5th and I am still not feeling hungry per say, but my mind still wants me to night snack and I am having a hard time with it. I know that I can do better and will propably do a little better once I get my first fill. Anyway just wanted to say great job to ya!

Way to go Global, I saw your ticker and it looks like you are doing very well already. Keep up the good work.

Come on Indiana, we can do this, we are worth it!!! :thumbup:

Hi all again from Hamle Indiana, I had my lap band on Nov. 15 and have lost 60 pounds already. Hamlet is 30 miles west of Valporasio, had my surgery in Michigan City Indiana. Have had some touble with the port needed to have it re worked. Would take so many times to put the needle into it. Sometimes over 20. It seems to be working ok now. Lets go Indiana, be the state that loses the most pounds,.

Hannateckla:lol:

I am a Hoosier, although I live in TN now. Originally from Evansville/Princeton/Petersburg area. My mom still lives there and is considering Lapband.

Hi, Teckla

Sorry to hear about the port problems, I have not had a fill yet, I hope I don't have any problems. I have been scared about this part of the process anyway. Whis me luck and keep up the good work!!! Way to go!

Hey there, JW

Once a Hoosier always a Hoosier, in my eye's.

Hope those TN folks are treating you ok...

Where is your Mom thinking of having her surgey done?

Be sure to turn her onto our message board if she would like some support. As I am sure you already know how great everyone is on here.

Take care and drop us a line,

Banded: May 5th, 2008

31 Lbs. Down and down two sizes!!! Yeah!!

Hi Hoosier! I live in Griffith Indiana been banded for 2 years! where do u live?

I will be using Dr. McEwen for my surgery, hopefully in the next month. I had went through everything last year and was turned down by insurance because I hadn't had 6 month supervised weight loss (the insurance company did not tell my dh it was required when he called them about eligibility), so now I have that behind me and I've scheduled the appointment with the surgeon and the insurance has been re-filed. I'm so excited and so ready. I'm down about 16 pounds since my first visit last year, but I still have about 100 to lose. This forum will be great for keeping me on track and motivated.

Hello fellow Hoosiers!! Go Colts!

Has anyone had their surgery at St Francis Weight loss center? In Indianapolis? I have went through everything need for the surgery at the center, but my insurance needs 6 months supervised dieting. GRRRR. So I have three months down and three to go.

Hello -

I am from the southeastern part of Indiana (Madison), and I was banded on August 5th. My surgeon was Daniel MacMillan in Jeffersonville, IN. Hello to all the Hoosier bandsters!

-Rose Ann

Hi everyone. I weighed in today, have lost 34 since surgery on May 27th, 64 since I began trying to lose in November.

Had my second fill last Thursday, and the scale has started moving again. WAHOO!

Congratulations on your success! You can tell that you've definitely lost weight in your before/after pictures. Today it has been a week since my surgery. I go tomorrow for my first follow-up appt. with Dr. MacMillan. I am very weak. I started out feeling okay, but I think I'm not getting enough calories and/or maybe my sugar level is low. I mean I can hardly make it through my shower without feeling I'm going to pass out. Did anyone else have this feeling one week out? I think when I can move to the next food stage with more substantial items, I'll be okay. I also worry about dehydration. I keep sipping Water all day, but my mouth is always dry.

Rose Ann

I am originally from New Albany, IN but am now live in Louisville, Ky. There is a great team of surgeons in Louisville if you're interested I can pass along the info. I love my doc!!

Congratulations on your success! You can tell that you've definitely lost weight in your before/after pictures. Today it has been a week since my surgery. I go tomorrow for my first follow-up appt. with Dr. MacMillan. I am very weak. I started out feeling okay, but I think I'm not getting enough calories and/or maybe my sugar level is low. I mean I can hardly make it through my shower without feeling I'm going to pass out. Did anyone else have this feeling one week out? I think when I can move to the next food stage with more substantial items, I'll be okay. I also worry about dehydration. I keep sipping water all day, but my mouth is always dry.

Rose Ann

I didn´t have those feelings of feeling weak, but then I got bronchitis a week out of surgery. gRRR. But I´m sure Dr Mac will have good advice for you. Each week it gets easier Rose Ann, it might not seem like it right now, but it does. Keep up the water, that will get easier too to get down. You might need more protein shakes. Sometimes I put in two scoops of protein. I like having them for breakfast cause they are fast. Hang in there. We´re here for you:thumbup: