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Patsy G · June 15, 2006

Hi, I'm Patsy G and was banded on 5/24/2006. Will get my first fill on 6/27/2006. So far everything has been great, looking forward to loosing this weight.

paula · June 15, 2006

Hi Patsy,

Glad to have you around here!

How much weight have you lost so far?

SOONIE007 · June 16, 2006

hi to you all iam new here and im thinking about being banded6/15/2006

My name is Nicole, and I am 28 years old. I have been obese since I was 12 years old. I have been on just about every diet out created, and never seemed to lose weight. In fact, I just gained more and more weight. I am weighing in at 444, the heaviest I have ever been. On top of my weight, I have too deal with other health conditions. I have asthma, sleep apnea, knee and back pain. Since my health isn't getting better, I have decided to look into wls . I am meeting with my family doctor on the 21th of this month. I plan on discussing the surgery and hopefully getting referred to a surgeon.

Nicole

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sallyjo · June 16, 2006

Nicole, Welcome to lapband. You go for it. It will work for you. The best of luck and please keep us posted. This is a great baord.

jan.barnett · June 16, 2006

:peep:My name is Jan, I am 53 and I had my band surgery in June of 2002.

I have lost between 90 an 100 lbs. I keep going up and down, I made the mistake of not taking my Vitamins and was having some major cravings, but since I went back on my Vitamins I am feeling much better. I am happy to find a place to get advice and encouragement.

I read on one of the posting that you should not drink while you eat, but I drink (not a lot) is this bad for me?

Also, I have discovered that if you put slim fast in the freezer it is like eating ice cream(sorta) I also add a little equal to make it a little sweeter. The french vanilla kinda tastes like snow cream. It is a nice treat,

Jan

paula · June 16, 2006

Also, I have discovered that if you put slim fast in the freezer it is like eating ice cream(sorta) I also add a little equal to make it a little sweeter. The french vanilla kinda tastes like snow cream. It is a nice treat,

Jan, OMG! I cant believe nobody else has ever given us this idea. What an AWESOME treat this would be.

I cant wait to try it! :clap2:

kimber200 · June 16, 2006

Hi Soonie007! I Am Kinda Of New To This Site And My Situation Is Similar To Yours.first Of All I Weigh 380lbs. At First I Felt That This Procedure Wouldn't Be Right For Me Because Of My Size.but After Visiting This Website I Have Gained A Lot Of Encouragement. This Site Is Great To Visit You Can Learn Anything You Need To Know.everyone here are Like One Big Family. Welcome!!!!!!!! :girl_hug:

Patsy G · June 16, 2006

Hello everyone, I started my liquid 2 week prior to surgery diet on 5/10/2006 at 249, by surgery 5/24/2006 I had lost 6 pounds at 243. Right now I'm at 234 and can't wait to get my first fill. My doctor is Richard Benavides, awesome doctor and staff, and had my surgery at the Surgery Center of Richardson. The best medical people I have ever had an experience to be around. Went in for surgery at 8:30 am and was leaving at 10:30 going home. Never a complication at any time. Glad to be here on the boards and get the best information from people that have been there.