Just learning how to get around in here. I near Austin, decided to get the band, approved in less than 24 hours, having it done in Mexico with Dr. Rumbaut, Crazy,

and my head is still spinning!!:omg: Just wanted to introduce myself, My name is Lisa and yes nervous is the word. Scheduled for 9-14-2006. After deciding to do it and happening so quickly, makes me alittle nervous.

Really wanted to hear from some of you about your experiences.

I was banded 1 week ago in Houston, the time waiting to be banded seemed longest...the few days after I wondered what I had done to myself, mostly due to dehydration and not able to drink enough, and now I feel great and not any different than before other than at meals. Your stomach will be somewhat swelled and mine has now gone down to presurgery. I have already lost 9# (this was in the first 4 days) and the jeans are getting droopy already!!! :clap2: I am just moving from liquids to mushy and can only eat what before banding would have been a taste. This morning was 1/2 of a soft scrambled egg with 1/3c skim milk before I ate the egg, and I was full. 6 oz of FF SF yogurt is also a "big" meal for me now. It is suprising to me at the small amount that will fill me up. As for liquids I am able to hold more but I am exciting for getting back the chewing experience. Are there any specific things you are curious about?

I'm sure I will be talking to you more, thank you so much for your reply. I'm sure many questions will rise as time gets closer.