Hey fellow MA bandsters,

SherryW and I are interested in starting a thread for all our MA bandsters so we can get to know our neighbors! We hope you join in!

I'll start.....

My name is Chris, I am 32, have been overweight since I was 5 years old, although I am at an all-time high right now. My band date is October 2nd, and I cannot wait!! I am single and dating, I work in insurance, and I have a great and supportive family & group of friends - including SherryW and her DH. lol. Oh yeah, my mother is also getting banded, and she is having surgery one week before me.

I'd love to meet my other MA bandsters and hear about your progress!

Chris

WJT,

I had my appointment with Dr. Jones on January 17th and I have my surgery date set for March 19th. I probably could of had it at the beginning of March but I was suppose to have my gallbladder removed. I had an appointment set for that in March then I cancelled it. I decided against having the gallbladder out. So I rescheduled my lapband to March 19th. They are usually booking about 5 weeks from the time you meet with the surgeon. Good luck!!

Hey fellow Massachusetts, I just got my date, it is May 10. I know, it seems SOOO far away. But I am very excited.

Cindy

Congratulations on the surgery dates folks!

And thank you all for all the support. I feel fantastic! I don't know why, not at all what I expected, maybe he didn't "inflate me with the gas?" Nothing is as bad as I had thought. Although the surgery took a bit longer than he had expected, due to thick ab fat. I am so happy!!! My Dear Wifw has been a dream through all this,,but alas, her driving could have been betterlast night,,lol,,or maaaayyyyybe it was just the roads:D ,, a bit bumpy and all. Well back to bed, it is only 3AM,,,I got up for meds, and a "clot walk",,,,,

Hugs ,,,

Hey Jim, Glad things went well for you and I'm wishing you a speedy recovery. You'll have to pick up some beautiful flowers for the wifey when you're able. I know my DH was awesome in helping me after my surgery. So supportive, caring and doting...I fell in love with him all over again Guess we're pretty lucky aye? Congrats and welcome to bandland!

Will do Shery,,she has the best flower goin though,,,hehehehe,,,ME! I remind he every day!! She is the best though. Thanks!

Wow up and moving already this morning the day after surgery? Good for you I didn't have gas pains myself the first day I got them later on during the week so just in case you might want to get some gas-X strips to help you out. Some people are lucky though and don't have the gas pains...hopefully you're one of them

Welcome to bandland Jim!! It's taken a while for you, but I'm so glad you're here!

hi guys! i've beenout of the loop for a while but i just read the last 3 pages of posts so i hope i'm up to date on stuff!

jim - how are you feeling? you will do great!

bandida you crack me up!

sherry - congrats on you bandiversary! wow! 1 year! 200 is my 1 year weight goal too but who knows..i added 3/4 lbs over the last 3 weeks! vacation, crappy eating. we all make mistakes. if it were so damn easy there would be no gastric surgery!

chris - how are ya babe?

hi deb!

so when is our next get together!?!?! i need a bandsters outing!

hugs to all!

dez

Hello everyone!!! Cool!!! more MA people to talk to...I don't feel so lonely now!!! :mad:

Fo those who are on their way to being banded, congratulations on your decision and I wish you the best. It's an intersting ride!!!! I like it sometimes and hate it others but I would not change it for anything in the world!!!! Keep me posted on your success!!!! I'm here for suppot as well to be supported!!!

Jim~ Go jim, Go jim!!!! :clap2: Congrats again and I wish you the best recovery. And yes your wife does deserve something special. I know my husband was WONDERFUL through my surgery and my "emotions". I wish you no gas, no pain and no gas (:think cause it sucked for me!:think )... and it started a couple days later...Keep us posted!!!!

dezadoo~ I try...:Banane59: and yes I think we should get together.. I'd love to meet all of you!!!!!! :clap2: Let me know when and where!!!!:clap2:

Hey everyone, I'm from Cape Cod Mass just was banded on Feb. 27, 2007 ended up with a hematoma, and phnemioa, but I'm surviving just waiting the bump where the port is to go away, does anyone know how long it takes???? How does everyone feal about getting filled does it hurt?? I'm scared about that part!!! Please let me know!!!!!

Hey everyone, I'm from Cape Cod Mass just was banded on Feb. 27, 2007 ended up with a hematoma, and phnemioa, but I'm surviving just waiting the bump where the port is to go away, does anyone know how long it takes???? How does everyone feal about getting filled does it hurt?? I'm scared about that part!!! Please let me know!!!!!

Hey Pocohontas~Congratulations on yur banding!!!! I'm so sorry you had complications but it gets better...I SWEAR!!! I didn't have a bump in my port area but it is still a little sore and I'm about 7 weeks out. The fills where my worst dread and they are NOTHING!!!! It's a little uncomfortable when they look for the port but the needle is so thin and beause they have you tighten your muscles in the area you don't feel anything. (at least I didn't). I had 1cc put in this past monday and will have another fill on the 20th. (i don't have enough restrcition) I wish you the best and keep me psoted on your journey!!! :clap2: :girl_hug: :clap2: :girl_hug: :clap2: and if there is anything I can do to help please ask either here or send me a private message (whatever you feel more comfortable with)...I'm sure everyone else would love to help as well!!!

Blessings!:kiss2:

Jim~ Go jim, Go jim!!!! :clap2:I wish you no gas, no pain and no gas (:think cause it sucked for me!:think )... and it started a couple days later!!!!:clap2:

Oh yes I found it:faint: I had the pains early this AM,,not so much gas pains for me now,,,eh,,,but everyone else is "suffering" my gas now, mostly my wife,,but, uh,, my 3 and 4 yr olds find it quite funny..:omg:

lol I think that was the one and only time I let loose in front of anyone...kinda didn't have a choice heh heh Normally I'm not a gassy gal lol

Hey i have a saying that I always quote..."I rather lose a friend then an intestine or my band!!!!!!!" lol!! now, I don't care who is around or when, if it has to come out, it's gonna come out.... Gas x, a warm heating pad, hot showers and walking, walking, walking, REALLY helped me...I'm so sorry :think i hope it gets better soon... Better things will come.

Blessings:kiss2:

lol,, my son told me today that it sounded likea big truck going by!!