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

Hi Everyone, :help:

I have my surgeon's appointment TODAY,11:00--Dr. Jones, BIDM. I am almost sure to get a surgery date today. This web site has been a God-send, and I thank you all for participating.

HOWEVER, I am very worried about some of the problems people have experienced, and as I read ALL of the posts on these issues, I've become very wary of the surgery. I know nothing is "free," but will I become a farting, productive burping, port- infected, reflux-experiencing MESS? :omg:

What experience have you had with these issues? New Englanders tend to tell it like it is! I know I can count on you, but hurry!

Fenway Friend,

Lorna

Lorna, Everyone's experience is different. I can honestly stay I haven't had any trouble up until now at my 16th month point. I'm starting now to have acid reflux and I'm seeing my PCP regarding it Thursday. Prior to this and 75 pounds later there weren't any problems other than fighting that head hunger demon. Talk all your worries over with Dr. Jones today..THATS why you're meeting him and it's important to get it all out and talked about prior to getting your date.

Good luck!

Sherry

Lorna I can that nine months out nothing has been a real issue. I had the little issue with the port incision potentially being infected, but that cleared up no problem. Now, like Sherry said, the toughest thing I deal with is the head hunger and working on changing my bad habits. It's not easy, but it's always been worth it! Good luck! :eek:

HI Lorna, haven't been in this thread for awhile, but I can tell you that I haven't experienced much at all. It's been rather sympton free except that I do sometimes have "cute" little burps when I drink too fast and they don't last long. really, I don't sound like a beer slugging truck driver( sorry if I offend any beer drinking truck drivers out there! I was married to one in my dark past so I know what I speak of!!) I think you tend to hear only the bad things experienced , like anything else. if it were like that few would want this. My only problem is that my 1st fill had to be posponed due to my location and lack of vacation/sick time to take the day off. Not a good idea. :hungry: all the time now. wasn't hungry at all nearly till the fill was due. oh well, haven't gained but stopped losing, but that will all be better soon!!! Good Luck

Thanks. I fell better already!

Lorna

Hey guys, I am being banded one week from tomorrow at Lahey Burlington and I am excited, anxious, and very nervous. I felt the need to check in here and I think this going to a huge support for me. It is really important that I connect with "people who understand."

Hey guys, I am being banded one week from tomorrow at Lahey Burlington and I am excited, anxious, and very nervous. I felt the need to check in here and I think this going to a huge support for me. It is really important that I connect with "people who understand."

 

:whoo: GREAT!! Good luck , try not to be nervous, ya right! really, nothing to be nervous about. you'll do great. I'm sure it will all go well, that is where I went, who is your Dr?

Congrats Bostonchic and welcome to LBT.

Sherry

Hi Everyone,

Tomorrow I see the anesthesiologist. Surgery is Monday!

Whew!

Lorna

Good Luck Boston Chic, Lorna and Quinn (I think yours is soon too!) You will be very happy with your decision. I am 10 weeks out and down 30 lbs! I bought a size 16 pants today....in the misses section!!! I feel great and you will to. Keep us posted!

Maureen

Hi guys,

Thanks so much for your support. I have three days to go. I find out tomorrow what time my surgery is on Monday. I am trying to get all the laundry done, house cleaned etc before I go in. I am having it done at Lahey Burlington w/ Dr. Nepominshey (sp?) I will check in when I get home Tues or Wednesday depending on how I feel. Can someone tell me how to add the tickler on to posts?

Have a great weekend and please keep me in your prayers.

Thanks,

Eileen

Tickerfactory.com create a ticker and then copy and paste the first code box info to your signature. It took me a few tries. Good luck!!!

soon bostonchic! soon!!they seem like forever, but soon it will just be a distant memory! I'm sure all will go well. To do the ticker, just click on anyones and it will take you to the site where you will then be instructed to do your own. Once you have created it you go to the control panel at the top of this page and add it to your signiture. If you can't get it I can go back and try to remember how I did it !

Hi Everyone,

My surgery is Monday at 1:30 at BIDH with dr. Jones. Good luck to Boston Chic!

Has anyone had a hiatal hernia repair at the same timr?

Lorna

Good luck Boston Chic and Lorna. You'll do great! These last couple days will really fly by (I know it doesn't seem it, but they will). Check in after your surgery and update us when you feel up to it.

Cindy