:puke: Let me start by introducing myself! I am 42 yr old female, living in Ronkonkoma, Long Island. My surgery will be at BHMH by Dr. Brackmen. He is new to this Hospital but has done the banding in St. Cathrine's and Winthrop hospital. As you can see I am having the Lap-Banding done this MONDAY at 8 am! Right now I am more excited than anything else!! I am sure come Monday I will feel a little :nervous . If anyone out there can give me more insight with how I will feel with the banding I would love to hear from you! I know many that have had the Grastro but not the banding. I would like to know what kind of weight loss I can expect with in the first week. I know the my Dr. has said that until I get adjusted not to expect too much, but there will be weight loss due to the liquid diet.

Thanks soooo very much for any help anyone can give me!!!! I am so looking forward to the NEW ME!!!! :bolt:

Hi. I am waiting to be banded and have devoured the internet for months gathering everything out there for my hard drive. You will do great. I understand from people who were addicted to coke (diet and regular) along with tons of Mexican Food or whatever is your cave place, that goes away. You just will not want the things you used to love. You will know that it is not right for you. Because you will be on liquids and not really hungry, your body will have time to heal and adjust to the new life. Just keep the faith. Don't be afraid. Journal if needed. You have begun a new you.

I too was banded on the 18th and so far am REALLY happy! I've lost 10 lbs and have had a very smooth recovery, and appreciate all the good support and tips on this site.

How did you post? I could only figure out how to reply to yours!

Are you sick of soup yet?

I too was banded on the 18th and so far am REALLY happy! I've lost 10 lbs and have had a very smooth recovery, and appreciate all the good support and tips on this site.

How did you post? I could only figure out how to reply to yours!

Are you sick of soup yet?

Well most of my recovery went well. I did get pretty sick after the GI test the next day. The great drink they give you...NOT! Made me pretty sick after the test. There has to be a better way. Like you I have already lost 10 lbs since the surgery. Happy about that! I am walking around pretty good, but still have some pain. But I am sure in time that will all go away. Thanks for the up date! Yes I am looking forward to something other than soup and protein shakes!

Hello to you all :clap2:

My name is April and I was banded in Montorey Mexico in June 2005. I have lost 55 pounds so far and have been a bit disappointed with the weight loss. I ran across this website and thought it looked really intresting. I had my 6th fill and I am really tight. I have been living on fliuds and its been really hard! It nice to be able to talk to other people who are going through the same thing I am.

My surgery was 9/18 also. I live in Middleport NY. Just wanted to say Hi! I'm new at this forum.

Bye for now , Kathleen :welcome: