Hi everyone, I would like for all of us in Ohio to start talking and getting to know how we are doing with our Lapband or if your are thinking about having the surgery, how things are going for you.

I had my surgery Oct. 18, 2006 and I have lost 30# so far. I wish it would be more but hey at least I'm losing and not gaining. I really haven't had any problems with my lapband. I have had two fills so far and I think I might need another one when I go back to my Dr. in January. I chose not to tell anyone about getting the band except for my parent's, not even my two grown sons. You see I have failed at so many attempts in losing weight that I didn't want the pressure of everyone watching me and feeling that I would be under a microscope. For the first time in many years I do feel in control and I know that I can make it happen and finally win this battle that I have been fighting for so many years. Don't get me wrong I know that it's not going to be easy but at least now I have a tool that I know will help me get there because it has already started me on my way.

I hope to here from some of my Ohio bandster family, because I really do care how you all are doing, I feel that we could be such a help to each other.

I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday and I am looking forward to a fantastic New Year.:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Congrats! and God Bless you on your journey.

Hi everyone! Just wanted you all to know that I got all of my bloodwork done for my surgery August 12th! I've lost 8 pounds since last Wednesday! I'm really looking forward to seeing a new me!

Howdy! I was banded on June 8, 2009 by Dr. Tace Curry in Cincinnati. I had my initial visit w/ my PCP on April 14 and went down to Cincy for all of my pre-op fun on May 26 & 27. My first fill was on July 7. My second fill is on August 13. As of July 24, I have lost 42 pounds. :smile2: I feel absolutely great!

Thanks K...God is good! Lost 5 pounds first week. On my way!!