My name is Sandy. I'm from Kenmore, Washington. I'm 41 yrs old, married to a wonderful man named Paul, and have a great 13 yr old son Bryen. I weighed 244 at surgery.

I was banded on Jan. 4th. So far I have been fairly low pain and will return to work tomorrow.

My Doctor is Dr. Kevin Montgomery of Northwest Weight Loss Surgery (NWWLS) in Everett, WA. He is great! Well, everyone there is great in my book! I was taken such great care of. My surgery was uneventful and my husband has been a complete angel :angel: !

So, I'm just getting through the liquids part of my recovery, then on to mushy foods when Dr. Montgomery gives me the all-clear. I have been researching different types of foods that I can have at the mushy stage. I bought a hand blender so I can puree Soups and things like that. I also really like tofu, so I will be able to get some Protein that has some flavors I like! After that, I will get my first fill.

So, I look forward to some conversations and ideas, support, giving support, and all that!

Take care,

Sandy

I go in to Northwest weight loss surgery tomorrow morning for my band. Dr. Watkins will be doing the surgery. I'm nervous but they walked me through the process so well and they have such a great track record the only thing that can get in my way is me.

How is the liquid stage? Are you hungry?

I too was banded at NWWLS. I had Dr. Montgomery. Even though I only talked to him that little bit when I did the first consult he was very nice. I have had nothing but good experiences with NWWLS and I find it very impressive how pretty much everyone who works there has had the band. Good luck and keep in touch. Maybe I'll see you at a support meeting??

As far as liquid stage...I wasn't too hungry at that point. mushy stage I was very creative with that one but again...not too hungry. Now I'm at the stage where everything is healed and am trying to get to my restriction point. It's a journey that's for sure!

Take care!

-Michelle, Arlington

Good for you Cricket. Im all about the positive attitude and your right up there. Its amazing how good your life can play out when your happy.

Sandy, congrats on your new band. You will love it.