I just logged in for the first time - I can tell this is going to be a great resource for me! I'm being banded on 4/3 by Dr. Glascock at Sartori Hospital in Cedar Falls, Iowa. I am from Cedar Falls, so it's a great blessing to live less than a mile from the hospital where my surgery will be performed. I'm optimistic about my future and would love to offer encouragment to others as I proceed down the road to better health. It would be great to hear from fellow Iowans, as well as anyone else who would care to give me advice as I'm approaching surgery. :nervous

Hi! optimistic one i'am also very new to this site i live in Montgomery AL, I will be banded on 4/26/07 I'am very excited maybe we can help each other along the way i have done alot of reading and this web site is great. what kind of diet are you on pre-opp? from reading I've learned that some doc place you on all liquid for two wks and other high protiens low to no carbs diets I'am going on the high protens starting the 2nd wk of april I,am guessing that you have already started yours let m know how it's going also i would love to here from you post -opp to see how your doing and how the surgery went. good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Iowa???? IOWA???????????????

I'm originally from Iowa, Johnston to be more exact.

Congrats to you!!!

I just love your name!!! welcome optimistic1

Best wishes on your upcomming surgery...You are family now so make sure you keep us posted...

becky

Welcome to LBT! Congrats on your surgery date! It will be here before you know it! Good Luck!

Hello, Optimistic1! I am going to be banded in Cedar Falls soon! I read you were banded on 4/3. I hope you are doing well. I would love to hear how the process went and how you are doing.

A fellow Iowan!! (I was born at Sartori in CF!!)

Hello everyone!!!! Tomorrow is the day!!!! Thank you for all the great info i have been reading here. You are all an inspiration! Will let you know how i do. god bless ginger13:p

I Was Banded On 4-23-07, 2 Weeks Ago, Had My 1st Consult With My Dr. Lost 11 Pounds With My Clothing On 21 Pounds With Them Off, I Am Doing My Puree Food, Ate Mash Potatoes, Got Really Full Of Of Half Of That, Drinking Ensure For B-fast And Gatorade All Day. Walk The Track And I Feel Really Good. I Cant Wait For My 1st Fill. Can Anyone Give Me Any In Put