Hello Everyone,

I'm another 'newbie' bandster. I had my surgery last Tuesday, Sept. 14. Someone at our doctor's support group meeting told me about this website and I thought I'd check it out today. Right away, I saw you all address a problem I had yesterday---I swallowed some gum by mistake! So, already, I'm learning from you guys!

You all sound like a great bunch of people and I hope to talk to you soon.

Fran (aka 'Bunhead')

Welcome Fran,

I hope you enjoy this site as much as I do. Everyone here is very nice and knowledgable.

Good luck with your journey.

Take Care,

Welcome Fran!! Glad to hear your surgery went well! Please feel free to browse all the sections as there is much knowledge throughout these pages!

Welcome Fran! I hope to see you post everyday.

Betty

Hi Fran,

I hope you find this group helful and enjoyable. Many of us have really come to depend on this group for support of all kinds. Thanks for joining us! Teresa:)

Welcome to LBT Fran... this really is an awesome forum... I literally would have been lost without everyone here throughout the banding process! Congratulations on being banded and hope you love your band as much as I do!

Darcy

Welcome Fran, Looking forward to hearing from you!

Welcome and congratulations on being banded! Oh, yes. Swallowing the gum, been there, done that. I've sworn off gum forever!

Nancy

Hi, Fran, what is your height, age, and beginning weight? You'll do great with this Band! It won't let you fail, even when you want to. You'll be amazed at how much better you'll feel physically and emotionally - in a really short amount of time. Best of luck to you! Take care of yourself and please obey YOUR doctor's rules! We want you to heal properly and not have any problems! Oh, yeah, and DRINK THAT WATER (but not w/meals)!