Hi my name is Adrienne, I am 35 years old and I live in Missouri. I am 5 days post-op, I had my surgery March 27th 2014. I weighed in at 357 on my pre-op appointment and today I weighed in at 340. I am do excited to start this new chapter in my life. I have been overweight pretty much my whole life, I am ready for a change. I have had a few freinds who have had the Lap-Band and some have been really succesful and some not so much. I did a lot of researching and decided that it would be what was best for me. My doctors name is Dr. T. Kido, he is GREAT, he is very nice and answers all my questions that he can. My friend suggested sigining up for one of theses sites, she said it helped her get through some rough days. I am really looking forward to meeting new friends taht are going through or have gone through the changes.

welcome mochic...congrats to you and your new start on life. this is a great site with loads of people to offer their advice and to let you know they are here for ya when you might have questions. please always keep in mind if there is serious issues to contact your Physician first, but it is nice to have some of these folks on here to guide us along. I only had my lap band done in January, so I have alittle bit of knowledge, but its good to have the veterans on here as well...they been there and done that!!! So glad you are doing great...17 lbs is AWESOME...Congrats on that for sure. You take care and follow your doctors advice and remember we are here for you.

welcome!! congrats on your new lifestyle!

Welcome! I was banded 03/13/2014. We can do this!

I also was banded on March 27th I'm excited to take this journey with you. I'm 4 days post op and down 9 lbs. I had my surgery done in Pittsburgh Pa, which is near my West Virginia home.

I'm also 35, so we have a lot in common. We can do this

I'm 36 and was banded on March 28th! Let's go team! I've been feeling good and sticking to clear liquids plus three protein shakes a day. Let me tell you, soup broth is my new BFF. French onion soup made up and then strained is just so tasty compared to all the artificially sweetened stuff clear liquids are made up of. If you get bored strain soup it's been a life saver.

Any March bandsters who want to join up on lose it or fitbit?

Congrats to all of you….welcome to banded life!

It is a wild ride and an amazing journey but so worth it in every way!

Wishing you all much success….one day at a time is the way to go!

Treat yourselves kindly, follow your docs orders, and reach out when you need support.

There are amazing people here to lend you support!

Welcome and congratulations on a brand new you.

Hi Iam 34 Iam getting banded Monday !! Glad we're all on this journey together.

Hi Iam 34 Iam getting banded Monday !! Glad we're all on this journey together.

Im being banded monday too!!

Hi my name is Adrienne, I am 35 years old and I live in Missouri. I am 5 days post-op, I had my surgery March 27th 2014. I weighed in at 357 on my pre-op appointment and today I weighed in at 340. I am do excited to start this new chapter in my life. I have been overweight pretty much my whole life, I am ready for a change. I have had a few freinds who have had the Lap-Band and some have been really succesful and some not so much. I did a lot of researching and decided that it would be what was best for me. My doctors name is Dr. T. Kido, he is GREAT, he is very nice and answers all my questions that he can. My friend suggested sigining up for one of theses sites, she said it helped her get through some rough days. I am really looking forward to meeting new friends taht are going through or have gone through the changes.

Hello Adrienne, congratulations on your new life. I too am from Missouri. I'm still waiting on approval. What hospital did you have it done? Wishing you the best!

So happy for all of you! If you have any questions along the way - just ask, we are all ready to help you succeed! We all need it sometimes too Congrats to all of you - you are on your way

Hi Iam 34 Iam getting banded Monday !! Glad we're all on this journey together.

I'm having my band on Monday as well !! I'm in the uk xx