Hi, my name is Sheri. i originally joined BariatricPal in 2007 before Lap Band surgery in Mexico (Nov. 2007, Dr. Acevez) but I didn't really get involved with the forum here, opting instead for a yahoo forum. I did lose quite a bit of weight with the band but I got way too tight and my fill nurses quit their services during that time and my husband lost his job, making a visit to a band doctor at $350 per fill impossible. So, I proceeded to eat around my band for the next 3 years and managed to stretch my pouch but good. I am now looking into revision surgery (Steven Hunter, Virginia Mason, Federal Way, WA) and I am trying to get my head in the game this time. I did learn a lot from my banding experience and I am hoping to learn even more before starting this journey. I would like some suggestions on reading ,material (head hunger, etc) and I am looking to connect with others no matter where you are in your journey. We're all in this together, right?

Welcome back and glad to see you. (That was for Sheri, not the spammer!) lol

I'm also seeing more spam lately. It's frustrating.

But a book that had been great for me is the "big book of gastric bypass" it's written by Alex Beecher (I believe) he's the one who runs the site. It has helped with so many questions that I have had. Also never be afraid to ask questions here, I've gotten so much support from everyone here it's amazing.

Good luck on your journey

I'm also seeing more spam lately. It's frustrating.

But a book that had been great for me is the "big book of gastric bypass" it's written by Alex Beecher (I believe) he's the one who runs the site. It has helped with so many questions that I have had. Also never be afraid to ask questions here, I've gotten so much support from everyone here it's amazing.

Good luck on your journey

Please click REPORT whenever you see spam. We deal with spammers and spam posts pretty quickly. Thanks!!

Thanks, everyone! I am happy to have a place to go for answers and to share stories, etc. I think I am more nervous this time than I was before the band. Now I know I can totally screw it up if I want to and I want to be much more prepared this time. I was already leaning toward The Big Book on Gastric Bypass and now I know it is the one I should pick up first!

Welcome to the Forum! I ordered my book a couple of days ago. Hope this journey is a good one for you!!

Thank you, Bring it! I ordered it too and I have started reading it. Trying to get as much information as possible before The Big Event!