Hi everyone!

I am Janelle and I live in Cincinnati, Ohio.

I am 27, going to be 28 in August.

I weight 345 lbs and am 5'10"

I am married with no children.

I have two dogs, both boxers.

We in the adoption process for a baby.

I have not undergone LAP Band yet, but am going to see my doctor soon to start the process. Right now I am dealing with female problems first.

If you have any similarities to mine and would like to become support buddies please message me back.

Myspace: www.myspace.com/ohiorosejanelleres

Email: ohiorosejanelleres@yahoo.com

Thanks for reading!

Hi there,

I am from West Chester. I would like to get the lap band, however I had my thyorid removed 7years ago, and I'm not sure if this will hinder my desire to be smaller

I live in West Chester and was banded 05-04-07 at the Deaconess Hospital by Dr. Trace Curry. I lost 9 pounds on the pre-op diet, and 10 pounds since being banded, but things have slowed down down. I will get my first fill 06-07-07. I have an underactive thyroid and take 225mcg of Levothyroxine a day. I'm still learning how all of this works, and look forward to that first fill. I need to remember to eat SLOWLY and not drink while eating or just before. So far, I'm glad that I was banded.

Oh, and by the way........Dr. Curry has his own message boards (see them here) for lap banders. He and his staff are wonderful.

hi there, congrats on the loss!

Do u have Yahoo messenger? or myspace?

Janelle

Hi there,

Good luck on your upcoming surgery. I've been banded for 10 months and lost my first 50 pounds in the first 6 months. You will love your band. My doctor is Dr. Curry and he is fabulous. I just love him. I drive 10 hours round trip to see him and he's worth everybit of it. I am mysherrijo on myspace. Would love to be friends if you need one. Welcome and let me know if I can answer any questions for you.

wow, Mexico...why not Cincinnati? insurance reasons?

Have you heard of Dr. Fegelmann? I was referred to him by my PCP.

Congrats on your weight loss and good for the rest of the journey

Janelle

Hi!

Dr. Fegelman did my surgery on March 20, 2007. He was wonderful! I am waiting to get my first fill. I am down #35 so far.

Good Luck!

wow, finally someone that knows him!!!

Glad to hear good things about him. Thank you!

Janelle

WOW! It is great to see so many from Cincinnati. I live in Anderson Twp. on the east side of Cincy. I had my surgery with Dr. Kerlakian at Good Sam on April 3nd 2007. I have lost 40 lbs and am feeling good but hope not to fall into a rut. Look forward to hearing about all of our banded success stories!

Kara--I'm being banded by Dr. Kerlakian in 18 hours! Mine is the first surgery on a Monday which is not the most desirable time. I'm looking forward to Maria's lap-band support group in August. Have you attended the general support group?

Congrats on your decision to have the band! I had a fabulous experience at Good Sam and all of my nurses in the hospital were wonderful. Suggestions: Get up and walk as soon as you can. I did notice that some nurses had more experience than others on what lap band patients should be drinking. Stick with sips out of medicine cups of 1/2 water and 1/2 juice. Popsicles work well too. I have not been to any support groups as I was banded April 3,2007 and they do not start till August but I plan to be there in August. Are you from Cincinnati? I am glad to finally meet someone who is going thru this with the same doctor! Best of luck to you! Let me know how you do! Need anything I will do my best to answer any questions!

Super old thread... but... I am also in Cincinnati, looking for band buddies! I was just banded 6/4/12.

I am 27, have one son who is 6, am married, and generally pretty easy to get along with. If anyone is looking for lapband buds, message me!

Agreed! Super old thread but you never know! I'm 27 years old living in the metro Cincinnati area. Banded May 6th, 2011. Down 50lbs and stuck at this point! Love to talk about band issues and get overall feedback and support!

I'm going to message you! :]