Im 23 Yrs Old. Im Gonna Have The Procedure On 6/18 Currently I Am 262 And My Goal Is 150 Soo I Have A Long Way To Go, But I Am Optimistic About The Future And I Truly Believe That Without This Surgery My Weight Well Only Get Worse.

Welcome Carie and congrats on your surgery date! I wish I would have been able to do this when I was 23...good for you!

Thanks!! How Are U Doing After Surgery?

Surgery went smooth, after surgery very smooth, I had some liquid that was forming under my port incision, not a problem. At times I wonder if he remembered to put the band in because I have has such an easy recovery. I can't wait for my first fill (July 2).

Where are you having your surgery done? How do you feel about it? I was sooo excited and now I am ready to move on to the next phase.

This site is amazing, I found sooo much support and understanding here, I hope to see your posts around!

Hey Carie I am 20 y/o and was banded on 11/3/06 and weighed 250lbs, 7 mos later I am down 55lbs and have never felt better. I wish you the best of luck with all of it. Let me know how everything goes.

Carie, you'll make your goal!! Congrats on having the maturity and foresight to get this done while you're young! Best of luck with your surgery.

Mal, I had my surgery on May 2 and I go for my first fill this Friday and I AM READY...you put it exactly the way I feel...to move on to the next phase!!

Im In West Palm Beach Fl, Im Having My Surgery At Jfk Hospital. Im Getting A Little Nervous Now My Surgery Is At 3pm. I'm Nervous But At The Same Time I Cant Wait!!

Hi Emma, That's Great!! Thanks I Will Let U Know How It Goes I Can't Wait Until I Start Losing Too!!

Hey Uniqueone!

Thanks So Much.good Luck To You Too How Are U Feeling After Surgery?

Congrats on the date!

I am sure, with hard work, you will get to your 150lb goal!!

Carie, I'm sure that all went well. Take care of yourself and listen to your body...recover well!!!

Welcome and congrats on your decision to get banded. Great site for support!