My name is Andrea, I'm 38 and I live in the Northern Massachusetts area.

I was banded on 7/23/07 @ Lahey Clinic

Thus far, I'm feeling really great! I had a lot of pain in my left shoulder during the first week... but moving around and using heat on it made it feel better. I still get an ocassional 'tweak' there, but it's bearable. I'm very much looking forward to being able to hit the treadmill and elliptical machine next week! Getting back into a fitness program (pre surgery) made me realize how much I enjoyed and missed exercising. I've gotten the 'green light' to start some light weight training once I reach 6 weeks out... I want to keep as toned as possible while I lose the weight!

The board looks like a great place to get information, share stories and recipes, and ask questions. I'm planning on making it a daily stop!

Cheers!

HI Andrea!

Welcome to LBT & Congratulations on your band!!

Sounds like you are off to a great start. I love the elliptical machine too. I have found exercise to be the best way to relieve stress. I wish you a speedy recovery so you can quickly get back to your regular exercise routine!

Hey I am in Florida too, is Dr. Dietrick preforming your surgery??

I was banded a lil over 3 weeks ago and I to have leared fast that the eliptical is my friend!!! I was so happy when my docter gave me the green light to do pretty much whatever I wanted, unless it hurt obviously!! I'm sure you too will get to that point too.

Hey I am in Florida too, is Dr. Dietrick preforming your surgery??

Hey Staindgal!

No Dr. Dietrick is not performing my surgery. I am having it done by Dr. Murr @ Tampa General Hospital

ooooh, OK! just checking because i went to the lap-band seminar in tampa w/ dr. dietrick, and he seemed alright, but i haven't been able to find anyone on here that he's banded!!! GRRRR!!

ooooh, OK! just checking because i went to the lap-band seminar in tampa w/ dr. dietrick, and he seemed alright, but i haven't been able to find anyone on here that he's banded!!! GRRRR!!

Are you still considering LapBand Surgery?

I haven't found anyone on this site that has used my Dr. either but I met a lot of people @ the Seminar & Support Group that has used him and been very pleased w/their results.

Welcome and congrats on your banding.

Your right, this is a wonderful place for info and support. So proud things are going good for you.

Are you still considering LapBand Surgery?

I haven't found anyone on this site that has used my Dr. either but I met a lot of people @ the Seminar & Support Group that has used him and been very pleased w/their results.

Yeah, I'm still researching it... I would like to NOT have the procedure... Simply because I don't like pain, and I want to try to do this naturally first...

There just doesn't seem to be many people on here from Florida in general! Maybe that's because most BCBS of FL plans won't cover it?? I dunno!!!

Welcome to LBT and to bandland!

HI! I'm from Florida but up in Jacksonville. I had my surgery July 24 and am doing really good. GLad to know other floridians are on here!!!

HI! I'm from Florida but up in Jacksonville. I had my surgery July 24 and am doing really good. GLad to know other floridians are on here!!!

Hi fellow Floridian!!

Congratulations on being banded!! Glad to hear that you are doing well. Who was your doctor of choice. I see that you were self pay.

Yeah, I'm still researching it... I would like to NOT have the procedure... Simply because I don't like pain, and I want to try to do this naturally first...

There just doesn't seem to be many people on here from Florida in general! Maybe that's because most BCBS of FL plans won't cover it?? I dunno!!!

I can completely understand wanting to lose the weight naturally if you can. Is this your first attempt @ weight loss? For me I have lost and gained the same 70 pounds too many times to mention. So the band is just the tool I need to finally stop the yo-yo cycle.

Have you done a search on some of the other Lap band forums to see if you can find others who have used your doctor before? There are a lot of other lap band forums online.

I can completely understand wanting to lose the weight naturally if you can. Is this your first attempt @ weight loss? For me I have lost and gained the same 70 pounds too many times to mention. So the band is just the tool I need to finally stop the yo-yo cycle.

Have you done a search on some of the other Lap band forums to see if you can find others who have used your doctor before? There are a lot of other lap band forums online.

Yeah... this is my first ever real attempt at losing weight... I'm not sure why is took me 3 years of being obese to decide to try and lose weight... but here i am!!

I think I will look around some other forums, because honestly this is the only one I have been on!!! Thank you!!!