I got the band on Aug. 3rd. Started full liquids today. Feel good but a little groggy from the pain meds. I'm excited to get on my merry way.

Starting weight: 271 lbs. Dr. Kirkland did the surgery.

I'm looking for members in Philadelphia. I have a 5 year old boy starting kindergarten in Sept. I have been heavy all my life w/ the exception of a 10 year reprieve when I stopped eating sugar and flour, weighed and measured everything I ate, and exercising. I re-gained my weight when I got pregnant and haven't been able to loose any. In fact, I have been gaining. Obesity runs in my family and I'm so tired of dieting. I'm excited about the possibility of loosing weight. I've never been skinny and don't expect to be, but If I could be healthier, be able to be more active (I used to be very athletic) and fit into regular size clothing, I will feel better about myself.

I've tried everything from OA to Liquid protein since I was 8 years old. I am 43 now. Thanks for reading.

Congrats on your banding! I was just banded in June. Each day you'll feel a little stronger...and nothing feels better than putting on your clothes and having them be acutally loose!!!!! Best of luck to you...

Peggy

thanks for the encouragement peggy. Where are you in this process?

Ellen

Hi:

I live in the Philly area and I'm considering the surgery. I hope I can get some encourgement from your progress and that we can help each other as we are "neighbors". Where did you have it done. I'm still looking for a good doctor, preferably in the Northeast.

i had my surgery at PA hospital (8th and Spruce sts.) in Center City Phila. My Doctor was Matthew Kirkland. He's very good and the facility is very highly rated. Good luck to you and keep me posted.

Ellen

hi im also considering lapbad surgery. i hope i can encougement also from you and the other people who is going thougth , i have a doctor already. it is all the step you have to take to get there . good luck judyann4