Hi I am Maryann . I live on Long Island in NY.

I had surgery in 2004. I started at 225 pounds and got down to 160 but now am back up to 178.

I never really gave it my all; always tried to "play with the system" so I never really developed good habits.

I have tried other diets since surgery (such as WW, etc) which resulted in weight loss but always gained it back.

I have recently been not feeling well with burning and tightness in my chest and throat. I went to the Dr and we discovered a pouch has formed above the band and food/drink is sitting in there for awhile and not passing right thru the band.

I want to avoid surgery if possible so I am on liquid diet for a week or two to see if that helps. I am into day 5 of this and so far I think that I feel a little relief but still not that great.

I guess I will be starting from scratch and after the liquid phase will go to the next post op phase as if I am a new patient.

Would love a mentor to help answer questions about best practices, etc.

Thank you!

I'm scheduled for April 21 for my surgery. I moved from Long Island To Florida. I lived in Freeport, Lindenhurst and Hicksville NY

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Nice to meet you. What part of Florida are you in? Our daughter is currently in school in Tampa and we are long time Disney fanatics that travel to Davenport/Kissimmee/Lake Buena Vista area several times a year.

Good luck with your surgery!