I just found your site and am looking forward to finding others who are ahead of me on this path.<br /> <br /> Will

I live in the Santa Cruz mountains in California and I started this 360 lbs. My Doc was Vetter in Milbrae Ca.

Welcome, welcome,

Oh I bet those mountains are beautiful. California is one place I've never been but do want to see so bad. I loved the mountains in Monterrey Mexico where I was banded.

Hope everything is going great for you and congrats on your banding. This is the best place in the world for support and info.

Hugs,

Sherri Jo

Thank you - you are my first replier and I really am hopeful that this site will help on this journey.

congrats on your new life. Let us know all the details of your recovery and changes in lifestyle.

Hello there!

I only found this site a few days ago. I live in England. Had my band fitted on 31st March 2007 and so far have lost 35lbs. Some lose fas some slower. How are you feeling?

Karin xx

I really feel fine. I almost feel guilty for how easily I went thru the surgery. I did not need any pain meds at all and was up and walking within two hours of the surgery. It took a good 12 hours to get the anesthesia out of my system.

I am some what nervous about the wait time for the first fill.

I wish I could get it done now.

Will

Hello and congrats on the band! Was banded 27 July and have lost about 8lbs....restriction tends to go so don't worry about that. I am really looking forward to my first fill just to get that feeling of restriction back - I was losing until my pouch turned into the grand canyon almost over night last week! I have been heartened by some of the posters here though - apparently the weight loss can slow for a few weeks until the 'sweet spot' is attained through one or more fills. Good luck on the journey and remember to check in on the forum - it is a life saver when you feel down or confused!

Welcome! I get banded next Monday, I can't wait! You will find some awesome information on this site. Keep us posted and good luck to you!

Im glad you are feeling good. I was also up immediately as my surgeon insisted on it as soon as I woke up so my bum never touched the bed!!

Don't worry about the time before the fill you will probabaly gave some restriction. Just make sure u eat slowly and listen too the band. You will be fine

Karin xx

Best of luck to you!! That first fill will come soon enough..You need time for the swelling in your stomach to go down. I was banded 3/26/07, have lost 45 lbs and proud of it!! I have had 3 fills and go for #4 on 8/27..My 3rd fill was just alittle tweek, but its time for alittle more.. Anyway, good luck and keep us posted..

See how much support is here. You will love it here. If you ever have any questions you need answers to and I can help please feel free to pm me. I would love to see some pics of where you live if you ever get a chance. I envy you.

Good luck on this marvelous journey,

Your banded friend,

Sherri JO

come join us on the Monthly support group for August and you can be a Crazy Ate with the rest of us.

Congrats on being banded. Way to go and good luck on your new journey.