Hi, I am Judy in Beverly Hills. I am new at this and also very excited :nervous Haven't been banded yet, my appt is in two weeks. Does anyone want to talk to me about their experience. I am really funny and sweet and hope to hear from you..:kiss2:

This is the best place in the world for questions, info and support. I would be more than happy to answer any questions you have as most people on here would. You can pm me or ask on here it doesn't matter.

Hugs and welcome,

Sherri Jo

Hi Judy!

I wasn't scared about the surgery. I was more excited about making changes in my life! I had a smooth recovery and have been doing well so far. I'm hoping to have lost half the weight I need to lose by mid-December.

Congratulations on your decision to join us bandsters!

Hi Judy, I was banded on Aug. 7, 2007. Prior to my surgery people kept asking if I was getting nervous or anything, but I really can't say that ever did. My answer was "I guess as it gets closer maybe I will", but I never did. I guess I was just ready to get it over with. I started the process in March, and got banded in Aug.

The surgery was really easy for me, I was taken into surgery at 7:30am and home for 3:00pm the same day. I never had the gas pains that you will read about on here. I guess I was dreading that a little, because I have read many posts, about how bad the gas pains can get. I was lucky I guess. I can just tell you follow your doc's post-op instructions closley, and sip lots of Water and Clear liquids in those first few days.

Good luck on your banding, I you have more questions please feel free to pm me I'll answer any thing you need to know.

Jim

i'm having mine next thursday, sept 6

and i'm really excited to get going!