Hey all. My name is Amber. I am 32 years old and just had my Lap Band Surgery this week on 9-11. I am doing well so far....I would have to say my main complaint so far has been the gas pain in my left side since the surgery.

I am so happy to have found a Lap Band forum for support!!

Hi Amber,

I'm in Issaquah - and I will be banded next month.... can we chat

Thanks, Barb

Absolutely!!! It's great to see another Washingtonian!!

Hi Amber and Barbara - I am also a Washingtonian. I was banded on Sept 13th. I must agree Amber the gas pain has been pretty intense!

Hello from Central Washington! The gas will eventually pass. Keep walking, it helps...

Good luck on your journey!

Bruce

Hi Washington ladies - lets keep connected and work as a team to support each other and accomplish our goals. There will be a "Banding BBQ" this Saturday, September 22nd in Lake Stevens - about30 minutes north of Seattle - I plan to be there to meet some new "banders". Oh - where are you gals going to be getting your "fills" ... when will you have your first fill?? Thanks, Barb

Hiya coastlgrl and bruce!!

Barbara....I will be getting my first fill 6 weeks post-op at my surgeons office in Redmond (Group Health Clinic.) Have fun at the BBQ and ask lots of questions!! :confused:

Hi All

Yes, Barbara please report back after the BBQ. I don't know when my first fill will be. I have a doc apt on Thursday. I suppose I will find out at that time. By the way - my name is Dee