Hello my fellow lap banders!

This is my first time posting here. I just found out about this website from a woman I met in my doctor's waiting room last week. Let me introduce myself:

• I had surgery on 13 June 2007 at 8 a.m. (first surgery of the day). My surgery took place in Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge, VA. I only mention it to let you know how wonderful the experience was. Potomac Hospital recently renovated their surgical floor and all the rooms are private. What a luxury not having to listen to all the chatter from a roommate and her family and friends. The room included a huge bathroom and a sofa sleeper in case you wanted someone staying overnight.
  
• My doctor is Denis Halmi, and I couldn't ask for anyone more gentle, caring and patient-focused. I've experienced many surgeries throughout my life, and this lap band was the easiest. I was up and walking within an hour or so after being wheeled back to my room. There was almost no discomfort except for some gas pain in my left shoulder. I stayed overnight as directed by my doctor.
  
• To date, I have lost 40 pounds and am pleased with my progress. I need to lose about 45 more to reach goal. The weight came off easily in the beginning but has slowed considerably. I had my first and only fill on 30 July and go back for my second on 25 October. I took off two weeks from work to recover but probably only needed one. However, I enjoyed the extra time to relax, read and simply ejnoy the time away from the hectic lifestyle of working in the Washington, DC area.

I LOVE my lap band, and my only regret is that I waited so long. I look forward to meeting new friends here and sharing comments, questions and successes.

Hey Novalady, I have not been banded yet but, I think that will be my only recgret also, I am 46 so I'm sure I have alot of life left in me.

I just joined this website too! Your entry caught my eye because I also live in the DC area. I am a mommy of one, have a great husband and a great career as well. I live in Poolesville, MD and would love to hear from you. I don't have surgery scheduled yet, but I am hoping by February with Dr. Barry Greene. My name is Sarah, my email is hecandsarahsdesk@verizon.net. I hope to hear from you soon!

Hi, I just wanted to say that Dr. Halm is my Dr. also, and I like him alot. I was banded in March of 07, have lost 45 lbs, and am not happy about that. Things seem to be at a stand still. I will see him again next week and hope he can find a reason for this--like has the band slipped or anything. Good luck to you, and I like this site too.

Welcome and congratulations on your success to date. I too live and work in the DC area. I live in Waldorf, MD and was banded in DC. Good luck on your journey.

hi, welcome to LBT.

unfortunately, the weight does slow down as you start getting closer and closer to goal... best of luck to you!

hey guys!! Do you know of any fill doctors in the DC, VA, MD area? Do you know how much they charge? (without insurance?) Thanks!!