Hi All,

My sister told me about this board. I've been on the obesityhelp.com lapband board for about 6 months.

I had my surgery 7/29/04 with Dr Ricardo Vargas Q. in TJ Mexico. As of this morning I'm down 58 pounds. I have the swedish band and have had 1 fill of 3.5cc, but I have no more restriction than when I had the surgery.

I am retired AF, and an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay (fulltime). I am married to a wonderful support gentleman by the name of Robert. I have to great kids, our daughter lives here in the same town with her husband and 3 children; our son is in the AF and is station in Hawaii (just got back from Kuwait).

I am so glad I have had this surgery. It has changed me so much, not just in appearance but in attitude. I know that I can do all things through Christ to strengthens me... with His help and this wonderful tool we have I can take charge of my eating and weight.

Kathy of Hemet

Wow, Kathy, you're definitely doing something right! That is a huge chunk of weight in such a short time! Congratulations on being banded, happily married, great kids, and grandkids. Aren't you glad you feel better and can get out and enjoy that great family more now? There are others here that have the Swedish band. Keep up the good work!

Kathy,

Welcome, and congrats 58 pounds is an achievment. Keep up the good work and post some pics, before, durings and afters really keep the almost banded going.

Good Luck to you,

Welcome Kathy! You are doing an amazing job! I am looking forward to having you join us!

Welcome Kathy!! I havent been banded yet, and also new to the group.. Its nice to hear great achivements like yours.. makes me more excited about the change im going to make.. Thanks!

Hi,

Thank you all for your warm welcome.

I have lost a lot in a short while and have noticed some loose skin. Haven't been exercising... but hope to get started next week with my dh. That should take care of that problem.

I've gotten kind of spoiled with the quick weight loss, too. I get antzy when the scale doesn't move! I've been at a plateau for the last few weeks, then this morning, boom it moved! I felt like doing a dance.

Kathy of Hemet

7/29/04 Dr Ricardo Vargas Q.

250/192/135

You are doing so awsome! I haven't been banded yet and I sure hope I can follow your example!!! welcome to the site!