Had lap-band on October 12, 2007 at Legacy Good Sam Hospital in Portland, Oregon. My Doctor is Jay Jan. Everything went fine and I am up and about. Joined the support group at the Hospital but it is so very new that there are only a few members, and no action on the net. I need to be able to talk to other people who have had the surgery and discuss what is happening to me now.

Hi, I'm new to this page but very happy to find people to talk about it.

I was banded on October /2006, and have lost 74 pounds.

good luck!

Congratulations on being banded. I was banded on October 11, 2007 in Douglas, Georgia. I noticed you were from Portland and I wish I was there. I was born and raised there and all of my family are there.

I'm glad that you have a support group at your hospital. I live almost 2 hours from where I had my surgery, so this is the only place I can go to hear from others.

How are you handling the diet? Are you still on all liquids? I'm getting ready to transtition to the pureed diet. Really rather looking forward to it.

Good Luck and I hope things keep going well for you.

Hi and Welcome! I am from Eugene and will be seeing a doctor tomorrow here in Eugene for a consult to find out when they can do my surgery..... Very excited.

Hi, I'm new to this page but very happy to find people to talk about it.

I was banded on October /2006, and have lost 74 pounds.

good luck!

Thanks, I have gained 4 pounds, but hope this is normal, is it? It has only been 12 days.:faint:

Thanks for the welcome. I live 200 miles south of Portland in Canyonville, Oregon. I can only visit my support group when I have my appt with the doctor on the 14th of Nov. I used to live in Foley, Alabama ( near Gulf Shores and Pensacola, Florida) but we had to leave when Ivan, Dennis, Katrina, and Rita decided to mess up our lives. So, you used to live in Portland? How did you get to Georgia.?

additional to last message.......I am on pureed foods already. Scrambled eggs. MG, I can't believe how bad baby food is. I have tried the mixed vegetables and they are awful. Had to mix it with cream of chicken soup.

Hi and Welcome! I am from Eugene and will be seeing a doctor tomorrow here in Eugene for a consult to find out when they can do my surgery..... Very excited.

Hi Brandy.....I had to go to Portland because of my age....70... Portland was the only place where they would take Medicare patients. That's how I got from Canyonville to Portland. Good luck to you tomorrow. It is worth it.

Hi...I have not had the surgery yet.....next Tuesday and I know I will some net support. I wish I could help you now, but I will after my surgery....