Hello Everyone

My name is Shaz. I've only known about the sight since my surgery on 1-3-05. I was one of the fortunate ones whose insurance company paid for the procedure (United Health Care). My initial weight was 235 and having a small bone structure, I have experienced several health challenges as a result. As of one week ago I have already released 18 lbs (smile). This seems to be going well!

I had my surgery at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago. It was done by Dr. Rasponte who is a very patient, thorough and experienced doctor. I came home the next day and only had to use a pain killer (liquid tylenol) twice. I am now almost two weeks postop and I feel great. I think this is one of the best moves I've ever made!

This is a wonderful web site, the best I've found. I plan to take part in some of the social events as well.

Thank you for all of the useful information. It's been very helpful to me. This is TRULY a support group!!!!

Shaz

Congrats Shaz!! We're glad to have you here! Good luck with your journey!

Welcome to Bandland Shaz! I think you will grow to love your band more and more each day! Congrats on the weight-loss too!

Darcy

Welcome to bandland! I'm glad you finally found us!

glad your doing so well. Come back often and tell us more about yourself. You got lots of new friends and good support here!!!

Congratulations! How tall are you? I'm small-boned, also. So I know that weight is so hard on your bones and joints! You won't regret this one bit!

Congratulation!!

I'm 5'7.5" and I am experiencing severe knee disease. I look forward to the day when I will get relief from this as well as other discomforts. Thank all of you for your warm welcome.

Shaz

banded 1-3-05

Shaz, our very own Bush Baby (Rica) got her band last June because she was looking at double knee replacements. Now 50 pounds lighter, she's doing great. If you do a search, you can find her thread showing her before and after pics. Of course, she was gorgeous before her weight loss! If you pm her, I bet she could give you some good info.