Banded on 1-3-05

[SHAZ 0]

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

[leatha_g 4]

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

[nightingale2u 42]

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

[Iluvharleys 15]

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

[Jammin & Losin 1]

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

[New Hope 37]

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!

[Vera 7]

Congratulation!!

[SHAZ 0]

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

[New Hope 37]

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.