:clap2:Hi my name is Kyle Ann. I was banded on 10/18/07. I have lost 21 lbs. I had my surgery at Temple University Hospital in Phila. my doctor was Dr. Meighlan. I am very excited to be moving on in a positive direction and I am looking forward to communicating with other who are going thru exactly what I am.

Hi. My name is Trisha and I am scheduled to be banded on 11/29. I am nervous....any advise for me. I too look forward to watching my weight go down rather than up.

Hi, Just be ready. get all your food prior to surgery. I lived on crystal light the firsttwo days. It hurt a lot more than I thought but after a few days I felt better. Drove after a week (should probally waited 10 days) 2 weeks out I feel fine minor pain. I found I lived in night gowns for the first couple days. It was easier to go to the bathroom and not have to bend over to pull on jammie pants. Make sure you have a comfy spot with the phone, remote, and a drink with in reaching disatnce.

Good Luck!

Welcome!

I wish you all the best as you begin your weight loss journey!

Hello. My name is Emmy and I am just starting to learn what this lapband is about. My Michigan BC National Insurance requires 12 mos documented weight loss which I started in July. I am 57 years old. I have been trying all my life, but have not documented it for 12 consecutive months. My surgeon is Kevin Krause with Wm Beaumont hospital in Michigan. I just want to learn from all of you about this surgery. If anyone has heard of him, please let me know. Thanks.

I wish I had found this site, or thought to look before my surgery on 10/30. I thought I was well prepared and educated on what to expect. This week has been sort of hellish. Only because I was not prepared for the internal swelling, which made even sipping something almost impossible. I was very discouraged on 11/2 wondering if I had made the right decision. Last evening I started feeling better and tonight I actually got dressed and went to a symphony for a couple of hours. Okay, I am tired and sore, but I did it. I think we should all know the first few days you are very sore and feel like crap, but I still lost and THAT FEELS GREAT!!!