I love this site =) There's a support group in my area that meets once a month. Once a month? Whateva!

I know a support site like this can't replace a doctor's advice, but we all know how hard doctors are to get a hold of. It's SO nice to be able to get a quick answer (or even search instead of post and get a QUICKER answer) when you're worried about something. And it's nice to have some place to "hang out" where you KNOW you won't be judged.

I love you guys =)

Jonathan

Hello all. I am relatively new...actually a lurker for a while. I also love this site and have become addicted to it!!!! You are all very supportive and informative. I was banded on December 10th in New York. I began at 208...gained 2-3 pounds while waiting for the surgery date...and am now 198 lbs (which I weighed going into surgery). I hava an Inamed Lap-BAnd and have had three fills so far...to a grand total of 1cc, 1cc, and .5 cc's. (total 2.5 cc). My weight is very happy on my body and not budging. Just yesterday I felt the first experience of being full, but am not sure if the golf ball in my throat is the "signal" I've been waiting for...I think the scale is the real signal. I guess I should join the once a week club, but will wait for a few pound off first.

I do want to thank you all for being such inspirations. I have not yet figured out how to navigate this site, so bear with me if I haven't yet told enough about myself.

susan 5'3"

208/198/130

12/10/04

NYU med ctr/DR. REN

Hi, Susan, look forward to getting to know you better on LBT.

jonathon I really love this site too! I know you guys will be really sick of me soon.Hope your doing better. Glad you all are here too!

Becky - You can visit me anytime! You can bring your DH too, we'll all go riding!

This is my only support group. As far as I know, there aren't any other bandsters in ID. My husband is very supportive, since he's been banded too, but he lives in another state.

You can come and visit me too... we'll visit over crawfish pie and gumbo! YUM!

(see? there's the 'food for entertaining company' thought again)

Gald to hear you are feeling better. I really like this sight too. I know when I have my surgery this sight will help me as much as it has you. And don't forget that you are helping too. Since I have only found this sight a month ago, you are the first person I can follow from start. Your testimony is a blessing to me and many more who choose not to post. Don't sell yourself short. It takes a strong person to share so many details. I only hope I can be the same example after my surgery. Okay, Im going to stop now... getting emotional.... must be PMS...where the hell did that chocolate go???

Well Paula, if you are serving crawfish pie and gumbo, I'm coming with her! Becky stop by and pick me up too!

Well, Becky you have to pass by me to get to Betty, so could you stop by and pick me up too?

And you go right past me so I'll be waiting. Sounds like you better come in a bus. The Harley won't hold all of us! Paula, get to cooking, girl!