Hi, just wanted to post a quick introduction. My name is Mercy and I was just banded on February 9th, 2005. My banding BMI was 72. I'm single, don't have any children, and have a job that I truly enjoy. I'm blessed with wonderful family and friends, all who have been supportive of me since I began this journey over 2 years ago.

I'm looking forward to spending some time here.

Mercy

Welcome Mercy! You'll find lots of support and information here. Take some time and browse through all the old and new posts.

Welcome!!!! When were u banded? How much have u lost? Glad to meet u!!

Hi Mercy

Congratulation from Morgan Hill California.

Who's your Doctor in Roseville?

Thanks! I was just banded last Wednesday, February 9, 2005. I lost 20lbs in the 4 weeks prior to surgery for a starting banding weight of 408lbs.

Welcome!!!! When were u banded? How much have u lost? Glad to meet u!!

I was banded by Dr. Waldrep at Sutter Roseville. His practice hasn't placed many bands yet.

Mercy

I'm feeling much better actually. When they were first talking about discharging me the next day, I was afraid I wasn't physically ready yet. But I've only felt better and better since I've been home. Maybe they do know what they're doing at the hospital... lol

I don't live in Roseville, I live about 30 min away in West Sacramento. If you've been away from that area for a while, you'd be surprised at how much it's grown now. It's probably one of the fastest growing areas in the Sacramento Metro area. Everything is fancy and new.

Thanks for the well wishes.

Mercy

Congratulations on becoming a Bandster and on the great weightloss! Each day really does get better and better.

welcome and congrauations on being banded take one day at a time these firsrt few weeks

So Mercy, how does it feel. what are you eating..where did u have it done..hope all is well ...

Congratulations, Mercy! You might get a welcome burst of energy in the next few days; a lot of us get that bonus about 5-10 days after banding. Rest up; please check the food forum if you need suggestions on liquids.

Hi Mercy,

Welcome and congratulations on your band. I live in the Sacramento area as well... I actually do live in Roseville. I have MedClinic, so I am not familiar with the Sutter doctors, but I heard Dr. Waldrup has a lot of Gastric Bypass experience. Did you have any problems convincing him that you wanted Lapband vs. Gastric Bypass.

I hope you enjoy this site as much as I do. Take care and keep us posted on your progress.

Hi Anne,

I was with Med Clinic for over 20 years. I switched to Sutter so that I could be referred to Dr. Waldrep. Med Clinic initially referred me to UC Davis, but I didn't like how things were progressing, or rather not progressing, with them. Med Clinic then referred me to Drs Machado and Wolfe, but unfortunately, their practice didn't accept my insurance. That's how I came to change medical groups because Waldrep offered lap band, was experienced in high BMI patients like myself, and most importantly, accepted my insurance.

Dr. Waldrep has done over 1000 bypasses, he just recently started doing lap bands back in October. He's always offered it, but until this year, no one has asked for the band. Now it seems there are a few who are asking for it. I wasn't really nervous about his inexperience with the band. I knew he has excellent surgical skills and wasn't intimidated by my BMI of 72, he's done higher BMI's. Dr. Patching at Sutter General will only band up to 58 BMI.

I didn't have trouble convincing Dr. Waldrep that I wanted the band, but, he was extremely thorough in his questions and that I understood about both surgeries, and why I thought the band was better for me. His partner, Dr. Lublin, flat out told me the band wouldn't work on someone my size and postponed my surgery for 4 weeks saying I had to lose weight to prove to him that I could lose weight, and to rethink my decision on the band. When I came back 4 weeks later, I kicked ass and lost 20lbs total. Too bad I didn't see Dr. Lublin that day, I saw Dr. Waldrep and he agreed to do my surgery the following week (last week). Here I sit 5 days later, no complications, placed laparoscopically, ready to go back to work on Tuesday.

Mercy

2/9/05

431/408/400/200

Hello I am scheduled for surgery on dec 8th.... with waldrep I will be at the support meeting in roseville on sat... I am getting nervous...and I still have not decided which surgery to do...I am scheduled for rny but I am thinking of changing to the lap band...