Good Morning,

I can't believe that I haven't posted here yet. I read everyday and just realized that I haven't told everyone that I was Banded Feb 3, 2005. Everything went really well. A bit of trouble getting the breathing tube in, but I was made aware that it might be a problem so I didn't freak out to much, and it was over very quickly and the next thing I knew I was in the recovery room.

I live in Indianapolis and traveled to Cincinnati to have surgery with a really great surgeon Dr. Trace Curry.

I was walking to the Bathroom the night of Surgery and walking down the hall the next morning.

I did spend two nights in the hosptial due to the distance from home and the bit of trouble with the breathing tube. Doctor being extra careful is fine by me. I wanted to stay the extra night also because I didn't want to travel two hours the day after surgery.

Came home and have been doing pretty well ever since. There have been times when I have felt a bit "baby blueish" and sometimes a little uncomfortable then others. But not bad. Nothing too bad at all. And every day is better then the one before.

I am 10 days out I think. I have lost 16 pounds or so. Healing nicely. Not too hungry. Still on mostly liquids with some thicker things added slowly.

You guys are such a wealth of information. I truly appreciate all of you. I have been reading here since I first heard of Lap Banding and have gained so much knowledge. I know it has made the journey thus far so much easier. And I know I will continue to need you. And I hope to be able to give back to others.

thanks to everyone.

Hugs

Vicki in Indy

Vicky congratulations and I'm so glad you posted to tell us your experience and progress. Glad your doing so good with your weight lose.

Hey by the way I was born in Jeffersonville Indiana and have been back several times visiting family.I also have family in Louisville Kentucky. Its a small world.

Sounds like you had a good experience! I can't wait to be joining you!

Sharon

Vicki, you're doing great! So glad that you got your band and are getting better - every day. Keep drinking that water!

Welcome to bandland. Hope all goes well for you. Happy loosing!

Vicki, thanks for letting us know about your getting banded. I'm so glad everything is going smoothly for you. I went to I.U!

Nancy

Vickie - Welcome to bandland! You seem to be doing very well!

Thanks everyone,

I think I am doing pretty good.

Every day is better.

Jamie it sure is a small world.

Nancy I have one son and daughter in law who graduated from IU and are teachers and I still have a son in his fifth year at IU.

Thanks for all of your support