Thought it might be good to have a common thread where everyone could introduce themselves and chat.

I am 27 years old and I was banded 9-20-07 by Dr. Bagnato in Albany, Ga. I've had a pretty good experience so far, with no complications. I'm losing weight and keeping it off for the first time in years. I can't wait to meet everyone and hear your stories!

Hey yall!!! I'm Apples y'all probably know of me by now LOL!! I am 20 yrs old I live in NJ currently originally from Mississippi but I have moved alot in my day LOL SC, GA (atlanta), MD, and not here. I am married I have been with hubby for 3 1/2 yrs... only been married for the half 6 months of marriage. He is an army man. I love his guts LOL! Eventhough sometimes I wanna kill him and bring him back to life but all and that's my baby!! I currently a Pharmacy Technician went to school for a yr for this trade also I am a psych major (I am currently taking a break from school right now alot has been going on and my hubby was stationed in TX so I am moving there like 2 months after surgery) I ultimately want to be a child psychologist so I will go back to school once I get to TX. No kids yet have to get myself healthy first so I will be a cute pregnant chick. I'm here to make friends and support. I am 20 yrs old now and I wanna start my new era off sexy and fit. i dont wanna be fat on my 21st birthday!!! It really hurts to excel in every other thing I have done in my life except this. My parents were tough on my I always had straight A's on school and miss smarty pants in my books but whne it comes to this !! So I just pray, hope, and wish that the band will be the key to unlock this ball and chain called my weight! Thanks for read LOVE 2 ALL!!

Hey, I'm Janie, 26, Southwest Virginia (GO HOKIES!). Anyway, I was banded on December 11th, and am beginning to be very discouraged. I feel like I could eat a house. Not just a trailer, or a double wide, but a mansion. I'm famished. I lost 24 lbs, but am now gaining some of it back since I've been off my liquid diet. I haven't had a fill yet, and I am eating about.....50-75% of what I ate before my surgery! Please tell me this will change. I am worried that I am stretching my pouch! I am feeling NO discomfort, NO nausea, NO anything! I need some encouragement please!

Janie, don't worry, it will definitely change! It may not change with your first fill, but you'll definitely start losing again once you get decent restriction.

Aww Apples your surgery date is my one year bandiversary. Good luck!

I'm Stacy, 27, future skinny bitch. I already have the second half of that down, just have to work on the first. I'm sassy and blunt to the point of rudeness. My likes include napping and working out (not necessarily in that order) and my dislikes include menstral cramps.

Skinny bitch is my nickname around work.

I think I mentioned getting a t-shirt made with that. Of course I work with all size 0 (and shrinking) women, and I'm still overweight.. but skinny bitch nonetheless!

my name is lindsay and Ive got 25 years under my shrinking belt. I go to school in Indiana and have been managing the greatest sports bar for 4 years now. before banding I gave up fried food and drinking which is not super easy considering the place I work 40plus hours a week.

nice to meet all of you.

Hi all,

I am Solaa and I am 29. I was banded 11/1/2007. I have so far lost 25lbs. I am a slow loser but I am O.K with it becuse I know it will be long term this time around. I too am looking forward to having babies and being a "skinny bitch" or a "preggo cute chick" some day.

I work out five times a week, two days with a trainer, and what I have noiced helps me with the head hunger, is exercise.

I love shopping and sleep...not in that order, but either order is five with me.

Nice to meet all of you...

Solaa

Hey I am Catie I am 28. I live in Kuwait, originally from Atlanta GA! I was banded on the 24th of Nov. I have only lost 10lbs, 14 on a good day. I got my first fill a week ago today and so far no restriction. I am married to the love of my life, we met when I was 21 and have been married 3 yrs last month. Our son Isaiah is 3 1/2, hope for more once I lose weight. I am currently 230lbs started at 240.2 I am 5"7.

I am totally interested to know what y'all are doing? I read about south beach on a thread and may do it but did y'all diet first or just smaller portions on sensible foods? A bit unnerved right now! I need some tips. I posted a thread about samples of meal plans so please ladies and gents lemme know! Congrats to your amazing success and God bless!

Hi all,

I am 28 years old and from Raleigh, NC. I was banded in Denver, CO almost 11 months ago. I am single w/no kids and happily banded!!

Hi all,

I am 28 years old and from Raleigh, NC. I was banded in Denver, CO almost 11 months ago. I am single w/no kids and happily banded!!

Skyeblu

I live in a smaller town called Dunn, I think it's about 30 minutes from Raleigh. We moved there because my husband was transfered by his company. We only lived there for about 5 months, but I really liked it there.

hey yall! im natacha and im 20. i just got banded on 1/9/08. ive lost 23 lbs all together since my preop and since ive been banded. im loving my band so far and hoping to see more great results!

Skyeblu

I live in a smaller town called Dunn, I think it's about 30 minutes from Raleigh. We moved there because my husband was transfered by his company. We only lived there for about 5 months, but I really liked it there.

Hi Georgia Girl,

I know where Dunn is. One of my friends from college was from there. I'm glad you are liking it. What part of GA are you from? I have been going to Roswell for my fills.

Hi everyone! I am 27 will be 28 in March. I have been married for 8 1/2 years and we have 3 children. I am getting my band on the 16th (YEAH)! I am excited and ready for my lapband journey and hope that I can learn a lot here as I go through this process.

Hi everyone!! My name is Kelly and I am 29. I have been banded almost a year now. I am not single, but not married yet. I am waiting till I will look good in a wedding dress. I am close to my goal, but I am thinking about changing it.

Hi Everyone! im Angela 21 years old from Massachusetts. Not yet banded still trying to get threw the process. No children. I am engaged to the love of my life with no date. I hope to be skinny so i can have a cute little dress!

I Also attend a community college and am 2 semesters from getting my A.S. in criminal justice. My ultimate goal is to become a probation officer.

get at me.