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!

Hi all, I am 27 and had my procedure done on Jaunary 12, 2008 by Dr. Contreras Guarista at the Versalles Center in Tijuana, Mexico. It was the best decision I've ever made. I feel great and have lost 10 lbs in my first week.

Hiya! My name is Sarah and I just celebrated my 26th birthday Friday!

I am getting my band on the 31st of this month and I am VERY anxious and excited. It has been a long long haul for me and to finally be able to count down the days on 2 hands is amazing!

Good luck to everyone!

Hi my name is Nikki. I am 23 and from OH. I have not been banded yet. But I go for my psych eval today and the last visit of my six months of "medically supervised diet" on Friday at which point all of my paper work will be sunmitted to the insurance company. I am crossing my fingers for a speedy approval.

I am a college student and work full time. I love clubbin', shopping, and reading.

ok this is so wierd I didn't have to do a pysch eval....has everyone had to do that????

From what I understand not all doctors/ insurance companies require it.

Mine was almost a joke. Questions like; do you want to kill yourself (no), do you hate yourself (no), do you or have you had an eating disorder (no), are you sad or do you cry alot (no), do you understand what the surgery is (yes)

I mean really if I had some sort of problem do you not think I could figure out how to answer these questions. So really there was no point to it except to charge my insurance company LOL

oh okay lol I was like that's wierd!

I'm Sarah, I'm a southern girl, I'm so excited I've found this place!

I am getting banded in March, hopefully. I'm really ready. I think I have about 160lbs to lose.

I can't wait....seriously.

Glad to meet you all! :biggrin:

Ok people HELLO Im samantha from V.A. I am being banded on 3/14/08 and cannot wait for this journey to begin- any advice would be great and or things to look out for

sarah what state are you from??? and congrats on your upcoming banding also!!

and hi samantha!! congrats on your upcoming banding! anything specific ya wanna know just ask!

I had a psych eval too guys ... and it was pretty much just a talk it was the guy who was like 75... and he rushed me through it just a chat we couldv'e did over the phone LOL. I think he was ready for his nap he was so old LOL.

My psych eval was with this awesome chick that also had a band. She said shit and fuck alot which I found extremely hilarious. I really loved her.

I am 23 as of friday! Woot. I was banded on 9/7 and have lost about 53 lbs.

Hey everyone, My name is Jen . I'm 26 years old and live in Ottawa Canada. I was banded Oct 18 , 2007 . It has been hard but for the most part it's been great. I'm down 2 dress sizes and 1 bra size . witch means alot to me . I'm very happy that we have a forum just for people in there 20's. Hope to talk to all of you soon .

Hi,

I'm Charly from St. Louis, Missouri USA. I was banded on Dec. 10, 2007 and have lost 30lbs. I LOVE MY BAND!!! This is a great board. Thanks to whoever started this.

And since I'm already posting this, I thought I'd add something else, because I think it applies to our age group.

Okay, this may seem like a crazy for some of ya'll who have hectic lives, but I'm in the VERY SMALL percentage that has a LOT of free time--A LOT!! I praise God that he has blessed me with a wonderful Monday-Friday 9-5 job (no overtime required unless voluntary, and then I am paid time n' half). I have no kids (but, 2 dogs) and no hobbies. I come home and fix a homemade meal EVERY NIGHT and I still have 4-5 hours with nothing to do but watch TV. I wanted to explain myself before I go on. So, I'm starting to eat little things here and there because I'm so bored. I exercise during my lunch hour at the gym in my building because I like the way it makes me feel for the later part of my day. I've been applying for part time jobs to keep me busy and help out with bills. I think I'm going insane with all this free time! I just needed to "vent" about this. If anyone has any suggestions, please share!!

Hi all,

My name is Heddy I am 20 years old and attend th University of Kansas. I was banded on 12-18-07 and have lost about 20 pounds. I love my band and everything. I had my first fill a week ago and I can definitly feel the restriction. I am wondering since you all are younger if you guys have tried drinking since you have had your band, I know it is a big no no but I have dabbled. I havent gotten sick from drinking ever so I am wondering really how bad it is if I dont drink it with high calorie mixers. my band feels really tight, I have a hard time with alot of stuff going down but I dont regret it for a second. I have had trouble also with stomach gas that I feel like I have to burp up to get rid of....any suggestions? I hope you all are doing well and let me know how much progress everyone has made or when you all are getting banded.

Heddy