Hi, my name is Beth. I am 28y old. I got my band 2/28 & am down 17 lbs!!YAY me! I also have not had to take any inulin for almost 1 1/2 weeks. I just found this site & I am excited to meet & learn from everyone!!

welcome Beth!

congrats on your weight loss so far!!

Congratulations! I was banded on Feb 27, and have lost 10 pounds. What was your starting weight (if I may ask)?

You are doing great!!!! Keep it up!

Best wishes and hugs.

Hi Beth,

My name is Linda. I have been looking at this site and reading what everyone has been saying. I am trying to decide if the Lapband would be right for me. How hard was it for you to get back on your feet from the surgery and start eating food again. Did you miss it?

Great Job Beth. Glad you're here. Where did you get your surgery done at?

Congratulations! I was banded on Feb 27, and have lost 10 pounds. What was your starting weight (if I may ask)?

My starting weight was 217lbs. So the next time I go to the doctors I hope:thumbup: to finally be under that 200 mark!!!!

Hi Beth,

My name is Linda. I have been looking at this site and reading what everyone has been saying. I am trying to decide if the Lapband would be right for me. How hard was it for you to get back on your feet from the surgery and start eating food again. Did you miss it?

Hi Linda! I am less than 2 weeks post-op so I am still a little tired, but am getting around ok. I relly haven't been that hungry, but I am on full liquids & getting tired of the same stuff every day. I will start a soft diet 3/16 & am looking forward to it!! Please let me know if you have any other questions!!

Great Job Beth. Glad you're here. Where did you get your surgery done at?

I had my band done at Akron City Hospital, Summa. They did a great job!!!

Awesome, I just had the Band done on the 28th of Feb. today i went in for my first check up and i have lost 12lbs so far. I have so much energy already i have been doing nothing but not stop cleaning..lol I am still alittle scared of the whole thing but at the same time very excited. Oh yeah im 32 and a mother of four ages from 6yr old twins and 8yr old and a 10 yr old. happily married for 4yrs.

Hi Beth,

Well, I am going to a Seminar on March 22. I am trying to get all the information I can. I have a consultation March 31st with Dr. Tersigni, in Coos Bay Oregon. I talked with my husband again last night, and he is so afraid of all the side effects that this might have. He wants to know if there are anyone who has had the lap band for at least 10 years or long with any complications.

He just can't seem to understand why I just don't stick with Weight Watcher. I did very well on that program, but then slowly I gained it all back again.

What can I say that will help ease his concerns.

Beth, I am now in the insurance review and approval/denisl phase. How are you doing on the loss? I am having my band done by Dr. Z. at Akron City.

Hi Beth! Doing really well with the weight loss. Keep up the good work!