Hi- I'm Gwenn. Banding is scheduled for April 30 in Los Angeles. Cedars Sinai Hospital. Dr. Kahlili.

I've been on and off this forum for months while doing the prep, etc. I find it very very big and a bit overwhelming. I'm hoping to find a group that's smaller to get to know. This is great for looking up something or asking a questions, but I'd like to see some of the same people hanging out and supporting each other through this.

Does that exist within the board? Any suggestions? I'll be back on Tuesday.

Thanks-Gwenn

Hi Gwen,

I'm Sharon. I am scheduled for the 29th. I start my liquid diet Sat. I am getting very excited! Good Luck!

Congratulations on your up-coming surgery. Alex has set up some chat rooms and there's also age specific groups you can post in. Look for the "new" next to things such as the e-magazine.

Hi Sharon. I'm on the 30th. My doctor doesn't put us on liquid before...but I'm on for 3 weeks after. I tried liquid for a day and had trouble- so I added protein. Just keeping it low key. GOOD LUCK.

Gwenn

I'm on the 30th, too! It's coming right up!

Welcome. I was banded last year on April 30. What a year it's been...never in a million years thought that I could say that I've lost over one hundred pounds. Good luck on your journey!!!

Hello Gwenn,

First of all, congrads on your upcoming band date. Just relax and take it a day at a time. Not only are there chat rooms. But there are forums that are age specific, band date specific. I found that talking to people that were banded around the same time really helped me. Please remember that everyone is different and everybodys body is different. so what works for one person, may or may not work for the next. Always check with your dr also. Dont let anyones story scare you,some people have a tendency for Drama and overexageration.

Best of Luck to you. let us know how you are doing.

Lois