anyone on here in the baltimore area? would love to get together with people for support/friendship.

Hi there. I'm in Harford County and work in Baltimore County. When were you banded.

Best,

Aimee

Hi,

I'm in Harford Co. too but work in Baltimore City. There are lots of groups out there. I just haven't found one I'm comfy with.

Cheers,

Gail

I'm in Baltimore. I just met with the surgeon and Nutritionist. Meet with the shrink on Monday. It sounds like I should be able to have surgery on 4 to 6 weeks.

Dora,

wow 4-6 weeks thats wonderful. what doctor did you decide to go with? Best of luck and can't wait to "officially" welcome you to bandland!

Cheers,

Gail

Hi Dora,

Congrats! That's great news. Which doctor are you using?

Best,

Aime

I'm going to Dr. Singh at St. Agnes. My endocrinologist said of his patients that have had either by-pass or banding, he's seen the best results at St. Agnes. Their results are really good. They've been doing this surgery longer than most in Baltimore except at Bayview.

That's great Dora. My aunt goes to Dr. Singh and loves him. I go to Sinai and have considered switching to Dr. S. Best of luck and welcome to the club.

Hi- I was banded 14 months ago by Singh. Would be happy to talk/get together with anyone about my experience with them, very positive.

Kathy

Hi, I live in Laurel, Howard County, I was banded in June. Since I don't have transportation I use this forum as my support group. Dora, congrats on your pending surgery. Good luck.

Hi Do I -- Looking at your ticker it looks like you're doing well. I finally have a date -- Aug. 26. I'm not nervous about the surgery, but I'm realizing I've made a big commitment to myself and that's making me nervous. Will it work in the long run for me. When I hit my 50s I started to settle into accepting myself with the weight. Making this decision has turned that all around. It's time to stop letting myself drift into being old.

I hope things keep going well for you. I'm tired of waiting. I'm ready to start doing. Dora

I know what you mean about drifting. I finally realized that there were so many things that I could not do any more. I didn't realize what I was committing to before I did it. I did however give up bubbly sodas and caffeine months before my surgery. I think it made it easier that I wasn't giving up everything all at once. I'm still learning to self correct and have had one fill. It surprises me when I forget to eat!!! Never before in my life has that happened. I'm so glad that you are on this site before your surgery so that you are more informed than I was and you know exactly where to go when you need help! I'm always around. Where are you being banded?

I'm going to be banded at St. Agnes by Dr. Singh. My endocrinologist recommended St. Agnes. I go Monday for my pre-op and pre surgery class.

I know things will work out OK in the beginning. But I work with a woman who was banded, lost a fair amount of weight then started gaining it back. I'm hoping that I can look at what she does wrong and see what I need to do to make it work.

I live in Harford County in work in Baltimore County. I will be banded at St. Agnes one week from today on 8/18. I am scared out of my mind. I have not been to any support groups as it is really far to drive and I have a hectic schedule. Would love to get together if there is a group closer to Harford County.

Hi, I live in Howard County and don't have transportation so on-line support has been my lifeline. I didn't go to any support groups before my surgery but my medical team was great! They answered every question, some times before I thought to ask! This website has very compassionate people who are going through the same thing. The surgery was longer for me because I had to have a hernia fixed at the same time but I encountered no problems and even with the extended surgery I took only one pain pill because I just knew I was going to hurt when I fully awakened. LOL, I didn't hurt at any time, don't think the one pill was THAT effective.

Please don't be frightened. You have made a great decision that will improve the quality of your life.

Please email me if you need someone to talk to before or after the surgery. I don't need to send you good luck, all of us got that luck when we decided to take our futures into our own hands.

Hi Dora

I was banded in April 08 by Dr. Singh. He and his staff are wonderful. It was a very smooth process and the post surgery care has been outstanding. Good Luck!