Hello everyone,

I am 48 years old, have been heavy all of my life except for a few years of starvation. My first word was "more". I started this with a BMI of 43, weighing 260 pounds. I chose the wonderful Dr. Nizzi up here in Northern Michigan, but his whole group is good.

I'd been thinking of bariatric surgery for more than four years, and seriously talking about it for two. When the Lapband option came to town, that decided it for me. Unfortunately, my family Doctor calculated my BMI incorrectly, and I didn't question it, so I waited another year before doing my own calculatons and finding that I did indeed qualify for a Lapband. Do yourself a favor and do your own research!

I had the surgery on 071108, so only four days ago to date, and I feel good. The incisions itch a little, I am still taking some pain meds, and am slowly progressing on the liquid diet. At this point, no regrets. Thank you! Jeanne

Congrats! I was just banded on 7-9-08! I am feeling pretty good too! I just joined this forum, and it has already been helpful! Good luck to you on your journey!

Congratulations! Best of luck to you on your exciting journey.

congrats to both of you! i was banded June 26th of this year,all goin well here as well

congratulations and best of luck to you.

This is very exciting stuff... :biggrin2:I was banded on June 24th and I'm loving my new life.. I have lost 18 pounds so far - mostly water I know - but I'll take it! Today is the first day that I can eat "normal" food and I'm thrilled about that. The "mushy" food phase was fine but the liquid diet seemed to last a bit too long.. I feel really good, better than I have felt in a long time.

This is an awesome site and I am looking forward to using it as a tool in this new journey.

Good luck to you and I am excited to travel down this road together...:thumbup:

Welcome to Bandland - it's a great journey and even greater tool! Best wishes to you both!

Christina

Congratulations and best of luck. My insurance has approved me for both Lap Gastric Bypass and lapband. I'm trying to decide which one I'll do.

Congrats on your band :frown: Now the journey begins!

Hi Jeanne,

I'm from Petoskey and had my sugery on July 28....originally I was supposed to do it on the 11th but I switched it. Glad to meet you!!