Hi,

I'm brand new to this site, so I hope I don't mess stuff up.

I live in the Charlotte area. It's good to see other people in the area are either having the lap band or have had the lap band.

I had my first appointment with Dr.V this afternoon. Everything is rolling. Wednesday I have my endoscopy.

How are people doing with the band? I know the other types of surgeries you loss fast, I just like the advantages more with the band.

If anyone is looking for a therapist, I have the best! She hadher stomach stapled in 97. She told me if I could find 5-10 people she would consider starting a group for us with a small fee. If anyone wants to know more about her please let me know.

I can't wait to hear from you.

Have a great day,

Dianne

Hi Dianne! Welcome to LBT! There is a small Charlotte group emerging, you will find us in the North Carolina Forum...where you have posted your thread. It's good to have you!!

Hey, what area of Charlotte? There is talk of an informal gathering of local bandsters. Let's see what we can get going!!

Hi Kathy,

I'm not far from 485 Providence Rd area. It would be good to get together. I have met so many people that have had the other surgeries. I know only one bander and he is in NJ. I haven't seen him in over 25yrs!

Are you having a tough time? I'm excited and scared at the same time!

Hello Dianne,

It is great to see so many Charlotte people coming out. This is awesome. We need to get something going in July. I am having my surgery on Thursday. Keep your fingers crossed! And then I will be getting two boys in July to watch so I am busy. But I would love to get this group going and meet up somewhere. We should do a mall and window shop while walking. That would be good to exercise and not go somewhere to eat. That's what we are trying to get away from right? But, good luck to you in your adventure. This is really exciting. Kathy and I go way back! Just kidding. I just met her in April when I first started out. Keep us updated.

Thanks,

Angie

Welcome Dianne,

I too am off of 485 but the opposite end . I live just a few minutes from where 485 and 85 cross going towards Gastonia. I'm also going to be wroking with Dr. V. I'm getting prety excited. It looks like there is enough of us banders popping up in Charlotte area, maybe we can get the official lap band meeting started back up at presby. Dr V's office used to have one, but participation was low so they cancelled it, but there was a note that it could be restarted if intrest was there.

Anyway, welcome to the group Dianne.

Melissa

Hello Dianne, Welcome!! I was banded on the 13th by Dr V. It's very exciting I am so happpy to finally have this journey behind me and on the road to a new me. Being banded I think was the best thing for me. I didn't like the risk that came along with the by-pass. I saw Dr V on monday also and he said everything was going great. The weight loss made me feel pretty good also.

We are talking on meeting in July somewhere...keep reading in the NC thread. I know that Angela from Dr. V's office will start the Lap-Band meetings back up if we can get enough people it would be at the center or at presby. I know a couple of people who would probably join us.

Again Welcome...we are here together!

Welcome to LBT, and good luck!