Hi! I could really use guidance from someone who has already walked the path I am heading down. I am a 40 year old married female, and live near San Antonio, Texas. My husband is very supportive but I need someone who has experienced what I will be inevitably going through. I am 5'1" and started my 2 week pre-op diet at 211lbs. I am currently at 204. My goal weight is 132 (my wedding weight!).

Hi there,

I'm pretty new at this myself. I got banded 8-13-08. I am getting my first fill on this Thursday. I've lost 20lbs, I wish I would have gotten my first fill 6 weeks after the surgery like the other people in my group because I haven't lost any weight for 15 days. I am still very very happy with my decision to get banded.

Buy some "Gas-X" Thin Strips, and have them on hand because you will need them. Make sure you have some comfortable shoes to walk in, it really helped me with the gas pain. I don't know how much knowledge I can give you because I'm only 2 months ahead of you,. If you just need moral support or someone to talk to I'm here.

Good Luck,

countrygir1

Thanks for the tips on the gas-x - I have read that before but i appreciate the reminder! Thanks for replying, too - I will need all the support that I can get. I am sure as my journey progresses, I will have more and more questions. Hopefully someone who has had their band for a lot longer will also reply to this - that way we can both get help! How was your surgery experience? Are you in SA?