Hi everyone. I have a consult scheduled with Dr. Canaday in Gallipolis Ohio on November 7.

Any advice is welcomed. Don't know anything else to say...right now anyway.

Welcome Ziva!! You have come to the right place for advice, support and answers. I love this site. I've learned so much and have made some very good friends here. Good luck with your consultation, your surgery, and your new life with your new band. Keep us posted. Becky

Hi! I also just registered for this site today. I went to a support group and all but one person had gastric bypass, so am still investigating on my own. How many pounds do you want to drop? I want to lose 90.

Welcome Ziva and Linkoop!

This site is the best there is because you are chatting with people who have had this all done. Gone through Bandster hell (the time between the surgery and your first fill) and everything else. The lapband is great but its not a miracle. You will have to still work at controlling your hunger and what you eat but the band will definitely help. I'm a slow loser plus I have had problems so I have not been able to exercise too much which slows the weight loss. Each time you get a fill and the band tightens you get more and more restriction which will help alot. There are people who complain of pain and other complications but those are really low compared to us others who have had no complications whatsoever. You are going to love your band and what it can do for you, IF, you do what you are suppose to as far as eating right and getting some exercise in.

Take care and I congratulate you on taking your first step to becoming a healthier you.

Yvonne