Hi, I'm new to the forum. My name is Amy and I was banded 1/23/09.

Looking forward to the discussions.

Hi there, just looking to talk to people who have had the lap band put in and what their experiences are/were like. Both good and bad. I want to know all the stuff that doctors don't necessarily tell you. I'd like info from real people who've done weither it's good or bad.

Congrats on your band!!!!!!! I have not done my yet but I will be soon!!! Gongrats on the weight loss so far!

Hi Amy,

I was banded the same day as you. Congrats!!!!

There is a thread with just people banded on 1/23. There is a good # of us. Feel free to come and join.

Thanks all for the congrats and the invite.

I was sore at first, but am feeling better now, and still convinced that I did the right thing.

Overall not a bad experience so far, except for the C02 they pump into you. Now there was some not fun pain, but it has just about dissipated.

And where would that thread be? I've looked but there is a lot of threads to look through.

Hi Amy,

You can click on my user name and view my posts and find the thread from there. Its called Friday, January 23, 2009.