Hi, this is my first post. I was banded 3 days ago.

Congrats, how are you doing? I'm same age, I hope you don't mind, I'm going to be watching your progress. Inspire me! Good luck and God Bless!

Congrats, how are you doing? I'm same age, I hope you don't mind, I'm going to be watching your progress. Inspire me! Good luck and God Bless!

Thanks, I'm doing well. I saw the doctor last tuesday and he said I move to stage 3 on the 18th. I am having no trouble swallowing or drinking. Do have a lot of gas though. So far I have lost 30 lbs. I not really sure how to work on this site. People have charts and all...

I had surgery on a wednesday and went back to work on Monday even though I was still sore. I am having trouble getting all the Water in though. Where are you in this process?

Donnarama03, I'm going to meet with a nutritionist on 4/10th. My lap band surgery probably won't be until June. I'm glad your doing well. I'll be watching your progress and wish you continued success! BigAli

Hi Donna and Ali! I'm from Long Island, New York and I was banded on 11/10/08. I know how you both feel and what you are going thru at the stages you are in, respectively. If I can help either of you with any questions you may have, please let me know. Of course, I will be speaking from my experience, but I always feel that all input is good. So let me know if there is anything I can do. In the meantime, good luck with your journey...you won't regret it!

Hi Donna and Ali, you are in for a wonderful ride of your lifetime. I was 55 at time of surgery 12/20/08 and am down 55 pds so far. People treat you so different when you become a normal size again!! I am originally from NY and moved to AZ with husband 5 yrs ago. Love weather here but miss my people from NY. Good luck on your adventure and believe me you will never regret this.