Hi There,

Allow me to introduce myself, I am LEKEKARI. I have been banded for 5 days now. I am completely new at using this site and chat places. I have millions of questions to ask and am looking forward to sharing this journey with others.

Welcome Lekekari, I'm new here too. I will be banded on 5/8 and boy I can't wait! Hope you are doing well now this exciting journey you have begun! Good luck.

Betz.

lekekari,

I too was banded on April the 23rd! And I am new to this whole ciber support thing. However, I must say I am not ready to go out in public and find a support group. At least I found someone who is on the same time line as I am! My BMI was 57 when I started, what was yours? I am a short 5'2" and 317 pounds and at the surgery was down to 299. The pre diet is enough to take all the weight off! I am not at work today... I am going into the doctor to check my incision and port that are not staying closed. This is likely an insulin issue. But I was at work yesterday, teaching small children.

Can you tell me about yourself?

5 days of hope

Hello,

I would be glad to help with any questions. I was banded on Dec. 3. I am down about 70 lbs so far which is not usual I am told. Started at 325 and now down to 255.

I will be going for my 2nd fill on May 1. I started to feel food slipping through the band. Doctor said that was a sign to get a fill.

Ask away and I will do the best that I can to answer.

Brian - (aka Starr...who is my cat.)

Hello Quick question What kind of insurance do you have and where did you have surgery at

Hello and welcome! I was banded in 2008 on 4/23 :biggrin:

Congrats on your surgery and wishing you a speedy recovery!

Welcome and congrats on your surgery and weight loss so far.

I was also banded on the 23rd April and I really hope we do as well as Brandy, who's just had her 1 year anniversary (You're an inspiration, Brandy!!).

In case you might be interested, wanted to let you know that there's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time. It's a wonderful place for support.

Also, you've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE.