Hello to everyone. I just had my surgrey on Aug 24, 2005. Was so excited when they called with the date to have it. Glad its done, just hope to do good with it. Thats what makes me nerves is the thought of it not working. Glad you all are here for me to talk too, cause I'm going to need you. Thanks Pam in MIssouri

Hi Pam, welcome to LBT!! Everyone has the same concerns, you're not alone. Just take it slowly and be patient, it's not an overnight change. You'll do just fine, and we're here to sympathize, empathize, and possibly answer a question or two along the way. You're on your way!!

Congrats & welcome to Band land!!

Hi Pam, Welcome!!!

Hello from Florida. I have been banded for a little while and lost some weight (still have a lot to go). I wish you all the luck and be easy with the new you, this is a very new and wonderful thing. You will most likely push the limits but who hasn't, Sometimes I still do, thank God those are few and far between. Don't get too hungry, when I get hungry I eat too fast and that's a BIG no no. I am happy for you that you have found this web site soon after your banding, unlike me I just found a month ago now. I am so happy to be in touch with people who are like me and have been through some of the same pain. Keep the faith, and the only dumb question is the one you don't ask. Peace for the south Butch

Pam I think you made a good choice to get banded. You will do great and be a wonderful success! Congratulations and welcome to LBT and bandland!

Thank you to all who replied to me I feel alot better knowing their are people like me out there. Thanks for the support. Pam

There are several of us who are new to this, and I think we all have the same fears. Let's hang in there and see what happens!

Wishing you great success!

Haygal in Texas