New to OH

Hi Everyone. My name is Sharon and I am writing for the very first time. I started the surgery journey two years ago and was well prepared for the gastric bypass. In the end I chickened out. I just was not ready. In January 2007 I was at the clinic and noticed a sign for Lap Band Surgery. I asked for a referral, it was granted, I met the surgeon and had the proceedure done on February 7, 2007. I will see my doctor again on April 10 for my 2 month check-up. I lost 13 pounds in that first month, so I am anxious to find out what the second month did. I am very happy to be in this situation and happy to now be part of this forum. I am sure that I will have lots of questions over the next few months. Very glad to be meeting you. Sharon

Welcome, Sharon. Congratulations on taking that first step to a healthy you. Feel free to ask any questions you feel like asking. No question is off limits. Crystal

Thanks for the welcome Crystal. Today has been a very funny day for me. My daughter had her gallbladder removed yesterday by my same surgeon and she is still in the hospital. Today I was there to see here and soooo many people were asking me how I am feeling, etc. I finally asked one nurse, "uh do I know you?" He replied that he was my nurse when I had my surgery. Seems I did alot of talking while in the hospital. Guess it was not bad, I complimented everyone for whatever reason and became the talk of the hospital. OOPS. But it was nice to have people notice my improvements. Just wish I could remember what I said. Anyway, thanks and I will be sending out the questions. Sharon

Hi Sharon! Nice to have you in the LapBand Family! I had my surgery March 1, 2007 and doing great. I almost did the bypass as well, but was nervous about the intensity of it. I have no regrets on doing the LapBand. I've lost a total of 30 pounds so far and I'm feeling great! I'm going to be joining an exercise class soon so that I can tone up. Nice to meet you. Connie in Colorado Springs

Hi Connie in Colorado Springs. Where did you have your surgery? Mine was at the Air Force Academy. Where do you go for a support group and where are you going for the exercise? How are you feeling? That 30 pounds feels wonderful doesn't it. I hope you do better than me in the second month. I only lost three pounds. I was so disappointed. I had a second fill today and I am really feeling awful. Maybe it was filled too much. Have you had your first fill yet? Thanks for responding. Sharon