Pre-Bander here! Any comments for me?

Hi, my name is Kristen. I am doing all the pre- ops for Lap-Band. Does anyone have any comments for me that has had it done? Also I will chat with anyone else too! I live in Middletown, 30 years old. Tell me more about you!

Hey Kristen, Welcome to the OH family. I had the gastric almost ten months ago and I have lost 105lbs so far. My cousin had the lap almost two years ago and she is doing considerably well. She goes up and down, but she is not as disciplined as I am or others. I wish you all the best on your journey to the losing side, you will do great. We have alot of great people on this site who are caring and supportive. Good luck with all your preop and congrats on your decision to do the surgery, you will see how better you will feel and how much more happier you will be. If you ever need anything don't hesitate to contact me. I am a very good listener and shoulder. Take care and God Bless. hugs KimC

Thank u Kim. That is very nice of you. I am new to this but.. What does everyone like to talk about?

Dear Kristen, I was banded on August 24, 2005 and am pleased with the decision to undergo the procedure. My first fill was on October 14 and Dr. Aranow said afterwards "now you are at square one!" Until the fill, I had little or no restriction, but that has now changed and I am losing weight. The post-op hunger I experienced while in the liquids only phase diminished when I progressed to solid foods and is even less now post-fill. Do check out the Lap Band Forum on Obesity Help where you will find the "All Band" discussions on the board most helpful, I am sure. Please feel free to email me directly if you wish. Good luck with your pre-op testing; you are in very good hands with Dr. A and his staff. Mary M

Kristen come to the support group at MMH on Mondays- there have been a small band (sorry couldnt help the pun) of LapBanders coming of late- its a different experience form the by pass- so you definitely need to seek out other bandees (banders? bandettes? )