With The Band? Looking to network!

Nikki C.
on 8/6/09 6:21 am - Gaithersburg, MD
I am preparing for Lap Band surgery with Dr. Eric Pinnar in Reston, VA on 9/11/09.  I'm looking for other people in the DC Metro Maryland area for networking and support.  Either people who are post op or pre op, just others who understand this process and what got us here and what's its going to take on the journey! 

Best,
Nikki

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Cira S.
on 8/6/09 8:47 am - Charles Town , WV
Hello Nikki,


Welcome to the MD forum!!  I had the RNy but we are here to support one another. 

So please eel free to post and join in!

Wishing you all the best in your journey,

I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.

Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
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ladybugnessa
on 8/6/09 9:08 am, edited 8/6/09 9:08 am - Owings Mills, MD
Welcome Nikki.

I myself am preparing for RNY.

whille our procedures are different I think the processes and what got us here are all very similar.



Nessa
Ticker is from Day of Surgery.. weight goal is personal preference as I've MET my doctor's goal

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HG/SW/CW/GW
286/253/150/151


mellie2162
on 8/6/09 9:33 am
Welcome to the board. My husband and I had the band in May, but unfortunately I had to have mine removed. You will find several very helpful banders on here as well as folks having/had other types of surgeries, so feel free to pick their brains or just vent and get some support. Welcome aboard.
bearfaxx
on 8/6/09 11:14 am
Hi !!
 I am also looking for support.. I am a patient of his also .. Where are you from ? I am from Prince Frederick Maryland.. It's in Southern Maryland

Michele Shortt
mellie2162
on 8/6/09 11:27 am
Hey Michele Im on the Eastern Shore.
1queenbee3
on 8/6/09 12:23 pm - Columbia, MD
Hi Nikki,

I'm having lapband surgery on Monday August 10th.  I'd be happy for us to network and support one another.  I understand how you feel.  It wasn't that long ago that I was in your same position. 

It's been a fairly painless process for me, but everyone is different.  I don't post much, but I've read how supportive everyone is on this forum.  If you have specific lapband questions that can't be answered here, you  can always go to the surgical forum for lapband.

Good luck as you start your weight loss journey.

Lisa

Sugar Free Candy
on 8/6/09 10:44 pm - VA
Hi there!  I'm a bander since December 16th of last year.

Wishing you lots of luck on your journey, and if you have any questions, I'll do my best to let you know my opinion or what I did during what kind of cir****tances.

If you're looking for pre op/post op liquid ideas, I posted my 4 weeks of liquid diet to help others.  Good luck!!!!
Mercedes S.
on 8/6/09 11:05 pm - Accokeek, MD
Hi everyone.  I am a bander since January this year.  I am not on here very often but I am willing to network as much as possible.  I am from Temple Hills, MD.

Welcome to the MD forum.

Whom ever said that people who have WLS are taking the easy way out, have never had this experience.  This is a journey and a major challenge.  Step by step I am striving to make it as a loser!! 

Starting Weight/ Current Weight / Goal Weight  (for now)

337/235.2/199
 

                 
Nikki C.
on 8/7/09 1:39 am - Gaithersburg, MD
Thanks for all the well wishes.  I'm excited and nervous all at the same time.  Hoping that my focus is right to stay on track.  I have 183lbs to lose according to my Dr. but I would be happy losing 150ish.  1lb at a time though. 

I do think I will need the most support on the liquid portion especially before surgery. 

Best,
Nikki

Gaithersburg, MD

Current Weight/Ideal Weight/Goal Weight
321/185/138
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