Banders?

I'm scheduled for Lap Band surgery on March 20th, and would like to hear from fellow banders in Ohio. Tell me what you've been through, good or bad please?

Karrie I just wanted to say best of luck on your surgery and hope all goes well you also might want to post this on the lapband board as well as here to speak to more banders http://obesityhelp.com/forums/lapband/a,messageboard/board_id,5359/ Michael

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!! I had lapband done 2-13-06 at Barix in Columbus--They are top notch. It is scary to go through with surgery, but SO worth it!! You will look back on your day and be so glad you made the leap>>>The nurses are SO nice at Barix, and I especially liked the surgical nurse...It was hard to kiss my family goodbye before surgery, we were all tearful and nervous, but she was great!!So encouraging!! So far I have lost over 100 lbs., and I am constantly amazing myself and my family with the accomplishments I have made--You will too!!

I'm going to Barix as well. So far they are awesome! I have been very impressed with everyone there, and feel very welcome. I'm starting to get a bit nervous, anxious, excited, etc! How to explain it all? lol!

Change your avatar woman! No more snow! lol Good Luck with your surgery next week. I had mine on 12/15/6 with Dr Curry. I have lost 43lbs. No problems with my surgery or afterwards at all. My only wish was I had done this sooner! (everyone's wish) Good Luck! AManda

Hi Amanda, Good job on the weight loss. I have heard so many things about what you have to do and eat after surgery, but I haven't found that out yet. Will the doctor tell me that prior to surgery? Just wondering. Feeling really stupid right now....LOL!! Thanks, Jackie

Hi Karrie, congratulations on your scheduled surgery. I didn't have the Lap Band but I just wanted to say congratulations anyway. Kym

Hi Karrie, I had Lap Band surgery 9/22/06 with Dr. Curry in Cincinnati. I've lost 55 lbs and am thrilled...most days. I think I might be just a little too tight after my last fill. I live in Hilliard and would love to meet up with some other local bandsters! Continued good luck, Judy

That's awesome Judy! The surgery went well, and so far so good. I have lost 24 lbs since I started on liquids (2 weeks pre-op). So, I don't feel so bad about 24 lbs in 24 days. I am worried that when I start on soft foods that I will not be doing as well! Anyway, great to hear from you! Thanks, Karrie

Just to set the record straight, band patients are called "bandsters" not "banders"! Dr. C Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!