need a good friend.......

Hello, First off let me say, I love reading all the post, the information has been wonderful, but I really need to have at least one or two regular friends to stay in touch with. I have a hard time with this website as I am not very smart with a computer. I can't always get back to the person I want to talk to. I haven't had surgery yet, I figure it will be scheduled for sometime in June, but I am getting nervous and am afraid I will back out, I would like to have someone that has already had surgery recently and one that is close to where I am, I go back to my surgeon on 5/13 and my therapist on 5/16. This will be my second visit to the therapist. I have home support, I love my Therapist and Surgeon and I feel sure I will end up doing this but I need someone to talk to on a regular basis, I would really like to do it thru e-mail , and that way I would be sure to get back to your messages. I will continue to play with the website till I learn it well, but I want some friends I can reach each day if I or they need to talk or just give support to each other. All responses will be answered. my e-mail [email protected], thanks so much for listening. Please put Lapband friend in the topic spot so I will know it isn't junk mail.

Hi. My name is Renee and i had a lapband on 5/5/11. I have support at home also but would love to talk with people who know what we are going through. I am not sure how all this works so i am here if you need me. My home email is [email protected] email me i we could talk.

Hi Renee, and thank you for replying. Hope you are doing well since your surgery. I will send you an e-mail a little later.My son-in-law had surgery 2/28 and has lost 50 lbs, and is doing fine, he too said it was hard to breathe for a few days after surgery.I am going to my last therapist appt. on 5/16 and from that my date for surgery should be next, Not sure if you have heard of ISOPURE, they sell it at our GNC store and online, It has 40 grams of protein and is 20oz in the bottle. It taste pretty good, I added a pack of splenda to mine. That is a lot of protein and the only other one with that much that I have found is WHEY FROM WALMART.i DON'T KNOW WHY i AM GETTING SO SCARED, dID YOU GET NERVOUS BEFORE SURGERY? It isn't surgery itself, because I have had 2 other surgeries, i am scared and nervous one day ,and then it goes away and comes again. I am sure I have come this far and I am planning on going thru with it , I know once things are back to normal I will be thrilled with it.Thank you again for replying and I hope you do great.

Hi Renee--My name is Kathy and I got my band 4-26-11.  I guess I am a bit ahead of you, but would love to chat about our journey together.  I'm on this site each day, so we can visit this way if you like.

Hi PeggyAnn - you indicated that you would like to find someone close to where you live, but you did not specify where that is (that I could find)?  I am in San Diego. :)

Hi Peggyanne, feel free to email me if you have any questions or need encouragement
[email protected]
you will do great,  hang in there

 Don't hesitate to email
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Wendy

Hello,

I sent you an e-mail from me.  I don't think I put the Lap band Friend in my topic.  I will resend it to you.  Friends are always great to have.  Friends that understand your journey is even better.  You are so close to the start of a new you.  KUDOS for wanting to make the change.  I wish you the best. 

Hi Crystal, So glad to hear from you. I am trying to learn this website. I will be sending you an e-mail later. I had a pretty good day, it seems like everyone is constantly asking questions about all of this and I just feel better talking to people who are familiar with the journey.I am excited and scared but It will all pass , I am sure. Good Luck to you.

Hi Peggyann,
I think feelings of wanting to back out are very normal. I had my surgery April 6, 2011 and so far it is has been one of the best decisions I have ever made! I have lost 22 pounds and I cannot tell you how much better I feel already. Knock on wood, I have not experienced any problems and I have not had a fill as of yet. I would be glad to be your friend through this wonderful experience. My email is: [email protected].
Good luck!
Liz