I had my lapband done 3-5-08 after a long wait. I started my journey 4-o7 and it was a long road, and im glad to be done. since i started i've lost31 lbs.I got my first adjustment and im having ups and downs.

froglady

4-27-08 Here I am starting this exciting journey. I have so much to learn, but I'm ready and willing. It's the fact that when I get my band I will be healthy again. I thank God that He has given surgeons the widsom of how to do this surgery to help so many people. I pray that I will have the will power to use this new tool to help me in every way. I look forward to the day that the yo yo stops going up and down. WOO HOO!!!!

Tulosmom

One of my biggest WOAH moments after surgery will be going back to Florida and standing on the beach in a bikini.

I moved there when I was 17 (more of a run-a-way with half-permission situation, pretty complicated) and I made a few friends. The girls of Jax Beach were really intimidating, and my boyfriend was an attractive skateboarder/filmer that hung out with really REALLY talented, semi-professional and professional skateboards...so needless to say the 'pro-hoes' really loved him...

BikiniBeachy

Well...on a quick note, I've heard that I may be super succesful because of my savory tooth!

I'll pass down cake at weddings and parties to nibble on more nachos, chips and dips, or anything with cheese and bread. My favorite food in the WORLD is Mexican (lots of Vegetarian options)

And I rarely eat candy. It just hurts my stomach. I don't like chocolate...milk or frosting...yuck, just too heavy on me.

So I heard in the chat that this will go over very well...

BikiniBeachy

I have done it. I am at the heaviest of my life. thinking back I have always been on a diet, and when I wasn't I stuffed myself. It is insane. I came down with a sinus infection last week Monday and now my Asthma is a bit out of control. Surgery is scheduled for Wednesday and I hop and pray that I will be over this cold. It would be so frustrating if I can't get banded next week.

Birscholz