I'm nearing the 30 day mark (this coming weekend) from my surgery. Overall I have been feeling really well, no problems with the band itself...but the port site is still very painful - owie!

Since my initial intake appointment, I have lost 30 pounds -- 10 prior to surgery, 20 since. I'm pretty happy with those results, but I know that things will slow down once I get on the regular diet.

The hardest thing for me is the water issue, it isn't hard for me to drink it - i love it. It's hard not to drink before/after meal, or not to drink too much at one time. but I'm working on it.

I have had my band for a week and a day - I am surprised at how little activity there is on these forums, and how old most of the posts are.

In any case - I'm on my full liquid diet and was looking around for suggestions. I'm not too keen on protein drinks, etc. as they are too sweet for me and make me gag; I was hoping to find some suggestions here.

I finally scoured the net and found some other forums with great suggestions and that has helped tremendously.

So I hope any other newly banded patients will gather round and let's build a community here.

lori

Hi everyone!

This is your friendly monthly reminder for our lapband support group. We'll meet the First Thursday of November, the 6th, at the Marysville YMCA next to Allen Creek Elementary (6420 60th Drive NE). Time is 7:45 to 9:00 (new start time...7:45 NOT 7:30), in the multipurpose room (the back room in the main building).

I know we're just starting into the busy holiday months so it's a really good time for some extra support to help us through all those holiday pitfalls!

I recieved my band on Monday Oct. 6th and I "think" I am doing okay I am somewhat confused by what I am to be doing except trying to heal and get in enough protein and water that is needed. I am not sure I know what I am doing I could really use some help and encouragement. I am doing okay on not being hunger but I feel like I have put my life on hold so I dont' mess up. I don't feel I got enough intruction on how this tool is suuppossed to work. I think I am over doing it on somethings like portions and underdoing on the rest.

Hi everyone!

This is your friendly monthly reminder for our lapband support group. We'll meet the First Thursday of October, the 2nd, at the Marysville YMCA next to Allen Creek Elementary (6420 60th Drive NE). Time is 7:30 to 9:00 and we're supposed to be meeting in the fireside room just inside the front doors (although they seem to move us around quite a bit!).

IMPORTANT NOTICE OF CHANGE IN SEPTEMBER MEETING DATE: Edmonds Lapband Support Group is going to meet on Tuesday, September 23 - same time, 7:00 p.m. - same place - Stevens Hospital 2nd floor cafeteria. Our special speaker, Bronsa Swint, will be speaking to us about ways to begin an effective exercise program. All groups are invited, lapband, gastric, sleeve...hoping for a great turnout! Okay, so again, we meet this month on September 23rd (next Tuesday) - NOT September 30th.

Hi all!

This is your friendly monthly reminder for the Edmonds lapband support group meeting. The date is Tuesday, August 26. The time is 7:00-8:30. The place is Stevens Hospital 2nd floor cafeteria, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds, WA. Please come and get the support we can all offer one another when we share together about our banding experience! As always, I am sending this reminder to our Marysville group as well. It's always nice to have an option in case of conflicting schedules...

GREAT NEWS - SPECIAL SPEAKER!!

Hi all!

It's time once again for our monthly support group reminder. The next Edmonds meeting is Tuesday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m., Stevens Hospital 2nd floor cafeteria.

Please come and enjoy a time of sharing, learning and encouragement. Hope to see you there!

Allison Dolan
Support Group Facilitator

P.S. If you can't make the Edmonds group, the next Marysville meeting will be held August 7th, 7:30 p.m., at the Marysville YMCA (next to Allen Creek Elementary). :0) A.

Hi everyone...

This is your friendly monthly reminder for the upcoming lapband support groups. Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates!

The Edmonds group meets on Tuesday, May 27, 7:00 - 8:30 at Stevens Hospital, 2nd floor cafeteria.

The Marysville group meets on Thursday, June 5, 7:30 - 9:00 at the Marysville YMCA, 6420 60th Dr. NE, in the very back room of the main center.

In these meetings we will be discussing "100+ Reasons to Lose a Significant Amount of Weight", with plenty of time to share, encourage, and ask questions.

Hi everyone!

Just a reminder that our next Edmonds Lapband Support Group meets this coming Tuesday, April 29th, at 7:00 p.m., Stevens Hospital 2nd floor cafeteria.

Also a reminder that our new Marysville Lapband Support Group meets the same week, on Thursday night, May 1, 7:30 p.m. at the Marysville YMCA, 6420 60th Drive NE (near Allen Creek Elementary). We meet in the very back room of the main center.