New here Bandster nearly 5 years

[chrisbandster]

Hi all,
I'm Chris. I live in the Milwaukee area in Wisconsin. I started my journey just about 5 years ago this month when I went for my initial consultation at the Bariatric Institute of Wisconsin in September of '04. I had the Lap-Band placed in December of '04 through the Bariatric Institute of Wisconsin. Dr. Manfred Chiang is my surgeon. I have been a slow-poke with my weight loss, however, joined the century club this year. I continue to lose. In April I had my first plastic surgery, a breast reduction where they removed 8 lbs. I'm very pleased with the results, and plan on going for a tummy tuck some time next year. I do need to lose my last 25 lbs. I am 51, single, and last night at work was told by one of the security guards he thought I was pretty cute and he's had his eye on me! He's only worked there for a couple of weeks.

Hopefully I can offer those who want info on the Band, some support & feedback.

Bariatrics The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity. The term bariatrics was created around 1965, from the Greek root baro ("weight," as in barometer), suffix -iatr ("treatment," as in pediatrics), and suffix -ic ("pertaining to"). Besides the pharmacotherapy of obesity, it is concerned with obesity surgery.

Gastric Banding Surgery The adjustable gastric banding is a restrictive surgical procedure during which a silicone band is placed around the stomach, creating a small pouch. The band includes a balloon that is filled with a nontoxic fluid, most commonly a saline solution; periodic adjustments are performed by a healthcare professional who accesses the balloon via a subcutaneous port. Gastric band placement, unlike malabsorptive weight loss surgery (e.g. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, Biliopancreatic Diversion, and Duodenal Switch), does not cut or remove any part of the digestive system. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

[Lizerd]

Good for you for the commitment! How fun to get noticed!! Slow and steady wins the race anyway, right?

[MsJacquiiC]

Welcome to the forum Chris! And congrats on both the joining the century club and being cute enough for the guard to recognize Do feel free to update your profile and edit your avatar

Enjoy the forum and Happy posting!

Jacquii.

[Zahara]

Welcome! I'm just starting my journey, and will be having a Band placed as well:-) Congrats on all your progress!;-)