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It's been a smooth ride! GL to you!!!

Wow, I cannot believe it has been almost 4 years since my surgery. All has went well. I am down 150 lbs and have kept it off! I feel so much better. Where are all the other Sept. bandsters out there doing??????

I too had my surgery by Dr. Felts. I feel as though that was the best choice I ever made!!!!

Hey Lea, Today I went in from 8:00-3:00. I was suppose to work 8-8, but couldn't do it. I had to cancel 4 appts tonight!! I have a big day tomorrow, lets hope I can do it!!!! How are you feeling? When I first woke up from the surgery I felt VERY depressed! I think it was from the gas that put me under. Once it wore off I was fine. I am doing good, but I have occasional bouts of anxiety. I have to remind myself why I did this. It was the right choice. I walk it off. I just tell myself that I will live healthier, longer, and look damn good too!!!!!!LOL I have stayed on just liquids as suppose to. :scared:I can't believe you found me. I am glad you did. It will be nice to follow each other through this transformation. How did you feel right after surgery? I think you were smart to take the week off. Get some rest. Hope to hear from you soon!!1 Your friend, Gary

Hi Lea, I am doing fine. It was so nice to hear from you! How are you doing? I still have no appetite at all. Just trying to get in my liquids. I have actually had some anxiety the last few days. I think I used food to cover up these feelings. So I just try to walk it off. I know I did the right thing. Tell me about your experience. Your the person who showed me your license in the waiting area, right? OK, I look forward to hearing from you, Bye......Gary

Who was the DR. that put your band in????? Hope all is well!

Tigerlily, do selfpay. Many of us are doing that. You will save $$$$$ over time with less spending on food and such. They have easy financing through capitalone!!!!!

Congrats littlebug! I am so happy for you! I am on this journey with you as I get banded on friday the 21st!!!!!

Well guys I have 6 days till surgery. I too am going through a little bit of the mental part you all talked about. I am so nervous, but I know this is the right decision. I am not turning back. I go to Houston TX on thur. pre-op stuff. Friday is surgery day. ( With DR.FRANK FELTS ) I will be returning to work on tues. so I am hoping for a quick recovery!!!! Congrats to all you other sept. banders!!!! Your stories have helped me through this process. THANK-YOU! Proud to be a sept 07 bander!!!!! Gary

Chris, I too am being banded on sept 21st. Where are you being banded? Mine is in Houston TX! Good luck to you, and this is the right decision. I too am nervous, but I feel as tho' we are doing the right thing.

No, my pre-op is set for the 20th. Surgery 21st. 12 days to go......Yippie!

TY for the reply Stephanie!!! I am so excited for you. Please tell me how its been for you since the surgery. Hunger?Pain? What is it all like????Today was my first day on pre-op diet. I can tell you it was hell. But I made it through the day. 13 days to go before surgery!!!! Fondly,Gary

TY for the response!! You are gonna do just gr8! Today was my first day on the pre-op diet. RRRGH! I am friggin starving. 3 shakes, 1 banana, and a south beach diet meal. ( store bought). 13 more days..............

Thank You for the info!!!! I am so excited and nervous. I will keep you all updated!!

Went in today for DR appt. and passed all my tests. I am now cleared for surgery. Yippie!!!! Having it done on the 21st of this month by Dr. Frank Felts.Anyone else having it done in houston by him????? Good luck all!!