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Just wanted to say hello. Nice to see other Atlanta bandsters on here. I see you will be banded tomorrow! Good for you! I'm going in on the 23rd. Best of wishes and speedy recovery! Kim

Thanks for your support! I'm finally back from Denver and everything went well! Can't wait to see what the future holds!

Thanks! Girl it's a weird feeling knowing that it is finally done. The rest is left up to me!

hey girl, i'm just getting back from Denver today. so far i'm down 17lbs but thats pre-op diet up to today. I'm a little sore but other than that everything is good! Can't believe it's finally done!

Congrats on the date! Time will fly and it will be here before you know it. I started my pre-op no carb diet the other day. It hasn't been so bad, but only time will tell.

about the pic comment. the donk goes away when the weight does! thats the only bad thing. might have to find a doc who does back shots, lol!

I'm doing great! The gas pain wasnt to bad! I didnt feel it in my shoulders, it was more in my back. It was off and on for a few days. I'm actually going back to work tomorrow so we will see how I feel then, lol!

I know what you mean about the jello. I finally had blended up clam chowder today and thought it was the best thing i'd ever put in my mouth! I'm about like you, eating every 4 hours and drinking in between. Congrats on the 21lbs! Keep it up!

I'm healing good! Just getting to full liquids so I'm enjoying more than jello, lol! Glad to see you are doing so well. First fill, true restriction has got to be exciting!

Thanks for the friend request. I see your surgery is tomorrow! Best wishes!!!

Hey! Thanks for the compliment, and so are you! It's good to see some folks in here with some height. I'm 5'11" so i'm shooting for brick house status!

You know it! I feel as if i've been waiting 4ever for this!

Girl i'm happy to see that you are doing good. I know it feels great to be on the other side. I can't wait! I'm ready to get this show on the road! Started pre-op on the 9th and it's going well. My doc is Kirshenbaum in Colorado. I'm self pay so I had to find a good doc I could afford. You know starting something for the Atl crew is a great idea. Count me in!

Hey Ivy! Congrats on taking the first step: seminar. A couple of questions off the top of my head that I really wanted to know were. 1. How long has the Dr. been placing bands? 2. How many do they place in a month? 3. What's their personal stats, as far as slips and erosions? 4. What band do they use? 5. How much are fills? I'll hit u up later if I think of any more.

Hey! From the A and being banded on the same day! What are the odds! Start pre-op tomorrow and i'm so not looking forward to it. When do you start?

I cant wait until i'm able to move on to more complex foods. I will fire up me some cheese grits this weekend, lol!

Thanks for checking on me. I'm doing alright. I have maintained my 23lbs lose! Just started doing some exercise so i hope that can help hold me until my first fill on 9/11. How are you doing?

Hey! I'm glad to see more Atl people on here. I had a friend that used Titus for bypass. She said he was great. I'm self pay and had to find someone in my price range. Traveling to Colorado to be banded by Dr. Kirshenbaum. Let me know when you get your date! Good luck!

Hey , i see we have a close date. I'm 7/23! Can't wait! Lets stay in touch. Lord knows i'll need a buddy along the way.

That's great news! Hope you are able to get a July date!

Thanks for the pic comment!

Soror, it was good to hear from you! Starting an Atl group is a good idea. Someone else mentioned it about a week ago. Congrats on your sugery date. What kind of pre-op diet will your doc have you on?

Not banded yet. I'm set for 7/23! Do you have a date yet or do you have to wait until you finish the 6 month process. I'm a little clueless when it comes to what insured people have to do. May insurance doesnt cover any type of bariatric. I'm from Atlanta but i'll be traveling to Colorado to get my band.

Thanks! I need all the best wishes and prayers I can get!

Thanks for the shout out! WOW 30lbs down! Keep up the good work!