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I weigh myself once a week, on Monday morning. I got my lapband on a Monday and I want to keep the consistency of weighing on Monday. Guess I am anal that way....LOL!! Fran

Weighed myself this morning and I can't believe it!!! Another 6lbs!!! Am I dreaming?? I am soooooooooo happy!!! :lol:WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!! FRAN

Sounds like that would be fun! I get home by 12:30pm and I am off from work on Friday and Saturday. I wanted to go to the support group meeting at my doctor's office. I was trying to find others in Henderson who would want to carpool. All depends on if they had their surgeries with Dr Atkinson or Dr Soong. A social gathering would be super too!! Having others going through the same journey.

SWCC is Surgical Wieght Control Center. That is the office of Dr Atkinson and Dr Soong. They have support groups there at the office and I think they are twice a month. I would like to attend at least once a month for support of others who have had the surgery with these doctors. Have a great day!! God Bless!!! Fran

CONGRATS!!! WELCOME TO BANDLAND!! It takes time but take it one day at a time and you will be yourself in no time. God Bless!!! Fran

HI EVERYONE!!! I was banded on the 19th of MAY and my recovery has been great!!! Went for my postop and have already lost 17lbs since consultation...wooohooo!! I live in Henderson and plan on going to the support groups at SWCC. Is anyone going? FRAN

Taking one day at a time as if it was the first day after having my surgery. I NEVER want to see those high numbers again and it feels too good to see the numbers dropping. I love my band and her name is Looooooosssssiiieee!!! LOL GOOD LUCK EVERYONE AND GOD BLESS!!!! FRAN XOXO

That is funny that you named your band. Me and another woman who had the lapband surgery done last week named our bands. Hers is Lily and mine is Loooooosssssiiieee...LOL By the way I am 54 and I am so happy that I was banded and would advise anyone who is looking to do it .....DO IT!!!

Went for post op today and have lost 17lbs since consultation. WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!! Recovery is coming along just fine. Had the bouts with gas in the chest and shoulders. Walk...walk....walk.....that's the key!! I am sooooooo happy that I decided to do this!! I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking of having it done.

I lost all the weight from the time of the consultation with my surgeon.

I thought the same thing and believe me you will know you have had too much. Its amazing how it works. You WILL be happy in the long run.

Went for my postop exam and have lost 17lbs from start of my journey. WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!! Doctor said incisions are healing nicely and was happy with my weight loss.

Childhood til June '07 - DIET..DIET..DIET Many successful but gained back plus more!! June '07- Attended seminar with Dr. Atkinson. Researched more on the lap-band procedure and decided this was it!! Started my journey with 6 month supervised diet with primary doctor and all other tests that needed to be done for approval with my medical insurance. May 12, 2008 - APPROVED FOR SURGERY!!! May 19, 2008 - SURGERY!!

Childhood til June '07 - DIET..DIET..DIET Many successful but gained back plus more!! June '07- Attended seminar with Dr. Atkinson. Researched more on the lap-band procedure and decided this was it!! Started my journey with 6 month supervised diet with primary doctor and all other tests that needed to be done for approval with my medical insurance. May 12, 2008 - APPROVED FOR SURGERY!!! May 19, 2008 - SURGERY!!

I was banded on 5/19 and thought the same thing you did. One of my friends had been banded and was back to work in 5 days. I am just starting to feel better. The gas will subside as long as you walk, walk, walk!! That is the key. I had terrible gas pains in my chest and shoulders and once I started walking it helped tremendously. I also asked my friend what she did when she felt nausea. She told me to take be whiffs of pepperment tea...actually open a box of pepperment tea and take big whiffs....it actually worked!!! Don't feel down, it will all be worth it in the long run!! Good luck with your new life!!! God Bless!!! Fran

WAY TO GO LEXY!!! I was banded on the 19th and had my bouts with GAS!!! Just keep walking as much as you can. I thought I was going to die with the pains in my shoulders and chest but once I started walking more and more they have subsided tremendously. WELCOME TO BANDSTER LAND!!!....LOL. WE WILL DO THIS!!! FRAN:thumbup:

I am feeling great other than the darn gas!!! I still have the shoulder pain once in a while and the chest pain is a killer. I sip everything and as long as it is warm it feels good when I sip it. Pain subsides and then Im okay. If that is the only thing I have to worry about I will live with it. I was told it eventually goes away. I hope it goes away before I have to go back to work on the 1st of June. Any feedback is appreciated!! Have a great day all!!!

I am feeling the same way. Still have lots of gas. Whenever I sip anything I feel like throwing up. I have been walking and walking and walking. Chest pain is the worst! Otherwise I feel great...LOL

I was having trouble keeping any liquids down. So I take a few sips and that is it. The first nite I came home I was dry heaving. Called my girlfriend who had the surgery and told me to sniff on peppermint tea. IT ACTUALLY WORKS!!! Looking forward to not feeling nausea anymore. Other than that I feel really good!!! Hope all is back on thier feets soon!!! God Bless ALL!!!!!!

Looking for a support group here in Henderson. If there is one already begun would like to know where and when. I will be banded on Monday, May 19th. :woot:

I'm originally from Long Island, NY now living in Henderson, NV on the outskirts of Las Vegas. Being banded on Monday, May 19th!! YIPPEE!!! Started my journey in June 2007. Fran

I got a call from the scheduler at my doctor's office and she told me that they have to postpone my preop and surgery because my medical approval is still pending!!! I could have died when she told me that!! I have been through so many loopholes and hoops already and now another one to face. I asked her if the approval comes by Tues will I still be on the schedule for Wed preop and the 19th surgery date. She said yes. Sooooooooo I am asking all for prayers that the approval comes through by Tues or else I have to reschedule everything!!! I was soooooo looking forward to the surgery and getting on my journey to a thinner me!!!

We have a clothes exchange at the doctor's office. You can check with them. I think it's a great idea and this way your not spending lots of money on clothes until you get to your goal weight. Have a nice day!!!:thumbup:

hey Felicia....good luck on the 15th....i dont know of any other support group yet in Vegas...i will be attending the ones at the office...where in vegas are you located??? Fran

I am having surgery done with Dr Atkinson on the 19th of May.