LindaGail

I'm from Kensington, I had mine done by Dr. Fielding at NYU in August, so far I've lost 68 pounds, some lose alot faster but I'm happy with my progress, slow but steady. I'm so happy with my band as I know you will be. LindaGail

Cher, I send you a payment for $87.50. I asked you for a refund via email. Which i have not received as yet. I know tickets are non-refundable, although I havent received a ticket because the event was canceled. My hard earned money is not yours to keep. I just sent you another email requesting a return of my $87.50, your email address seems to be no longer active. Please respond. Lindagail

Cher, I would love to attend the New York conference for Saturday only. Can pay at the conference? What is the cost for Saturday only?

I would be interested in attending. I would prefer NYC but if more people will come if it's in NJ it would be fine as well. LindaGail

I was banded in August with the Realize band and am very happy, as HeatherO stated I would probably be just as happy with the other brand. Dr. Feilding is my surgeon at NYU Medical Center in NYC, he has done over 2.000 band surgerys and said they are equal, one is not better than the other. Also, Dr, Feilding is banded himself. Which ever choice you make will be the right one. Good Luck, LindaGail

Hi Sim78, From what I understand, if you don't already have your insurance approval you will wait 4 weeks after the consult, it takes about 4 weeks to get everything cleared with insurance. Good luck, try not to stress. Take Care, LindaGail

Thank you Chickie. I was banded on August 4th, havent had any fills yet, my first fill appointment is Sept. 10 as of now barely have any restriction. I will try to be as succesful as you, as are really an inspiration, I still need to work on the exercise. LindaGail

I really have to work on that moving more. Thank, Lindagail

Wow, you are doing great, I would be thrilled if I could do as well as you the first year, any tips for us newbees.

Hi Gigi, I started soft food thursday and the scale went up a .4 and I didn't over eat or eat anything i shouldn't. I think that's normal when starting food, at least i hope so. I haven't really been exercising either, I'm going to try and walk as soon as I get home from work. Keep in touch, let me know when you hit the 299, that's a big one, I've been there. Take Care, LindaGail

Laura, if you mean Carnation Instant Breakfast they come in strawberry and vanilla as well as

Ohjuly, you were just banded three days ago. I didn't have the same issues you are having but did have others. i was banded on Mondy August 4, came home from the hopital on tuesday, Wednesday was painful, Thursday I felt alot better, this Monday 1 week after surgery I felt great. So, please give yoursellf a little time and I'm sure you will be back to your old self. From what you have described you seem to be on track with most everyone. Take Care, LindaGail

Hi Gigi, Glad you are doing so well. It seems you and I are pretty close in weight. the day I came home I weighed in at 299, as of this morning I was 291. I am a very slow loser so I am thrilled, although when i start solid food I will be very happy with 1 or 2 pds a week. Yesterday was my first day on soft foods. I hope I don't forget how to chew. Which hospital were you banded? i was banded in NYU. Take Care, Linda

Angie, when I was on protein shakes prior to my surgery on August 4th I put it in a blender with 4 ice cubes and put the blender on puree for 30 seconds and it made it like a thick malted. It helped me get thru. Take Care, LindaGail

I also want to wish you both luck. I was banded Monday on August 4 and feel pretty good. I lost 4 lbs since Tuesday when I came home. Try not to be scared Sam, the worst part is the anticipation. Let us know when you get home. Take Care, LindaGail