mackmom2

Ive been banded since Dec 9th 2008 - So far so good. Im down 35 lbs

Can anyone tell me how to add the December 2008 Bandsters to my profile?

I have been a EFDA, Dental Assistant for the last 2 1/2 years, and prior to that I was a Pharmacy Technician - I still keep my Pharmacy license up to date just in case I ever decide to go back. I would love to become a pharmacist but with 2 small kids and being 3 hours from one of the nearest schools, it just doesnt work. But since becoming a Dental Assistant, I really seem to enjoy that. Believe me, you never look at someones mouth/teeth ever the same again. LOL :thumbup:

I to had my surgery by Dr. Richard Folwell at the St. Alexius Newstart Program. I was banded on 12-9-08. No complaints so far. And ive not had to pay a dime yet.

Just wanted to say Hello to everyone. I live a few hours from the St. Louis area. I had my surgery in St. Louis with Dr. Follwell. He is at the St. Alexius Hospital Newstart Program. My surgery date was 12-9-08. I would love to talk with all of you. You can email me at mackrell@mcmo.net

Hello - Congrats on the new band. I myself was just banded on 12-9-08. I to never expected to experience so much pain and discomfort. Specially since this was less invasive as they say. I would hate to know what the other surgery feels like. I still am sore even today. But believe me with each passing day it does get better. For me, I felt like I had a elephant sitting on my chest. Doctor told me it was just trapped gas. Man was I ever glad it finally went away. I really couldnt do much walking except from the bedroom to the living room and back. LOL I was way to cold out side and we had all that freezing rain and sleet. So who knows, if I would have actually walked more if the pain I feel now would be gone. Dont believe so because I think its the port area thats the sorest. Still rough bending over. Specially if I move just a certain way. Anyways, enought about me and again congrats love to talk to you more.

Hello All Demember Bandsters - Just wanted to say hello and let you guys know that I was banded on 12-9-08 - Starting weight was 309 had a 1 week liquid diet to follow before surgery and when i went back to the doctor for my one week check up i was down to 286. :tounge_smile: Thats 23lbs gone and hopefully gone forever. Hope to get to talk more to everyone.

I am doing better each and everyday. Still a little sore but manageable. Going to go back to work tomorrow. We will see how well that works out lol. How are you doing with your recovery?

Hello, Just wanted to let you know that I too was doing exactually as you. Everyone that I talked to would give me something negative but none of them had ever done anything like this. So I took it upon myself to do all the research and to decide on my own. This website has helpped me out wonderfully. Any question no matter how big or small, someone has an answer for you. I myself just was banded on 12-9-08. So far so good. No complications, no vomitting, I actually feel pretty good. Only thing is, I never dreamed I was going to be as sore as I am. Im a week and a half out and still sore but everyday is a better day. If there is anything I can help you with, please let me know and I'll be happy to answer if I can.

Hello and welcome to Lapband Talk. I to am new I was banded here in the U.S on 12-9-08. Hope to talk to you more.