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Tiffany,

I live in Middleburg, which is right outside Orange Park. My surgeon is going to be Dr. Chappano at North Florida Surgeons that is when I actually get the release from cardiologist. I was so looking forward to being banded and ready to get on with my life change. I am much older than you and have a few things going on to complicate my being overweight.

When were you banded and how are you doing with your new lap band?

Laura

Hi, mizzv84,

I am a to be banded in Florida person. When were you banded and who was your surgeon if you were banded in Jacksonville? I was originally scheduled for 1/26, but EKG at pre-op was abnormal, so now I'm going through the cardiologist appointments. I hope he releases me soon! I have my first appointment with cardiologist tomorrow, 1/30. Excited but scared at the same time.

So if you have been banded, how are things going and if not, when do you plan to be banded.

lbergin

Hi Tiffany,

You are doing a great job and your photos show it!

When were you banded and if in Florida, who was your surgeon?

I am a to be banded in Florida person. Originally scheduled for 1/26/09, but EKG at pre-op was abnormal. Now going thru cardiologist, etc...hopefully he will clear me soon for surgery. I was very disappointed when I found out that my surgery was post-poned. Oh well...

You are doing great! LB

Julie-Ann,

I was reading your last blog about the comments from your co-workers and how it is bothering you.

I think I read earlier that you have only told your husband and children about your surgery. Is that correct?

Have you told your friends or co-workers? I was just wondering because I haven't told anyone but my husband, mother and sister-in-law. I am sort of afraid to tell my co-workers and just let them think that I am doing Weight-Watchers or just being healthy in general.

If you haven't told your co-workers, what is your reasoning?

Thanks, Laura

P.S. Haven't been banded yet. Waiting for cardiologist release for surgery! Originally scheduled for 1/26...

How do I request to be a member of the Florida Banded Group?

Hi, I am a to be banded in Florida. Original surgery date was 1/26, but my EKG last week was abnormal and now I have appointments next week with cardiologist. I am disappointed because I was READY to get started on this life changing journey. Keep in touch, LB

Julie-Ann

Love your blog! Good ideas and recipes. I am a to be banded soon. Laura

Hi Shonia,

Hope you had a great weekend.

I was originally scheduled for my lapband surgery tomorrow, 1/26, but had an abnormal EKG at pre-op on Tuesday, 1/20. My surgery has been post poned for now until I have clearance from cardiologist. I have never had any heart problems before in my life. I am so, so disappointed that surgery is being delayed.

Have a great week! Laura

Hi, Shelley,

Hope your weekend was great!

I was originally scheduled for my surgery tomorrow, 1/26, but had an abnormal EKG at pre-op this past Tuesday. I am so disappointed right now. I have an appointment on 2/5 with cardiologist to see what's going on with my heart. I have never had any heart problems in the past. Hopefully the EKG was not working properly or something of the sort! I was so looking forward to getting started on my new life journey with my lapband. Have a great week! Laura

Hi Jed and Wife,

I will be banded on Jan 26th in Jacksonville.

I start my pre-op diet tomorrow.

Who is you and your wife's surgeon?

Tweety, I want to hear all about your post-op. My surgery is scheduled for Jan 26th. It sounds like you are doing great! I am so worried that I'll be out of commission for the week after surgery from watching some youtube videos. I know that everyone is different, but you are the first person I have heard to say you are doing good! Keep on taking care of yourself.

Let's keep in touch! Have to go for now...lb

Shonia, I will know my surgery date on Tuesday and am very excited about it! I have been thinking about lap band surgery for about 4 months and doing research on it. I too am worried about the gas pain after the surgery more than anything...but then I also worry about be able to change my eating behaviors. I love soda. I obsess about drinking with a straw (could be worse I guess). I am also worried about how to handle the initial getting used to the lap band, but know that these changes will make me feel so much better and help me live a healthy life for myself and my family.

Sounds like we will be on this journey at the same time, so we'll have to stay in touch with our progresses! Good luck and take care! lb

Hi, your before and after pictures are great! I am a new member awaiting for my surgery date. I should know on Tuesday of this week. I am having the Realize Band. I will be starting at the same weight you did. I am looking forward to this change in my life. This is the heaviest I have every weighed even when pregnant 2 times. I know its going to be a big change but I am so looking forward to it!

You should be so proud of yourself and your progress! Keep up the good work!