MissWhitzel

I am soo excited... I just got home from the hospital for my 1st class for pre - surgery. have 3 more classes to go, then I'll be banded-- (maybe in August) woot!! I did learn some stuff from the dietitian, & the exercise counselor. But mostly I already knew, & common sense.. I got a lot of papers w/ tips and pics of different strength training & diet tips... Wanted me to be on a diet and start getting used to chew slowwwly w my food.. and wanted me to start exercising & gradually increasing the amount and time. I'm ready!! Tomorrow is when I start.. Wish me luck!

True! I'll have to remember that for motivation! :cursing:

Good idea to do a journal with this experience. I would do a blog about it. I'm a blogger not a writer, ha Thanks for the idea! Congrats on your new band. Hope u doing good! what was your most difficult obstacle on this surgery? the liquid diet scares me cuz I dont know what I would do when I'm hungry! ha

I got the call today, and I have my first appt with Dr. Fass on April 9th. My insurance will pay 80% of it and I have to take 3 mos of classes to pre-qualify for the surgery as their policy. Grrr. But I hope it will benefit me anyway. :ohmy: Curious- Did you have to do that or not, since u are self-pay?

hey! I'm from Austin too, but haven't been banded yet. I am waiting for the phone call to let me know when my first intro appt is. I got a feeling I will be consulted by Dr. Fass. He's one of the best in Texas I heard. Good luck on everything!

Hi, nice to meet you! I'm glad I get to meet you so I could get reinforcements from you on Dr. Fass- I'm sure he's a great doctor but it's better to hear from an actual patient of his. u know? how long did it take for them to call you after the seminar? I'm just wondering.. and how long ago did you attend the seminar? Thanks! Chrystal

thanks everyone for the nice warm welcome! I look forward to learn alot here, and get support from everyone! It's good feeling to know I'm not alone here on this... cheers!