Texan Linda G.

Hello to all. I am a new kid on the block. I was banded 11/01/06. Weight at banding was 264 Goal weight is 150. My Dr. is Felix Spiegel Houston, Tx I live in Central Texas. I am new to forum boards. I live in a rural area and my computer is rather slow. I am really excited about the banding journey and just want to gather all the information I can here at the beginning. I feel great and only have a few aches from the procedure. I am on only liquids so far and doing OK. Thanks for any advice or input you have.

Hi Kristi, I agree we should keep in touch with the same surgery date. I am feeling much better today. I have not had much trouble since surgery. Only real problem has been the O2 gas from the surgery. That is getting better though and the swelling and soreness is much better too. I have been following Dr's instructions to the T. I also have been walking every day. You are really doing great on the weight loss already! Keep up the good work. I have not weighed since surgery. Guess I should after hearing your news. I go back to work tomorrow. I am at a desk all day so it should not be a problem. Just may get tired is all. I am really excited about the beginning of my new life experience. How are you feeling? Keep in touch. Linda

Thanks for your post. I am really excited for you being so close to reaching your goal. That is very encouraging for us new kids. I am just trying to absorb information offered here. It's great to be able to find a place with this common bond. I feel pretty good but am still a bit stiff and seem to stiff have problems with gas bubbles settling in my shoulder and neck. I am walking and following Dr. Felix's instructions. Hope to be seeing results soon.