Hi everyone I'm Katy.

Well this is my first post in an exciting new journey... I am going to my seminar (Dr requirement) next week and from there, hopefully it all goes great...

I am very anxious about my insurance as my BMI is only a touch over 35 (but I've been on phentermine... dang it! If I wouldn't have gotten on it again I'd be 37 or so, but Dr wanted to try it again, I swear she PUSHES that stuff)

I stopped taking it about a week ago so hopefully (the first time IN MY LIFE that I've said this) I'll gain a few back :/

Any advice would be great... I'm going to look over all these boards and research away.

About to write my Bio... Eek

Best decision I ever made!!! You will not regret it if you do your part and remember the band is a tool....it won't do all the work for you! You have to do your part of eating right and exercising. Nov 3 is my one year bandiversary & I've lost 60 pounds and still losing! The day I got my band is #3 important dates of my life....right behind the day I married the love of my life and the birth of my children.

I LOVE MY BAND!!! Good luck! Follow instructions of your dr and YOU WILL SUCCEED!!!

Awe!! That is SO encouraging!! I've been researching for a little over a year now, so hopefully I will be armed with a little knowledge and realistic expectations! CONGRATS ON THE 60!!!!

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I am syndrella.I am new member here.

Welcome. I'm in Santa Barbara. I've lost 60 pounds and my band date was Aug 6. 26 pounds loss since the band surgery.

Best wishes and Keep the Faith.

It's great to find such a wealth of knowledge from so many people.

@ Rojasanoll - I noticed that you went to Dr Thoman, have you ever heard of Dr Bounua?

It's great to find such a wealth of knowledge from so many people.

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Hi There! I was banded by someone else when I lived in Colorado but move to the Central Coast of California a couple years ago.

I met Dr. Bounoua a few weeks ago so she could examine my band since it had been a while since I'd seen my surgeon. I adore her so far. She asked great questions and seemed very supportive. I didn't need a fill since I'm able to eat a small portion, feel full, and lose weight. But if I need a fill, I'll let you know how it goes.

Good luck!

Annette

Hi There! I was banded by someone else when I lived in Colorado but move to the Central Coast of California a couple years ago.

I met Dr. Bounoua a few weeks ago so she could examine my band since it had been a while since I'd seen my surgeon. I adore her so far. She asked great questions and seemed very supportive. I didn't need a fill since I'm able to eat a small portion, feel full, and lose weight. But if I need a fill, I'll let you know how it goes.

Good luck!

Annette

Oh that is so good to know!! I will meet her this week. I'm hoping all goes well!!!

It's great to find such a wealth of knowledge from so many people.

@ Rojasanoll - I noticed that you went to Dr Thoman, have you ever heard of Dr Bounua?

Yes, I believe the doctor is very nearby Cottage Hospital. I don't know much about Dr. Bounua. But here's a link.

http://www.cottagehealthsystem.org/tabid/1278/Default.aspx#fb

Welcome Katy and good luck on your journey!

I am from Paso Robles and ended up going to a doctor in Bakersfield. Only one my insurance covered but I was happy with that choice. So far just in October I lost 20 lbs.

Oh that is so good to know!! I will meet her this week. I'm hoping all goes well!!!

Hi ThisGirl7! How did you feel about the chemistry between you and Dr. Bounuoa? Do you feel like you want to work with her or do you want to keep looking for another surgeon?