Just introducing myself. I'm new to this forum, absolutely in love with the support here! I'm in Tampa, getting my surgery Jan 16. Would love to find some buddies!

Thank you Tomander. Excited for all the support here and for all our upcoming success!

Saltlife and alig02: you guys will do great. I was banded by dr jessee (same practice), with dr ache assisting. Good luck

@saltlife

Dr Jessie,she only works with the instrument called the butterfly?? U only have 1incision? Or do u have 4to5? Im asking because I started with her and ended up with DrA. her office took to long to move forward with me and that was one of the reasons I originally choose her.

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Hello. I am in Tampa as well. Goud luck

Hi there! I was banded Oct 2011 by Dr. Jesse! They are great

Howdie I just finished the nut. Classes of 6 months this week and getting banded by dr jessee feb 13 th i cant wait

@saltlife

Dr Jessie,she only works with the instrument called the butterfly?? U only have 1incision? Or do u have 4to5? Im asking because I started with her and ended up with DrA. her office took to long to move forward with me and that was one of the reasons I originally choose her.

Hi there. I just had my surgery today by Dr. Ache. I had four small incisions.

Howdie I just finished the nut. Classes of 6 months this week and getting banded by dr jessee feb 13 th i cant wait

I'm excited for you!!! I just had surgery today. Keep us updated!

Saltlife, how are you feeling? Congratulations.

Saltlife' date=' how are you feeling? Congratulations.[/quote']

Doing pretty good thanks. I went in to surgery yesterday, came out with 4 incisions...but they are pretty small so no worries there. I really didn't even feel like eating surgery day with the Clear liquids, but the day after I'm pretty empty stomach. So I just made watered down cream of wheat. Today, I can feel this small pressure in my chest where the band and I assume swollen stomach are. Other than that, I feel pretty good thanks!

Howdie I just finished the nut. Classes of 6 months this week and getting banded by dr jessee feb 13 th i cant wait

One month away!!! Are you excited?

Hi I'm allso new and in Tampa Im scheduled for my band on the 17th of January I start my diet on the 3rd I cant wait im supper excited. .my name is Vanessa

Todays your day! Good luck with everything and let us know how you're doing!