I finally got my lap band on May 11 and have been hungry as a bear for a week. I'm on mushies, but I find that I have to eat meat to get full. I don't eat as much as I did before the band, but I eat often because I get hungry. Does anybody in Oklahoma have any suggestions about this? I got an appointment to get my first fill on June 9. There is a nurse practitioner in Coffeyville, KS who does them pretty cheaply. My doctor, Dr. Rodriguez, sent me to her. That's about all for me.

Hello Okie neighbors ! I am from Muskogee, also eastern OK. I have not had surgery yet, but hoping to within the next couple of months. I have been to an educational meeting and have some of my doctor appointments scheduled. I am having my surgery done in Tulsa, by Dr. Fisher. I would love to chat with some of you on yahoo sometime. Anyway, just wanted to say "HI"

Chrissie

As soon as I get banded - I plan on starting a support group for bandsters. I have talked to a few people who would be interested in this. It sure could be exciting.

I think that would be great! We need all the support we can get! btw when will you be banded?

0kiegirl

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Bitter,

I have hear that 60 is the new 50, meaning that people feel 10 years younger than their parents did at the same age.

Suzie

Well, that may be what they're saying but I have developed bursitis in my hip and it hurts a whole lot. Also I have muscle spasms, heart disease, diabetes, and a whole host of other things. If I had ever thought I'd be this old, I'd have definitely taken better care of myself. The bad thing is that I think it gets worse the older you get. So I plan to die early. That's the only way to avoid all those problems. Now if my body will just go along with my plan, everything will be hunky dory. But with my luck, I'll live to be 90.:nervous

Just thought I'd let you all know that I've lost about 30 pounds since May 11. This band thing is good though all is not perfect. It never is. But I've dropped two sizes and now can wear an 18. I like loose clothes. I hope to get to a 16 within the next year. I think the weight loss slows down as your body gets used to eating very little. It took me 4 fills to get restriction, but now I can't eat a lot. The problem is that what I can eat is fattening. I must get a grip. However, the doctor is making me take steroids for the bursitis in my hip and steroids run your blood sugar up, so I'll be without sweets in the next week. Maybe that will starve off a pound or two.

I've had a number of illnesses (mostly since I lost my hubby 10 years ago). I've had a fracture of my ankle in 3 places and had pins placed; had gall bladder surgery; had 5-way-bypass surgery; knee surgery...you are right it is tough to believe these are the golden years. BUT, since my banding surgery last mo. I've felt so much better. I've finally underwent a surgery I wanted It has made me feel and look younger....so golden is beginning to look pretty good to me. The alternative to the Golden Years is not a good one....so I'll take all the years I can get with my wonderful family.

Good luck to you.

I've had a number of illnesses (mostly since I lost my hubby 10 years ago). I've had a fracture of my ankle in 3 places and had pins placed; had gall bladder surgery; had 5-way-bypass surgery; knee surgery...you are right it is tough to believe these are the golden years. BUT, since my banding surgery last mo. I've felt so much better. I've finally underwent a surgery I wanted :huggie: It has made me feel and look younger....so golden is beginning to look pretty good to me. The alternative to the Golden Years is not a good one....so I'll take all the years I can get with my wonderful family.

Good luck to you.

Holy Cow, you're in worse shape than I am and that's saying a lot. I hope you recovered well from all those problems. Isn't life better after bypass? Mine has improved. I didn't even know I had a bad heart 13 years ago when I had my bypass. It's really major surgery,but I've felt so much better. Since I lost the 30 pounds (still have 30-40 to go) I have so much more energy. I always heard that people who lose weight have more energy, but I never did when I was on those innumerable diets. But I have energy now. Amazing. Life just may get better in those golden years.

Hello Everyone! I was banded in Monterrey, Mexico by Dr. Arturo Rodriquez on June 15, 2006. I have not yet had a fill but am curious as to where other Okies go to have the procedure done. I live in Wetumka so it is an equal distance from just about every place. Thanks!:biggrin1:

Hi to everyone. I live in OKC. I am getting my LapBand in Mexico. My insurance wouldn't cover anything, so it is South of the Border for me. I have never posted before, so I hope I am doing this right. I am certainly computer illiterate. I should get my 10 year old in here to help.

I am having surgery by Dr. Jose Rodriguez in Ciudad Acuna Mexico on October 20. I wish it were tomorrow, but gotta go when I can take the time off from work and the hubby can go with me. My mother in law is going also and having surgery the same day. I really enjoy reading everyone's postings. I have been reading a lot on lapbandtalk.com for several months now.

Welcome to Lapbandtalk.com !

How long have you been in the OKC area?

Tonja

I've lived in OKC for a little of 5 years. My husband is from here and we moved here when he retired from the military 5 years ago. I am orginally from Victoria Texas(about 2 hours south of san antonio)

We have lived in the OKC area for about 10 months now. We really love it here.

So, are you banded yet? Who is your surgeon?

Tonja

ah - if I would read at the bottom of your post - I would have seen that it says that you haven't been banded yet.

October 20 is the big day..I am self pay, so I'm going to Mexico to Dr. Jose Rodriguez in Acuna MX.

I know you have to be so excited. I am hoping for my surgery to be scheduled soon. It will probably happen the beginning of October. I can't wait. Have you met anyone locally who has had it done? I've met some women in the OKC area who have had it done and some who are getting ready to have it done. It's really neat watching the one's who have had it done eat. I look forward to eating like that.