Just wondering how many bandsters there are that had their surgery in Jacksonville Florida! Who did your surgery? When was it done? How are things going in general?

I was banded at St. Vincent's by Dr. Herrera on 3/14/06 have lost 55 lbs. (13 was before pre-op diet). Love Dr. Herrera and his staff they are the best!!!

Hey Lady, long time no talk to. You are doing fantastic. I had my first fill last Monday. Prior to that, no weight was coming off because I had no restriction, but things are definitely happening now.

As you know, I had Dr. Herrera and absolutely love him and his staff as well. He makes you feel so comfortable and like as long as you leave everything in his hands, everything will be just fine.

I have found a support group in Mandarin that I go to every other Tuesday night. If anyone from Jax is interested, let me know and I will have the group leader contact you.

OHHH I am so home sick!! I miss Jacksonville so much. My Dh lived there for 6 yrs. We lived at atlantic beach off of beach blvd. We are in memphis now (yuck) but will be coming HOME one day... We have alot of friends down there and will be visiting soon so maybe we can meet up and have lunch... ( have fun at the beach)

Susan, Dr. Herrera called me (that impresses me that a doctor actually calls) and said they were going to start a support group soon for the people that have been banded at St. Vincent's

Hurry back jenMomTo3....I can understand not liking Memphis...pretty cool to visit...I wouldn't want to live there...except I could go to Tunica...that would be a bad thing tho...lol

I am in Chicago now, but my family lives at Jax beach Alantic Beach and in Orange Park. I miss it soooo much, and I hate the winters here. My DH works for the railroad and we can't move back there until he retires. We do make it to Orlando twice a year, close enough I guess. I lived in San Pueblo apartments when I was a kid are they even still there? God, I miss the beach. ~Mandy

Oh no Jacksonville to Chicago...I feel your pain. I'm originally from southern Indiana. Though I would love to go back to the farm (Jax is getting sooo big), the one draw back is winter.

I'm not sure about the San Pueblo apts since I am from the Westside (Cecil Field area). And I work around the San Jose & University area.

Jacksonville is GROWING...I used to live on the outskirts of town...about 10 housing developments have gone up out here in the 6 years I've lived in this house. I've been in Jacksonville for 25 years though.

Enjoy the summer...I will give you all the winter sympathy you need...lol

Well, I wasn't banded in Jax, but live here and get my fills from Dr. Chappano at St. Vincents. I have now lost 20 lbs. and am excited about being banded again.

Susan,

I wrote you a few days ago to see how you were doing. I went in last Tuesday for my 2nd fill and WOW is all I can say...it's like night and day. I lost 6 lbs. the first two days. I love this band.