Hi, I live in Orem and was banded almost 3 weeks ago. I am loosing weight now because I can't think on anything to eat so I eat very little. Not good to get into such a habit because you get discouraged too quick. Just wondered if anyone has any good ideas for the mushie stage, still have a week left. Sometimes when others tell about things to buy and try they name places only back east, if you know what I mean. I would love the hear from anyone here in utah. :confused:

I'd love to join you for dinner sometime but live in Midway and don't get to the valley very often. But let me know if you find a time and I'll do my best to be there--sounds fun! Karen

Well, I was thinking that the 21st looked pretty good for me since it's a saturday. Is daytime or evening better for you guys?

Hello Everyone!

I'd love to join you for dinner, evenings work best for me. I went to a nice support group but everyone had gastric bypass and it wasn't really helpful for me. I was banded last March so I'm coming up on my year mark and my last fill finally hit the 'sweet spot' Thank goodness! I went through Rocky Mountain and he does flouroscopy when needed.

It looks like I'll be out of town beginning the 19th of February until March 12 so will miss getting together. Let me know if you want to get together again after I get back--I'd love to meet you all!

I was laid off January 9, which is the bad news, but now I get to go visit my grandkids in San Francisco, New York City, and Connecticut since I don't have a job--which is definitely the GOOD news!

Hope everyone is doing well. Karen

Hey everyone,

I am new to the forum but was glad to find a thread for people in Utah. I was just banded on January 12, 2009 by Dr. Hansen at South Valley Surgical. I have my first visit to see if I need a fill on Friday, February 13th. I would like to meet some new friends who will support me through this. I haven't told only a couple of my other friends because in the past my friends have only sabatoged my efforts. Sometimes I wonder if they are truly friends. So if you don't mind...I may want to crash the party.

Welcome to the group, I haven't told a lot of people either. Have we cemented a time, place, date to meet for dinner?

I want everyone to be able to come, so I am going to set it up for the 14th of March. Where about is everyone located so we can kind of pick a spot in the middle?

Hey everyone,

I am new to the forum but was glad to find a thread for people in Utah. I was just banded on January 12, 2009 by Dr. Hansen at South Valley Surgical. I have my first visit to see if I need a fill on Friday, February 13th. I would like to meet some new friends who will support me through this. I haven't told only a couple of my other friends because in the past my friends have only sabatoged my efforts. Sometimes I wonder if they are truly friends. So if you don't mind...I may want to crash the party.

Welcome. I hope you can crash the party!! Congratz on getting your band! Fills are great! I am scheduled for one next Thursday. I haven't told many friends either. I have only told my closest friends and they are the ones that would support me. So where do you live? I am in Sugarhouse.

I haven't told anyone but my husband, sister, and children. I've lost very slowly so no one really questions my weight loss but if they comment I tell them that it's been a lot of work and it's MOSTLY diet and exercise (which I believe is true) and a few other factors. With losing as slowly as I have, I'm really glad that I didn't tell people--their expectations would be over the top, I believe. Anyway, that's my perspective.

I live in Midway but would be glad to come to the valley. Thanks for choosing March--I'll be back in town on the 12th and will look forward to getting together.

Anywhere is fine--just let me know. I'm trying to think of suggestions--not too familiar with SLC restaurants. We lived in Provo before and I would have some suggestions if there are a majority of people from Utah county. One place in SLC that might be a possibility is Cowboy Grub on Foothill Boulevard. They have a nice salad bar as well as soup and a full menu. It's hard to stay away from their daily pie special, though ($1 for a piece of the pie of the day). So I'm open for anything!

Welcome to the newbies! Karen

I'm in West Jordan so I can pretty much go anywhere and not have it be to far for me.

Hey Everyone! I'm in Midvale Utah. I was Banded March 9th exactly two weeks ago today. The support group that my Dr's office has actually turned out to be a pissing match between the patients who used to be nurses and the nurses who are still working. It's ubsurd and not supportive at all.

Hey Everyone! I'm in Midvale Utah. I was Banded March 9th exactly two weeks ago today. The support group that my Dr's office has actually turned out to be a pissing match between the patients who used to be nurses and the nurses who are still working. It's ubsurd and not supportive at all.

Welcome, Jenny, and congrats on your surgery. This is a pretty quiet thread but I think we are hoping to get together somewhere soon. Sorry your dr's office didn't provide the support you need. Hopefully you can find support here on this site. Hope you are feeling well by now. Are you still on liquids? Who did your surgery? It's tough at first with the liquids then mushies then solids with no restriction but you'll be ready for a fill in no time. Good luck to you! Karen

I know no one has posted here in a while, idk if I ever have, but I thought it might be nice to talk to other Utah bandsters. I live in Sugarhouse and work in Murray. Anyone out there?

Just reading through posts and saw yours...I live in The Avenues -- moved back to SLC from L.A. in June. My husband and I are TV/film writers/novelists. I haven't been banded yet and in fact am just starting my research so I'd appreciate wisdom from someone who has already walked the walk. How did you start your journey? I don't have a general practitioner doc here yet -- is that where I need to begin? I do have an excellent rheumatologist --I have R.A. -- at University of Utah. But enough about me. How's your journey going? Thanks for listening. Cherie:redface:

Just reading through posts and saw yours...I live in The Avenues -- moved back to SLC from L.A. in June. My husband and I are TV/film writers/novelists. I haven't been banded yet and in fact am just starting my research so I'd appreciate wisdom from someone who has already walked the walk. How did you start your journey? I don't have a general practitioner doc here yet -- is that where I need to begin? I do have an excellent rheumatologist --I have R.A. -- at University of Utah. But enough about me. How's your journey going? Thanks for listening. Cherie:redface:

My journey was pretty quick actually. I had done quite a bit of research about the band, and finally had the opportunity to get it done. I was self pay, and was looking for a good surgeon for a good price in the U.S. I was worried about having trouble/extra expense getting aftercare here. I found Dr. Kirshenbaum in Colorado by doing some research on surgeons on the internet, and found him to be in my price range, and an excellent surgeon. It only took me about 6 weeks from the time that I called his office to start the process until I was banded. pm me for more details if you want them!

I'm in Utah and just got banded on 11-17 with Dr. Kirshenbaum in Denver. Would love to visit with others from Utah who are on here.

I'm so happy to have my band. I feel in control for the first time in years.

Does anyone from Utah ever get together?