Hi! I was wondering if there is anyone out there from Colorado--especially from Pueblo. I had surgery by Dr. James Smith on Nov. 30, 2006, and would love to hear from anyone else who had surgery from him too. I think he is great. I have lost 17 pounds since the surgery, and had lost 10 on my pre-surgery diet, so I think that is pretty good. I am so happy that I decided to do this--no regrets so far! I go back for my first fill on Jan. 17, so am anxious to see what that is like. Would love to hear from you Pueblo or Colorado people out there!

258h/248s/231c/140g

Dr. James Smith

banded Nov. 30, 2006

I am from CO... just northeast of Denver. Dr Smith is not my doc but I know of a few around here that are his patients, maybe one of them will see your thread!

Congrats on being banded!

Just out of couriosity--why did you need to have your port replaced? Is that the only problem you've had?

I had my port replaced because I had a leak in my tubing (it's all connected). No biggie though.... I would do it all over again in a heartbeat!

I worry a little about having complications, but so far so good, although it has only been 4 weeks since surgery. I go for my first fill on January 17, so I am a little nervous about that--not sure if it will hurt or not, but anxious to get it done. By the way--were you totally burried by the blizzard last week? We only got about an inch here. I guess there is another storm coming tomorrow too--bummer! Hopefully it won't be as bad as the last one! Oh-one more thing--I went to ticker factory and created a ticker, but I can't figure out how to paste it to my posts--can you help? Or anyone else? Thanks:help:

258h/248s/227c/140g

Banded Nov. 30, 2006

Dr. James Smith Pueblo, CO

Hello, im in Canon City, I have Doc Brown here in town. I dont have a band yet but will get a date on Jan 19th. I hope it wont be to long befor i can get mine. callieanna:)

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Hey Callieanna--nice to hear from someone so close! Are you getting dumped on like we are? It is crazy here in Pueblo--we don't usually get this much snow! Good luck on your upcoming surgery--you will be so glad you did it! I am only one month post op, but I think it is the best thing I have ever done--well worth the minimal pain and discomfort during the first week or so!

Yah we have a foot of snow and its been a light dusting all day. My little ones are loving it... I feel like im going crazy. lol. i want to get started on my new life style and not wait. i wish i could have it already done. lol. callieanna:phanvan

I am up here in Southern Weld County. Been banded since Sept looking for a local support group...Work in Denver area. Weight loss a little slow, but I have the VG band and only have had 2 fills so far.. I think the third one will get me to where I'm Going.

Tom

Hey Tom--did you get a lot of snow? What is the VG band? I guess I don't know the difference-I must not have that kind. I go for my first fill on Jan. 15. SO far my weight loss has been pretty good--21 pounds since surgery a month ago(10 before the surgery). I can definately tell me band is loosening up, but I still can't eat like I used to(which is a good thing!). Good luck finding a support group--I'm going to my first meeting on the 9th. Hopefully you will be back on track soon!