Hi everybody, I'm Carole and I live in Crowley, Tx. I'm not banded yet but

have my first consultation with my doctor on the 4th. I'm a self pay so

he thinks he can "squeeze" me right in.

I've been lurking here a bit and am thrilled so see so many bandsters

from my neck of the woods. I'll be using Dr. Marsden. Has anybody heard

of, or used him? I'm hoping I can get this done before the end of

January. There 's a Pirates Ball I'm going to in April and I'd love to

shed some weight by then.. Aargh!!

Well, I just wanted to say hi and Happy New Year!

Carole

WELCOME TO LBT!!!!!! I've found this place to be a wealth if info, ideas and support!

Keep us posted on your progress!

Hi Carole!

In the LapBand world, Self Pay talks... I am sure the process will be speedy and efficient for you!

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Congrats and good luck on your surgery.

I am from texas also, Dr. Carter in at umd hospital did my operation, banded 12-11-06 starting weight 263, 12-28 weight 250, he was a great dr.

welcome to lapband talk Carole

Congratulations on making what may be the most important decision of your life. I look forward to hearing of your progress. Keep us posted now!

becky

Welcome!!!!

Welcome Carole!! Congratulations on your decision. I'm in Ferris, TX and just got banded yesterday!! I stayed overnight in the hospital, came home today and feel ok except for some muscle soreness. I think you will be happy you made the decision to be banded. I am. My procedure was uncomplicated, except he found a hiatal hernia during surgery, but fixed it while he was there. You will be fine, and again, WELCOME!!!

Butterfly

Hi Carole: I'm Rainy Laker and was banded 12-26. Was in the hospital for 1 1/2 days. Now 4th day out and I am feeling pretty good, compared to the first few days. I'm hoping to lose 75 - 100 lbs. I have a friend that was banded in May 06 and has lost 96 lbs. Hope to follow in her footsteps. Good luck on your journey to a new you.

:party: Hi, I was banded by Dr. Marsden on November 17th. He is the greatest. I have alot to loose. When I first saw Dr. Marsden I weighed 481, but when I came back for my surgery I weighed 431 - I had lost 50lbs. He told me not to tell many people because you usually don't loose that much weight, but I was estatic.!!

I went for my first fill on December 28th. I don't feel that much different. The first month after surgery I only lost 5 lbs and I gained and lost it over and over again. Dr. Marsden said he expected that. I felt that I could eat anything and sometimes I did. But it was on the day I didn't drink the protein drink. The drink reallly does keep you honest.

I also found a better and cheaper drink than they sell at the dr. office. Its called whey protein drink and it only costs $12.95 at Walmart. Tastes better than the one they sell also. It has more protein and less sugar. If there is anything else I can help you with, give me a shout. Wishing you good luck and a Happy New Year!

Carole - from Hurst:rolleyes:

Welcome to LBT! Good Luck, and keep us posted.

Hi & welcome,

I'm almost 5 months out and this place is great. Be sure and check out the journals. They're great for really getting the "scoop" on the whole process.

Welcome to the lapband forum. Best of luck to you.

Thanks everybody! I've really enjoyed this forum. Three days until my visit with the doc! I'm getting very nervous that I'm going to do this and it won't work.:phanvan

Carole

Welcome to the forum, best of luck with your upcoming surgery.