Hi -

I was banded 11/29/06 (2 days after my "first" birthday) by Dr. Benavides in Richardson, TX (DFW area). NOTHING available in New Mexico except RNY, and I just didn't want to be hacked up. My insurance, BCBS of NM, doesn't pay for anything but the RNY - go figure! I almost went to Mexico, but chickened out - Dr. B was more expensive, but, as a self-pay, my fills (under fluoro) for the first year are included.

Got my first fill 2 Jan 07 and have been having PB 3 - 4 times a week since. SOOO glad I found this site and now know I'm not (totally) crazy. It was frustrating that something that went down no problemo one time made me hurt & puke the next. Now, I'm going to concentrate on 1) smaller bites, 2) more chewing, and 3) listening to my body's signals to STOP.

Thanks for being here! :nervous

Hi desertdreamers and welcome! I'm glad you found us. This is a great place for support and information. There's also a November bandster thread you might want to check out to meet people at the same stage.

Good luck and keep posting.

Sounds like you are on your way. Just make sure you follow the bandster rules and you will do fine. Congrats.