I'm being banded at the end of the month, and was looking for others in the area doing the same thing. My surgery date is January 27, and I'm excited and nervous about the whole new life ahead of me.

Does anyone have any tips out there for me?

I live in Lakeland, Florida. There is a group on here for Florida people. Welcome. Karen..aka.kll724

Floridabandsters.

Edited January 9, 201412 yr by kll724

I tried to go on Florida Bandsters awhile back but didn't have any response.. is there a secret? I don't live in Orlando but I am in North Florida...

I'm in Clearwater. I tend to mostly look at the new threads and not specific forums and I only see maybe the past 20ish recent threads as I don't check this site all the time. Welcome aboard! I'm 3 weeks post op.

_{Thanks, I'll check out Bansters site.}

_{KimK, I've been checking out several of the threads out there. It is nice to see that there are so many of us out there, and so many people to look to for help.}

Hi, I live west of Alexandria on Hwy 27. I started a Minnesota site but have no action so far. I'm a 7 year Lap Bander and I would not part with my great little tool. Let me know how you are doing.

I'm actually looking for a Bariatric Doctor, mine is in Abbott NW, Minneapolis, and I want to transfer to someone who really takes time with you & has a pleasant personality. I have had Cancer & Breast Removal in 2012 and Minneapolis is pretty far to drive to just be hurried through when I have a Lap Band ckup appointment. Would you have a recommendation?

I am an internet Lap Band Forum Fan. Folks here are so helpful.

Joanne,

I actually live in the warmer St. Cloud located in Florida. I'm guessing that during weeks like this one you would also like the warmth of life here in St. Cloud, Florida. I wish you luck in finding a new doctor. It is so important to have trust in and be able to speak with your doctor. Let me know how your search goes.

Hi, I live west of Alexandria on Hwy 27. I started a Minnesota site but have no action so far. I'm a 7 year Lap Bander and I would not part with my great little tool. Let me know how you are doing.

I'm actually looking for a Bariatric Doctor, mine is in Abbott NW, Minneapolis, and I want to transfer to someone who really takes time with you & has a pleasant personality. I have had Cancer & Breast Removal in 2012 and Minneapolis is pretty far to drive to just be hurried through when I have a Lap Band ckup appointment. Would you have a recommendation?

I am an internet Lap Band Forum Fan. Folks here are so helpful.

You have to join teh group to go onto the Floridabandsters. It and many others are groups. But, I don't think that it is impossible to join. You just go to groups and join most of them.

What site is the Florida Bandsters on? When I searched it, several came up. There was a Yahoo page, another on Obesity Help and a few others.

I did join the group on this site, but there didn't seem to be too much on it. I'll keep trying to explore, as I'm still working to figure out how to navigate through my BariatricPal page.

Edited January 10, 201412 yr by als41

It is part of this forum.

What site is the Florida Bandsters on? When I searched it, several came up. There was a Yahoo page, another on Obesity Help and a few others.

I did join the group on this site, but there didn't seem to be too much on it. I'll keep trying to explore, as I'm still working to figure out how to navigate through my BariatricPal page.

It is on this forum. Look under Community, then support groups, then you should see floridabandster. Join.Karen

Thanks Karen,

I'm now a member of Florida Bandsters!

I'm being banded at the end of the month, and was looking for others in the area doing the same thing. My surgery date is January 27, and I'm excited and nervous about the whole new life ahead of me.

Does anyone have any tips out there for me?

We have the same day. How are you doing on your liquid diet? I am going good so far. I am excited so far nerves haven't sent in yet.

My doctor isn't making start a liquid diet until the 24th, but I started weening myself into a liquid diet. I'm at one meal a day liquids now.