Colorado Anyone

[COLLECTOR 0]

I have a hard time finding people from Colorado anyone out there?

[Shesha 1]

I am not. But I was banded in Colorado. There are quite a few people out there from Colorado, and maybe even a few more "honorary" members 'cause they were banded there.

[DollyRose 0]

I'm not from Colorado either but I will be there next month! Banding surgery scheduled for May 15th! :clap2:

DollyRose

[isabellesma 0]

I live in Highlands Ranch. I was banded on March 29th, 2007 by Dr. Frank Chae. I'm new to all this!

Trina

[COLLECTOR 0]

thanks for replying. I am in Fort Collins, Dr. Quaid banding Friday the

13th

[Mal 0]

Hi Collector!

I am from Colorado, I live in Centennial/SE Aurora. I have my Consult tomorrow with Dr. Kirshenbaum. Good luck to you on Friday and keep us posted on your progress!

[conniesueb 1]

Hey--

I am in Pueblo, had my surgery done here, too. Good luck to everyone!

[Mal 0]

Connie,

Looks like you are doing an amazing job...good for you!!! Do you have any advice? I have my surgery date set for May 18th. I am so afraid that I am going to cancel because I am afraid that I will fail!!! What has been the biggest challenge for you so far?

[kitkat78b 0]

Your not alone in Colorado. I was banded in early Dec and have lost 22 lbs. Feeling good most the time but sure get bad heartburn!!!

:biggrin1:

[kitkat78b 0]

Just wanted to let you know that the surgery wasn't as bad as I thought. Be sure to take at least a week off, so you have time to get back on your feet. Its easy to feel like you might fail because if your like me, I have failed a lot of times when it comes to my weight. I think this is the way to go.

Kathy

[COLLECTOR 0]

I was just banded 4/13/07. Feeling great. very little pain. Up and walking already. Sipping slow on liquids.< /p>

[conniesueb 1]

Hey Mal--I would say the biggest challenge so far has been overcoming that false sense of hunger in my mind--the one that says that because you are sitting watching a movie, you should be snacking, or the one that says when you go out to eat you have to get the most obnoxios thing on the menu. I have learned to eat healthy menu choices--salads, grilled chicken or fish, etc. I know that there are many people who eat whatever they did before surgery, just insmaller amounts, but for me, I have decided to make a total lifestyle change, and eat much healthier. I have also started exercising almost every day. I NEVER exercised before--but now I am totally addicted--even after having 4 knee surgeries--I have found a way to work through the pain, and it has definately paid off. Jhaust know that it is a definate life change, but you just have to set your mind to it, and it will be fine. Good luck everyone!

[DynamoMini 1]

Hey - I am from Colorado! Dr. Kirshenbaum has a big following, however, many of his patients are from out of state. I have connected with a few other Denver area band or to be banded people. So Howdy to all of you! Wasn't it gorgeous today? So glad we didn't get the snow.

[DynamoMini 1]

Collector - I hope your surgery went perfectly and you are up and running. I go in Monday! So let's keep in touch. I live in Greenwood Village, near the Denver Tech Center. I love Ft. Collins.

Hugs to you,

What do you collect?

[Mal 0]

HI Dynamomini!

Nice to see you here! Monday, the big day for you...you will be in my thoughts, let us know how you are doing. The weather is wonderful, I have Spring Fever sooo bad, I shopped all day yesterday. Spent way too much on lawn and garden treasures...I LOVE IT!!

Connie,

You are an inspiration, I hope to get my mind set as you have. Do you do Water excercises? (because of your knee surgeries). You must feel fantastic!

Collector,

Hope your recovery is going well, I wish I was on the other side already...anxiuos and nervous....May 18th...sooooo far away!