My surgery is in August and I can't hardly wait. Reading all the good news here about how successful people are. It's very encouraging and hopeful. Soon I will be among the people able to relate my journey after WLS. Cheers!

Congratulations! I love, love, love my band. The weight loss part is great but also I just feel like I finally have that appetite monster off of my back.

Congratulations on your decision to get banded! Best decision I ever made!

Congrats. Getting the band changed my life.

I love my band, but mostly I love that I got my life back ! You will too !

Hi Gbb77901,

I am also scheduled for lap band in Aug w/Dr Esquivel. I have read the book that True Results gave me. And I have read Dr. Brecher's book. Very excited about getting banded next month. The forums on this site have really been helpful. Would love to find a lap band support group in my area. If you, or anyone reading this post hears of any bander support groups between North Austin to Georgetown, let me know. Are you scheduled for surgery in Austin or San Antonio? Mine is scheduled for 8/8 in S.A. Have you been given a pre-op diet yet? I am to start soon on Atkins and no more than 20 carbs per day. Atkins shakes seem to be best. Have lowest carbs/sugar than any other Protein diet drink that I found. Keep us posted on how you do. We are both on the same part of the journey. Here's wishing us both much success with our Aug. surgeries and future permanent weight loss.

Have a blessed weekend!

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makingchanges4me... thanks for the note. We are on the same path definitely. I am scheduled for surgery on August 4 & 5 in San Antonio. I heard of a support group that meets monthly in north Austin in Walnut Creek area. I'm in Round Rock, what about you? Stay in touch!

Four days post op and I feel great. I can't wait for my new journey as I have dropped about 22 lbs since four days ago. Just a little tired , not hungry and oh yes if you get sick of hickey broth add some nice glaciers mrs dashes no salt herbs and let it soak in and bam you have amazing soup to eat that's not dull.

Hi Kayleena

Congrats on being post op and doing well from the sound of it. Thanks for the broth tip. I'm sure it will come in handy for me soon!

Hi Gbb77901, I am also scheduled for lap band in Aug w/Dr Esquivel. I have read the book that True Results gave me. And I have read Dr. Brecher's book. Very excited about getting banded next month. The forums on this site have really been helpful. Would love to find a lap band support group in my area. If you, or anyone reading this post hears of any bander support groups between North Austin to Georgetown, let me know. Are you scheduled for surgery in Austin or San Antonio? Mine is scheduled for 8/8 in S.A. Have you been given a pre-op diet yet? I am to start soon on Atkins and no more than 20 carbs per day. Atkins shakes seem to be best. Have lowest carbs/sugar than any other protein diet drink that I found. Keep us posted on how you do. We are both on the same part of the journey. Here's wishing us both much success with our Aug. surgeries and future permanent weight loss. Have a blessed weekend!

I also went thru True Results and also have the same Dr.

Let me know if you find a support group. Georgetown is on my way home to Salado.

I live in Round Rock. The only support group that I know about meets on the 4th Thurs of each month (7/24) at True Results on Technology Dr in Austin off 183. The meetings are at 6:30 p.m. I think they last maybe 90 min or so. Am going to try to be at next meeting. Having lap band surgery on 8/8 in S.A. w/Dr Esquival. Was told that you can bring someone with you. My hubby is going to try to come. This will give him more of an idea of what I'll be going thru. Hope to meet some of you banders at meeting. Have a good week.

I live in Round Rock. The only support group that I know about meets on the 4th Thurs of each month (7/24) at True Results on Technology Dr in Austin off 183. The meetings are at 6:30 p.m. I think they last maybe 90 min or so. Am going to try to be at next meeting. Having lap band surgery on 8/8 in S.A. w/Dr Esquival. Was told that you can bring someone with you. My hubby is going to try to come. This will give him more of an idea of what I'll be going thru. Hope to meet some of you banders at meeting. Have a good week.

my husband went with me to True Results SA. I work in Round Rock. We should meet one day

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I'm a newbie and I got my first fill this past monday I'm still on mushy foods for now

So how is eveyone feeling? Everyone doing good? What are some things that helped you the first few days after surgery?