Hello!

My surgery date is June 1st with Dr Schroder at St Mary's. First time I've ever had surgery so am quite nervous, but am getting more and more excited as the date draws nearer. Anyone else out there from the Richmond area?

welcome babs!! I was fortunate that I did not have to go through the 6 month nutrition requirment. But I know that Dr. Schroders' office staff are good and I am sure the person you are seeing is good. Maybe others would know more.

I am coming up on my one year anniversary! I can't beleive it. I am about 2/3 to goal, which I heard this week is more than expected. the expectation is 50%. I want more and was hoping to be at my goal, but the band is like other diets in some ways, you can eat bad things that don't benefit your weihgt loss. you ahve to be careful. My goal will be to reach the goal weight by the end of the summer! I need to beef up my exercise!

Hello everyone! I'm on day 3 of the pre-op diet...the first day wasn't so bad, yesterday was awful, today has been fine. I'm not a huge fan of the shakes, but can get them down. It's crazy to think this time in two weeks I'll be banded (and school will be over :wink2:). I'm really looking forward to it. Thanks for all of the support on here. This is such a great place to be!!

iteach Hang in there!! It will get better. I was just telling someone how I disliked those shakes! Look for some good recipes. there is a thread on here. I usually will get a slimfast protein brand, I like them. Some taste like chalk!

well TFIF...

Hi Richmond Banders. I know this thread was started quite awhile ago, but I enjoyed reading about everyone's progress. It's so helpful to read these longer threads to get an idea of what to expect from the beginning of the journey.

I went to Commonwealth Surgeons' seminar last week, and I'm going to Richmond Physicians' seminar next week. I'm not sure yet what I'm going to do. I haven't decided for sure whether to have the surgery, but I think I'm about 75% committed to it at this point. I'm also undecided as to which group to go to for the surgery. I hope next week's seminar helps me decide.

I haven't posted in a while. In January, I relocated to Birmingham to attend graduate school. I still travel to Richmond for my fills!

I have attached 2 pics. One is pre-surgery. It was taken last May (I was banded in October.) The 2nd pic was taken a few weeks ago. I'm now in a Medium/Large shirt ... from a XXL (18/20). It feel greats not to be confined to Lane Bryant & Ashley Stewart :-) ... I'm down from a size 16 pants to about a 10 (some 8s.) :-D

I LOVE MY BAND!!! I hope you love yours too.

Lisa

WOOT WOOT LELEE!! You look absolutely stunning. Congratulations on your incredible new body!!!

I'm excited about attending the seminar tomorrow night with Dr. Brengman's group. Did you feel like you were well taken care of by Dr. Brengman and his office staff? I'd appreicate any information about him and his associates. Thanks.

Absolutely! Dr. Brengman & staff are incredible. Keep in mind, I DRIVE 11 hours for my fills. I won't let anyone else fill my band. You're in excellent hands. Also, thanks for the wonderful comments re: my pics :-D

Thanks, LeLee. I'm so glad to know you had such a positive experience with his group. I'm really looking forward to going to their seminar tomorrow night. I would have to agree that driving 11 hours for your band fills is high praise.

Hi LeLee, you look so beautiful! I don't even know you but am so proud of you. I can't wait until July 24, when Dr. Brengman bands me. Good luck in grad school.

Thanks Nyllrap! Good luck with everything ... Dr. Brengman and staff are the best.

LeLee, just wanted to give you a quick update. I went to the seminar given by Dr. Brengman this evening, and I couldn't have been more impressed. I'm going to make an appointment with his office tomorrow for the evaluation. I'm very excited to get the process rolling!

Lisa you look GREAT!! Good luck in Grad school.

kiz good luck with your decision. I went to Commonwealth Surgeons and have friends I met through the band that went to Richmond, they both have their personality differences, however both are great groups to chose from.

Is it HOT enough for all you Virginians!! Hopefully the steamy weather will change tonight!

Thanks for your support, ja9va. I've read your posts on this thread, and they've been VERY helpful.

Is it HOT enough here? LOL, in a word: :thumbup:

Hi Dr Schroder is my doctor. He is very good. I had mine in Sept 06. I am completely satisfied. Good Luck, you will be fine.......

Hi Dr Schroder is my doctor. He is very good. I had mine in Sept 06. I am completely satisfied. Good Luck, you will be fine.......

Thanks, deebritt! I was mixed up on my previous post when I said Dr. Brengman was the doctor who spoke at the seminar I attended. It was Dr. Schroder, and he came across as very caring and thoughtful. I realized that when I checked their web site to research the surgeons' credentials. After reading the positive reports on both doctors on this discussion board, I was happy to see either doctor. Dr. Schroder also said that they work together during the surgeries, so I'm glad that both doctors are so well respected by everyone. :thumbs_up: