Hi I'm maziemommy-

Anyone else from around here?

Anyone else share the same doc?"Christopher Edwards "

If you are looking for a doc in MO.... I would highly recommend him and his staff!

I would love to hear from any one close to my area.

Hi everyone,

We just had high winds in Lebanon. We were very lucky. I am so excited, I have my first seminar with Dr. Edwards' group tomorrow night. I have my packet completed and am ready to go with it. I am heading west on I-44 tomorrow and starting the journey to change my life!

I had a really nice day today. My children called and my DH took me, my Dad and his friend, Clo, out to lunch after church. The sun came out and it was a beautifuf afternoon. My mother passed away 18 months ago and I visited her memorial with flowers. I know this is the path she would wish me to pursue as she was so worried about my health issue and my weight even when she was very ill. I wish this option had been open for her. She died way too young at the age of 71 yrs. due to obesity, CHF, diabetes, renal failure and stroke. Bless her heart she is not in pain anymore.

Here in Marshfield we got a bit of rain and a whole lot of wind, but nothing serious.

Hello All, Haven't posted in awhile. Was banded April 7th and as of last Tuesday have lost 28 lbs.(May 6th?) Here is my problem: This past week,

I have had an Awful time with acid reflux and Indigestion!!!! Even when I drink water. I am eating slow, chewing very good, noit drinking with meals.. all I am supposed to do. Gonna end up with holes in my esophagus at this rate. Called Dr. Edwards office, and PA will be in tomorrow and will call me. Have taken prevacid, zantac, tums.... still only get relief for very short periods of time. HELP Please.

Sorry about ticker..don't know how to update it

Edited May 12, 200818 yr by Lindao1

Hi everyone,

Woo Hoo, I went to the seminar last night and Dr. Edwards is awesome. He is funny and very compassionate. What a combination. I turned in my paperwork and Mary called this morning. I have a date for my 1st consult and psych eval. This wonderful, amazing journey has finally started. WOO HOO!:thumbup:

That's wonderful, Dianne! You'll be banded before you know it!

I had my first visit with the doctor my psych evaluation and now I have strep throat and my diet has gone to the toilet. I know I can do this but I have make this diet thing last for 6 months. 2months in 18 pounds lighter and struggling today.......

Well, guys, my surgery was Monday, May 12, 2008. Everything went really really well. They went ahead and let me come home the same afternoon. mY surgery was scheduled for 9am and I was being wheeled out of the hospital by 330! Amazing! I am staying at my parents house for right now, but hopefully, will be up and on my own soon!

Hope everyone else is doing well!!! I will post more later as I feel up to it.

-Jessie

Hi everyone,

We just had high winds in Lebanon. We were very lucky. I am so excited, I have my first seminar with Dr. Edwards' group tomorrow night. I have my packet completed and am ready to go with it. I am heading west on I-44 tomorrow and starting the journey to change my life!

I had a really nice day today. My children called and my DH took me, my Dad and his friend, Clo, out to lunch after church. The sun came out and it was a beautifuf afternoon. My mother passed away 18 months ago and I visited her memorial with flowers. I know this is the path she would wish me to pursue as she was so worried about my health issue and my weight even when she was very ill. I wish this option had been open for her. She died way too young at the age of 71 yrs. due to obesity, CHF, diabetes, renal failure and stroke. Bless her heart she is not in pain anymore.:biggrin:

Hi,

I noticed you mentioned Lebanon, I live about 20 miles east and had surgery December 17th, 2007. Just wanted to wish you luck! It's going really slow for me, the doctor said probably because of my age - (50 on the 25th!) and because I had only 80 pounds to lose. But I've lost 26 pounds so far and already feel so much better.

If you are comfortable with it, maybe we can exchange names and actually meet - I'm so far from Springfield I don't get to go to the support groups, hopefully they will start one in Lebanon soon.

Good Luck!!!

Hi,

I noticed you mentioned Lebanon, I live about 20 miles east and had surgery December 17th, 2007. Just wanted to wish you luck! It's going really slow for me, the doctor said probably because of my age - (50 on the 25th!) and because I had only 80 pounds to lose. But I've lost 26 pounds so far and already feel so much better.

If you are comfortable with it, maybe we can exchange names and actually meet - I'm so far from Springfield I don't get to go to the support groups, hopefully they will start one in Lebanon soon.

Good Luck!!!

Hi, I'm sorry it is going so slow for you. I have sent you a message with some info. It would be wonderful if they would start a support group in Lebanon. Any more from Lebanon here?

Hello Everyone! I hope everyone is doing good. I had my third fill on Thursday, May 15. I have now lost 41 Pounds!:woot:

Hollygurl- How was your surgery? Is everything going okay? Let us know if you have any questions.

Jessiexoxo82 - Congratulations on your surgery!!!

Maziemommy - I enjoyed seeing you at the Support Meeting Monday night!

Edited May 17, 200818 yr by Princess21

As some of you may have remembered, I was Banded May 9th. My surgery was the first one at 7:30 in the morning. I left the hospital at 10:30 am. It was a breeze. Today is my first day back to work. I am really wanting a new job... something I can be outside more. or something... If anyone knows of anything please let me know. Send me a private message on here letting me know! Thanks everyone!

I have allready lost 20 pounds!!!

:confused_smile:

It looks like we will be moving to St. Louis within the month. I would be interested in knowing some doctors for my band. I would also like to hear people's oppinions. Thanks for your help.

Tina

As some of you may have remembered, I was Banded May 9th. My surgery was the first one at 7:30 in the morning. I left the hospital at 10:30 am. It was a breeze. Today is my first day back to work. I am really wanting a new job... something I can be outside more. or something... If anyone knows of anything please let me know. Send me a private message on here letting me know! Thanks everyone!

I have allready lost 20 pounds!!!

Congratulations....I am so glad everything went well for you and you were able to return to work. I am looking forward to my first consult on the 3rd. I've requested my medical records to be sent to Dr. Edwards and informed my PCP I am having the surgery. It seems things are moving forward. Only problem is I am hungry all the time!

Dianne, I went to school in Lebanon and my family lives in Eldridge...but I now live in Camdenton, still not very far away...anyway it is so great to talk to someone so close to me and in my home town...I would like to join a support group if you guys get one in Lebanon...Cindy

Dianne, I went to school in Lebanon and my family lives in Eldridge...but I now live in Camdenton, still not very far away...anyway it is so great to talk to someone so close to me and in my home town...I would like to join a support group if you guys get one in Lebanon...Cindy

GrannyK, are you listening? There are 3 of us so far for a support group in our area. Do you know of others? Or can we make it work for now with the three of us? Let us know and we can set a time and place for a 1st meeting.