Hi. Just here to introduce myself as instructed. I am to be banded on July 6 by Dr. Juarez in AZ. I started the process in February. I am nervous, but excited at the same time. I really appreciate all of the information on the site, especially what to have in the house postop. Best wishes to all!

Hello 7thangel,

Welcome. I am fairly new too. I live in Glendale. How about you?

Congratulations on your banding date. I am doing a 6 mo. supervised diet, so I'll join you soon.

Karen

Thanks! I am in Mesa. However, I have to amend my surgery date. My insurance called and wanted to talk to me about my "upcoming surgery on the 6th". well, I called Dr. Juarez's office today and that was just a bogus date the nurse had to put on my forms, soooo I am to call their office back on Wednesday to get on the schedule. probably a month or so out I am thinking. I was bummed. Who is doing your surgery if you don't mind telling me?

Hi 7thAngel,

Welcome to the club! I was banded four weeks ago by Dr. DeBarros at the WLIAZ in Tempe. I live in Gilbert. There is a sight under U.S. LapBand support for those of us in AZ to provide local support for one another, so please be sure to stop by from time to time. It would be great to have another member in our small little group. I think we are planning on having a get-together once a month to meet up for friendship and support. Good luck and be sure to update us with your date.

Shauna

Welcome to LBT! Congrats on your surgery date! You'll go through lots of emotions between now and the surgery date and it's totally normal! Good Luck!

Thanks for letting me know about the support groups SElaine! I really want this to work for me and I think I would really benefit from those meetings. The Dr's office called today and my "actual" date is August 15. Boy, this sure did take a long time from the intial seminar to surgery date. If I don't learn anything else from this experience, I can't say I did not learn PATIENCE!

7thAngel,

Lol. I agree. This whole process could certainly be a lesson in patience.

Hello SElaine,

I was banded by Debarros as well on July 3rd. I live in Sierra Vista but will have to drive up for my followups and fills. Hope to meet some of you other Debarros patients.

Hi

Just got banded 11 weeks ago in Mexico. I am in AZ too! Just wanted to say, good luck,,

Susan

Hi Susan

Where in AZ are you? How is your banding going so far? Any problems? How are you dealing with the hunger? Good luck to you as well

I am in Ahwatukee. Where are you? I am doing great! Your hunger will leave you once you get filled! Just don't worry about it until then and eat carefully. I have lost about 33lbs so far,,,,it was hard when I wasn't filled but hard when I am too! I just went to Mexicali and got my 3rd fill and now I have 6 ccs in my band (10cc sagb) and I really feel the restriction now! Be patient,,,it will work for you! If you want to call me you can send me a private message and we can connect that way! I am so happy with my weight loss thus far and I know it will be ok for you also as I was really concerned about the hunger too! You are in your first stage of eating and I have some good ideas for you! Let me know!!

hugs to you and hang in there

Susan

hi 7thangel , i live in arizona too. i was banded nov 2005, by dr. daniel huacuz in tijuana mexico. i have had about 6 fills and 2 unfills. i have lost around 100lbs. i will have dr huacuz do a tummy tuck soon. it is nice you have your doctor so close. if you have troubles at all he is right there. good luck to you. you will be fine and just be patient. it will all happen for you as it did for us. just dont rush the healing stages. let us know how it all goes. catz out

Would someone have a quick link to the thread that has what to have in the house post-op?

Found it! Not sure if it will copy as a link - I hope it does..

Post-op Checklists - Things to have before surgery.

I am in Ahwatukee. Where are you? I am doing great! Your hunger will leave you once you get filled! Just don't worry about it until then and eat carefully. I have lost about 33lbs so far,,,,it was hard when I wasn't filled but hard when I am too! I just went to Mexicali and got my 3rd fill and now I have 6 ccs in my band (10cc sagb) and I really feel the restriction now! Be patient,,,it will work for you! If you want to call me you can send me a private message and we can connect that way! I am so happy with my weight loss thus far and I know it will be ok for you also as I was really concerned about the hunger too! You are in your first stage of eating and I have some good ideas for you! Let me know!!

hugs to you and hang in there

Susan

Thank you Susan!! Sorry for the delay in reply. I was feeling miserable last couple of days. I would love to connect with you and get those ideas

Thanks again,

D.