Hey! Just looking for anyone in the DFW area being banded or already banded. My band date is 10-25-07 Dr.'s Smith & Ferrara. I scared but also can't wait.

Darkling! it's good to hear from you! So you're banded now - that's great! I've been away from the board for about a week or so and I've missed it. So glad you are posting - hope you are feeling okay.

I've been a very bad girl this past week. Stressed so hard getting the house ready for Thanksgiving and everyone coming and getting the food ready and all the running around done - got to get back to business this week! That's why I came back to the board -for encouragement.

Love this place...

Yes, I am among the banded! & hate my Protein LOL.

I am doing okay, but hearing my gurgling stomach all the time is kinda weird!

Hey there!

I was banded by Dr. Veninga in Carrollton on 9/17/07....got my first fill on Nov 2nd...having my 2nd fill on Dec 11.

For anyone looking for a surgeon or fill dr., I highly recommend him and his staff. They are wonderful!

How is it going? I have an appointment with Smith & Ferrara in January. Has it been a good experience?

Hi DFW, I am getting banded 12/06/07 at Southwest Surgical Center in Hurst by Dr Robert Snow. Doing fine on the liquid diet. occasional hunger but nothing bad. I guess I am so hyped to get the band I already don't care about eating. (hmmm, there goes that mental part!)

:ranger:

I am also going to Dr. Snow on 1/04/07 am kinda nervous, but I feel very comfortable with Dr. Snow. Can't wait till the first 10 weeks are over. Doing alot of research on this and I know what not to do. I am self pay and I understand why only paying 7500.00 in Mexico is a bad thing

MY day is fast appproaching I will be getting banded Friday at the surgicalcenter in hurst with Dr. Marsden a little scared that something may go wrong and I can't get banded (dreams about insurance company call at the last min. saying wait we are not approving this

You sound in the same boat I am in, doesn't look like you have much weight to lose, I have about 70 to 85 to lose and my ins. won't cover unless I have 40 or over BMI. I don't really want to wait that long!!! That is why I am self pay. Is Dr. Marsden in the same office complex as Snow. Good Luck by the way I hope everythig goes well.

I don't know my BMI was 42 went I started this whole process but I have lose some weight with the stress of getting approved and the pre opt diet.

MY day is fast appproaching ...

Hi Tomecia,

By the time you read this, you will probably be banded. The nerves will settle. I understand how it is easy to think something will go wrong, but the other shoe will not drop. You are on your way. Dr. Marsden is wonderful and his nurses are great. They understand the experience and treat you with respect with all questions and concerns.

Good luck and let us know how you are doing post op.

MMT

:rolleyesI can't sleep I am excited neverous and ready to be banded

tomecia,

today's the day!

i had Dr. Marsden as well, it was a great experience!! congrats!

Hello,

DFW area bandster here. Live in Lewisville. Banded 11/28/07 at Wise regional by Dr. Frank Felts. Scheduled for 1st fill 12/20/07. Good to see everyone.

Dr. Snow is a good guy. My banding went just fine. I am sure you will be pleased. He uses the newer band also.

I am back and banded first 2 days the gas pains killed me today I feel almost 95% like nothing ever happen. good luck to everyone