Hi everyone: I am very excited about my upcoming banding next week with Dr. Jose Rodriquez. I have been battling my weight since childhood and am graduating from college and preparing for med school next year so I need to get a grip on my weight. I picked Dr. Rodriquez after researching on various groups and actually going to meet him. He has been working in Acuna Mexico but is now moving to the brand new Hospital Angeles in Juarez. Fortunately for me I have lot's of family in El Paso and time off from school to recover. I am excited and nervous but think banding for me is a better option. I like the idea of the band being reversible since I am young and who knows what may happen in medicine in my lifetime. This seems like the best option for me.

Sharon from Belite has been very helpful. She also help my aunt with her surgery a few month ago in Hospital Angeles Tijuana. My aunt has lost 35 lbs since August. I don't want to bug her all the time so I hope to get some support over here. This is my 21st birthday present from my parents...I guess you can tell I am excited. Thanks for listening. I'll be happy for any encouragement I can get. I'll let you know how things go!

Annie

soon to be banded 11/19/07

Go to Monthly Lap-Band support groups and join the November 07 group. It is great to here those already banded discuss their journey and for those of us not yet banded to discuss our feelings ask questions.

Congrats on your decision.

Awesome way to spend a vacation! I too am in school ( Texas State) and had my surgery in the middle of the week during school. I had it on a wed, and i had a test I couldnt get out of on Friday..I remember however that the teacher did take pity on my grading a lil bit...I had one of those pouch things that delievers pain meds to the incision site. It was the size of a fist and had an IV line straight to my tummy. Of course, I did wear it outside my shirt to get the pity...

Well this is one way to make sure you wont over eat this thanksgiving

Tifferoni!!!

I'm getting banded next week on the 19th and my son goes to Texas State!!! He lives in Butler Hall. I am also an alumni of Texas State.... Although it was Southwest Texas State when I went to school there. What are you studying? How do you like it? I would LOVE to correspond with you and be an alumni support cheerleader for your journey. I hope to hear from you.

I also went to Southwest Texas State but only for a year. I was there in 1986. I love San Marcos, it is beautiful.

I graduated from SWTSU in 1981. Oldie but a goodie!!! I loved San Marcos too. I even went to graduate school for a year. I didn't want to leave, then I got married and didn't finish. Big mistake. It is wonderful to get to visit when I see my son. He's having a good time too. His older brother is so jealous....

Wow! there are lots of Bobcats out there!!

I too am looking into getting banded by Dr Rodriguez. I keep hearing (reading) these great comments about him and his staff. I haven't really heard any complaints.

Annie: I am so happy for you.

Aubrey: Who are you getting banded by?

I have been doing a lot of research, but haven't made any final decisions.

Please let me know how you are doing and how that new facility is. K?

MOM2KNK

I'm getting banded by Dr. Craig Chang in Victoria, Texas.

Hey I graduated from TSU in 2002. (Tarleton State University) that is.

He He.

Anyway, congrats on your band coming up next week. I am getting banded on Nov. 28th by Dr. Sims in Waco, TX.

I cant wait till we are all posting up our success pictures!

reply to cagstorm: wow...another cowboy fan...i live in big d.

how about tony and t.o. in sunday's games against the redskins. we are definitely super bowl bound this year.