I got banded on the 14th with Dr. Chaisson down here in Tucson. I'm really surprised at how good I feel. It's just hurting in the port site, and as long as I keep up with my pain meds it's not that bad at all.

I've also already dropped 3.4lbs since I was banded. WOOT! (Too bad it won't keep dropping that fast. lol)

Kristey, congratulations and welcome to Bandland. And don't worry about how fast it comes off. My wife is 2.5 years out and she is down 85 lbs. But the scale has NEVER gone up. And Joy is one of those ladies that thinks it is unladylike to sweat, so not much exercise. With the right foods and exercise, you might be surprised at how fast it DOES come off. Many happy loses!!!

Thanks Randy!!!

Congrats!!! Hopefully I'll be following you before too long!

I was banded 6 May by Dr. Schuartz. Really didn't know there were other doc's doing banding in AZ. The surgery went OK, but when I went to post-op appt, I was surprised to find out I don't go back to see him unless there is a problem. Go for my first fill the second week of June to a fill center off of Kolb. I am one of those people that need my hand held, felt like he said "wham bam, thank you ma'm'.

I am in Benson, was interested in your support group in Tucson. Do they just meet in the morning? I work at Ft Huachuca.

Good luck with your banding.

OK...you're making me glad I didn't go to him afterall! I need my hand held too!!!

I've only been to one meeting so far and it was at 10am. Supposedly the next one will be around noon or 1pm. I'll post it once Iget the email for the time and place!!!