Hi, I'm going through the process of getting banded. I have had my initial consult with Dr. Ferrara, and my nutrition meeting. I have my phych eval tomorrow and hopefully will be scheduling my surgery for August or September.

A little about me...I'm 5'5 and about 225 pounds. I want to lose at least 80 pounds. I'm married with 4 kids (just in case you didn't get that from my user name ). I don't have the spousal support for the surgery, so I'm hoping to find a friend that would help me through it. This site has been great but wanted someone locally to talk to in person (lunch visits, phone, email, whatever). Would like buddies that have been there done that...and someone going through the motions now like me.

Thanks so much!!

Hi.. I live in Dallas.... I have to wait six month for my surgery, so I am looking at getting banded in December....

I would love to have a band buddy...

I need to lose over a 100 pounds... I am 43 and have a 7 year old son.

Hope to hear form you soon,

Kasey

hi, im in the DFW area, but not currently concentrating on losing (almost 10 weeks pregnant)... i'd be happy to email. :cursing:

sorry your DH isnt supportive. welcome to LBT.

Hi there!

I'm from Ft. Worth and am being banded by Dr. Ferrera's associate, Dr. Smith on August 7th! My fiance is being banded that day as well.

Hi.. I live in Dallas.... I have to wait six month for my surgery, so I am looking at getting banded in December....

I would love to have a band buddy...

I need to lose over a 100 pounds... I am 43 and have a 7 year old son.

Hope to hear form you soon,

Kasey

hi, im in the DFW area, but not currently concentrating on losing (almost 10 weeks pregnant)... i'd be happy to email.

sorry your DH isnt supportive. welcome to LBT.

Hi there!

I'm from Ft. Worth and am being banded by Dr. Ferrera's associate, Dr. Smith on August 7th! My fiance is being banded that day as well.

Please forgive the multiquote!!

Kasey ~ Would love to be buddies and go through the steps with you of your 6 month journey to a newer you!!

Losingjusme ~ CONGRATS on the baby!! I saw that you have lost 160 pounds and gained a baby!! Did you have the lapband previously? If you have any baby questions let me know...I'm a mommie-pro (4 kids - ages 5, 3, 20 months, 6 months) :cursing:

CassCass ~ Wish my date was Aug 7th! Have you gone to any of the Tuesday support sessions at the office? I would love to chat with you more about your feeling on the Dr. office and staff. Also about the pre-op diet that they put you on.

Thanks! I am excited to talk with all of you. I am happy to be support for everyone who comes to this thread....

Losingjusme ~ CONGRATS on the baby!! I saw that you have lost 160 pounds and gained a baby!! Did you have the lapband previously? If you have any baby questions let me know...I'm a mommie-pro (4 kids - ages 5, 3, 20 months, 6 months)

oh my, you are BUSY!!!! i was banded in October 2006, was marathon training and WHAM... preggers ... :cursing:

CassCass ~ Wish my date was Aug 7th! Have you gone to any of the Tuesday support sessions at the office? I would love to chat with you more about your feeling on the Dr. office and staff. Also about the pre-op diet that they put you on.

They got us in FAST. I think it was because we were self-pay. I called a couple of weeks ago just to ask questions and hung up 30 minutes later with all my appointments and a surgery date.

I'll keep my fingers crossed that you get your date soon! :cursing:

Have you done the pre-op education meeting yet? They give you packets and a sample of your anti-nausea meds and all sorts of info there. It was really helpful.

For the pre-op diet you have two choices. The first is a 2 week, low-carb diet. No breads, Pasta, fried stuff, fruit, etc. Lots of meat. OR, you can do the 1 week liquid diet. We chose the low-carb because we figured we'd get enough of liquids afterwards!

All of that is explained in detail at the pre-op edu meeting and in the packet they give you.

I haven't gone to the support group meetings. I have to work Tuesday nights. I AM going to try to make the first one after my surgery, which I think is August 12th? I'll be off all that week.

Please feel free to message me if there's anything else you'd like to know or if you want to talk more in detail!