Just wanted to stop in and say hi. Is there anyone here who was banded in New Orleans or the surrounding area. I was banded on July 25, 2008 by Dr. Treen in Marrero, LA. :Banane37:

I too was banded by Dr. Treen. I had my surgery this past Febuary. I live in Plaquemines Parish on the Westbank.

I was banded by Dr. Treen this morning. I am not having any problems so far.

I got banded today by Dr. Treen. Everything has been smooth so far. I bet we will run into each other at the support group. How are you doing with your band?

:thumbup:I am from the Westbank - Belle Chasse. I was banded by Dr. Treen this morning. So far, everything has gone smoothe. I hope this continues. Did you experience any problems after surgery that I may need to know about?

I am from Plaquemines also - Belle Chasse. What town in Plaquemines are you from? How is everything going with your banding experience?

Soup Girl I am also form Belle Chasse. I have just had my third fill. I felt good restriction after the 2nd fill but lost the restriction as I lost weight. I need to call Karen Monday and see if I can schedule another appointment to get a 4th fill.

I have not had any real problems with the Lap Band. The best advice I can give you is to chew thoroughly and eat slowly. I can not eat drier, tougher foods ( untoasted bread, chicken breast or some beef etc...) You will just need to try differant foods for yourself and see what works for you.

hey you guys! I am so happy that there are others here whom were banded by Dr. Treen. He is a great surgeon. I did not have any probs. I had my first fill on last Thursday. The band is really tight in the morning, but not having much restriction. He said if I didn't feel any restriction, I should come in for another fill in 2 weeks. Congrats Soup on your surgery, Now the real journey begins. Well I am not from Plaquemines, but I did grow up right in Gretna, and now I live in Algiers. Will you guys be going to the upcoming support group. I will probably attend.

I do plan on being at the upcoming support group. Hope to see you there.

Hi Everyone,

I live in Slidell and was banded by Dr. Treen on April 1. Happy to see that there are several of Dr. Treen's people are posting here. I have had several problems but not huge. Hair has been falling out for the past several weeks but Michelle says it happen to Karen and will stop at some point. Kinda disturbing but I feel better since I spoke to her yesterday.

Kinda got off track but doing much better now. Even joined a gym .

When is the next support meeting????

Happy to find you all,

Abby

Hey Abby,

The next support group with Dr. Treen's office is tomorrow, September 22nd at 6:30 at the WJMC Fitness Center. Hope to see you there.

Hi,

Thanks for the info; I'll be at the meeting for sure. Need motivation to get back on track. It will be nice to talk to you all.

Abby

Hi all:

I just started the process at Surgical Clinic of La. I really like them so far. I will be self-pay and am hoping to have the procedure in late january.

Hi all:

I just started the process at Surgical Clinic of La. I really like them so far. I will be self-pay and am hoping to have the procedure in late january.

Hi Shangefan,

I was also self pay. I had my surgery on July 25. Yes they are really nice at Surgical Clinic of La, especially Karen, she is so well versed in the lapband. Well good luck to you and KIT.

I'm from Marrero and was banded on Aug. 27, 2008 by Dr. Belott at West Jefferson. I also was selfpay. Everyone at the Surgical Clinic of LA has been very nice. Karen does an awesome job helping you prepare for what to expect before/after surgery. I highly reccommend Dr. Belott if anyone is considering being banded.

Great! How are things going for you so far?