I was banded on September 30th. Just wondering if there are any other members from the Treasue Coast area in Florida?

I am thinking about having the lap procedure done @Jfk by the same Dr. you used. I have my first appointment next Thurs. Can you tell me how it went for you? How was the process? Are you glad you did it?

Hi MOMFL,

Sorry for the delay in this response. I was away for a few days.

I'm sure you will love Dr. Larson and the staff. They are extremely friendly, helpful and supportive. You will meet everyone on your first visit and they will explain the process. It's a bit of a drive to Lake Worth, but worth it. JFK Hospital was also very good. With the LapBand, you'll stay one night. The hospital just received the Certificate of Excellence which is great news. I have had 1 fill and that is not bad at all. I'll get my second fill the Monday before Thanksgiving. Great for watching those calories. As you can see, I have lost 20 pounds. I had hoped for more, but I'm still adjusting my life style. The band is only one tool. You do have to change habits also. They have a support group meeting once a month at JFK. The next one is Nov. 17th. You will find this very helpful. People come that are banded and some that are not banded yet. I think you'll really like Dr. Larson and his staff. If you have more questions, please feel free to ask. Also let me know what you decide. Godd Luck!!!

Carolyn

hi im in port st lucie nice to meet yall...i see dr vaughn in jupiter and hes cheaper for fills than larson

I live in PSL and had surgery 3 days ago with Dr. Larson. It's great to know others are out there.

Hi- I live in Stuart and was banded in December, 2008. I'm still trying to figure things out, but the weight loss is going pretty well. I also am tech-challenged and am pretty poor at this.

I'd be happy to hear back from you.

Sorry for the delay. I was so glad to hear from you. Hope you are having success. Do you ever go to the Support Group Meetings at JFK? I believe the next one is March 16th. It's nice to know there are other banders in the Treasure Coast. Hope you are very success. I will respond sooner to your replies. Good Luck.

Carolyn

It looks like there are 4 of us in the Treasure Coast so far. I'm sure we will have more once the Doctors at Martin start banding. I'd love to have a local support group.

Best wishes to all of you and let's stay in touch!!

Carolyn

well im doing great i have passed my doctors goal of 150 and amd now 144 im hoping to get to 130

Hi everyone! I am a fairly new bandster. I had my surgery March 2, 2009 by Dr. Vaughan and had a great experience.

Realize Band 3-2-09

21 days post op

18 pounds lost since surgery!

I won't have my first fill until April 7.

I would LOVE to be part of a support group. Any other interested members? We could pick the closest spot in the middle of everyone.

Peace,

Laura

Hi There...I was banded 3/08 and have lost 73 pounds...I am in your area of the Treasure Coast in Vero Beach, would love to chat sometime.

I wasbanded by Dr Fred Simmon , Dr Larsons partner in oct, was doing good but I also Have Multiple Sclerosis so the band had to be lossened for 6 months and back to a regular diet gained all weight back. i was re tightened this month. I was wondering is there are any support groups in psl area. I just moved here from Palm Beach gardens.

Laura

I believe Dr. Domkowski in Sebastian has something going on..I really like him..I got my last fill there..I am on vacation right now but if you can't find his number, contact me again..Best of luck...:tongue2:

I am down 82 pounds right now and I am so excited...

awesome good for you brenda:thumbup:

Support group at Sebastian River Medical Center every 4th Tuesday of the month @ 6p in the Dining Hall.

Support group at Palm Bay Hospital in the Private Dining Room of the new expansion on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 5:45p.m.

Should there be any questions, please contact Riverside Surgical & Weight Loss Center in Sebastian, Florida.