:lol:I was banded 12-12-2008 in Lubbock by Dr. Hall. Everything went great, very minor pain, mostly gas pain. Are there any others banded on 12-12-2008. What city did you get banded in and who was your doctor? Did you have any problems and how are you doing now? Thanks and good luck.:rolleyes2:

welcome harleyfarmer,

I wasn't banded in TX but I did live in Lubbock for about a year before I came to CO. Most of my family lives there now. My youngest sister is a missionary and a few years ago, she stayed at a house in O'Donnell for her furlough.

I was also banded on the 12th! i was banded by Dr. Fox at Kennewick General Hospital. Him and everyone at the hospital were great! I can't believe I'm finally banded! I got in at noon. it was supposed to be outpatient but I ended up having to stay overnight because I had a lot of pain. the problem was that I had really strong core muscles so it was hard for them to get through them to do the surgery. they had to be rough to get through so now my stomach is really tender. also I woke up really quickly because of problems with nausea and pain. but the hospital was great and soon I was all caught up on the pain meds so it wasn't too bad after that. In the end I'm really glad that I spent the night in the hospital.

I feel no hunger at all so far and for the first time since starting my 10 day diet I'm full! This is the best feeling.

congrats on being banded it will be my turn in five more days... getting anxious. Glad to know you are doing well keep us posted ...

julie