Hi, there!

My name is Ashley and I was recently banded on April 23, 2009! *Jumps up and down for joy.. Well, in my mind.. Still a little sore (heehee)*

I was banded by Dr. David Le and his wonderful Bariatric Team at the South San Francisco Kaiser. I've been reading this forum for quite some time now, as my journey started in October 2008 with my Orientation Class. The information I've found here has been absolutely wonderful for both me and my husband.

I've found that ever since the surgery, I have a whole new outlook on life! Certain foods that used to tempt me before, don't look all that appealing anymore. Which is wonderful!

Anyway, just wanted to share a brief introduction. Are there any other April 2009 bandsters around? :thumbup:

Thank you everyone!

Hi Ashley

I was banded 4/17 and there is whole forum called the " Bunny Bandsters" all who were and are going to be banded in april. Good luck to you and your journey. Take care

Hi Ashley,

I was banded on 4/1/09! Congratulations and good luck in your journey. Keep us posted!

Hello! I was banded on April 16th. Have lost 20 pounds so far. Dr. Stan Rogers at UCSF of San Francisco did my surgery. Him and his staff were awesome! I feel great.

Exersizing is now fun because I know it's going to pay off sooner than later!!!!

good luck!!!

Hi Ashley, congrats, hope you are doing well. I started with Kaiser S. San Francisco in Oct of last year. I just had my psych and appt. with the nurse practioner for the surgeon on April 21. I was told then they suggested that I complete a 14 week course on emotional eating. At first I was pretty upset, but you can't do much but go along with the program. I have lost all the weight they suggested but my history really has been emotional eating. Please post often to let me know how you are doing. Can you tell me a little about your experience at surgery time?

Hello to all.... Congrats on your success thus far. I will be banded May 18th at Cedar's Sinai in Los Angeles. I am sorry to hear about your experience with Kaiser as far as them wanting you to take another 14 week class. My mom has Kaiser down here is Southern CA and they are making her go through so much. I feel SO lucky to have such wonderful insurance. My whole process from the time that I picked the surgeon to surgery date has been about 3 months. My family and I are very excited about this new adventure and I am looking forward to a new llife as a thinner, more energetic mom. Good luck to all.