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Hi all - I did not get to attend the May seminar due to a work conflict that came up on that day... but am attending the June seminar. I am so mad that everything got pushed back a month! But am excited to hear about how you are all doing! How is the weight loss coming MPatrizzi? I hope it's coming along... how about the pain? Is it just awful? Have you started eating mushy foods yet, or are you still on liquids?

Hi all - I'm new to this forum (and SOOO glad I found it!). I have done some research and think that lapbanding is the way to go for me. I have heard (mostly) good things about the center in Tampa, but am wondering if there is anyone who performs lapbanding/fills in Orlando... or closer than Tampa? Maybe Melbourne/Viera area? Any advice you all can give will be greatly appreciated!

Hi Melissa - I was wondering how your surgery went - glad it went okay. How was it? How are you feeling?

Okay, that's what I was hoping you meant... I was thinking perhaps you meant a blood bank or something... and i was kinda freaking out about that! heh. The seminar this Thursday should be very educational for me! Hey - how much is the procedure if you self pay Dr. Fusco?

Hi Tom and Melissa - Tom I will see you on Thursday! And, what do you mean by 'which bank' did Melissa go through? For financing... or something else? Thanks!

Oh my God... it's like you guys grew up in my house! Or me in yours! So nice to know i don't have to be alone in this any longer! I'm just starting this - hope to get to a seminar this week... and I feel pretty certain this is the way for me... I'm glad you guys are here. Mary

Thanks Melissa - I sent an email to the office, so probably won't hear from them until Monday - but I sure hope I can get in as well... it would be nice not to have to wait another month! You get banded on May 21st, right? Very exciting! I can't wait to hear all about it! Mary

Hi Julie - I'm new here and just starting the process... next step is to attend a seminar! Anyway, I cannot tell you how wonderful reading this thread has been! You are such an inspiration, and it's just so good to know it actually can, and does, happen to people! You have given me such hope! You are just awesome, and I am looking forward to more pictures! Mary in Florida oh... P.S. - where does your dad practice?

Hi Youtalk, I am hoping to be able to get to the seminar this week as well -

Hi - thanks for the reply. I have requested info from Dr. Fusco's office, and will try to get to the Seminar this week if there is room. Guess i'll move this over to the Melbourne thread! Mary

Absolutely! It certainly helps to have people who are going through it with you - they can motivate you to exercise when you don't want to.... that type of thing! Have you picked your doctor yet? Are you in Huntsville? Here's the BIG question for you: Alabama or Auburn? heh.

Hi all - I'm Mary. I just joined this forum - have been researching lap banding, and came across you all today. VERY glad to have found you! I'm in central Fla., and am wondering if any of you have recommendations on doctors in Florida who perform the lap band surgery? I'm at the very beginning of this process, but the more I read, the more I feel pretty sure that this is probably the right course of action for me... Thanks all - looking forward to getting to know you! Mary

Hi - I don't have any words of wisdom as I am also just thinking about getting it done - but I wanted to say that you are not alone in the depressed about how big you are department. Hopefully we will be on parallel journeys down the scale and into more enjoyment from life!