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I had surgery on Jan. 25. I have lost 65 lbs., I have been going every 4 weeks for my fills. I went yesterday, the lady doing my fill, told me I was or should be at my Sweet Spot, because I only needed a tweek with my band. What does that mean? Just curious, still trying to learn all of lingo that goes with the band. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and good luck to all!

I was banded 1/25/08 I have lost 53 lbs. I was wearing a 26/28 on my surgery date. I am now wearing a 20. I feel so good. My wedding ring is too big. People are starting to comment me about my weight loss, it feels so good. Good Luck to all, we are all doing awesome!!!!!:tongue:

I too, was scared to death. I can promise you, it is the best decision I have ever made in my life. Now, grant it, I thought the first few days after surgery, "What the HELL have I just done to myself". It only lasted a few days. I had surgery on January 25, and I am down 43 lbs. It is all worth it. Good Luck to all of you!!!!

My surgeon presribed me diet pills after surgery to get me kick started. He encourages it. He gave me the prescription after my post-op visit. He advised to take them a month and then skip a month, then start taking them again. I don't see a problem with it, and it has truly helped. Good Luck!!

I am new in Texas as well. I was just banded on January 25, 2008. I have my first fill on Feb. 14. I am a little nervous about the fill. I hope I can loose as much as you! Congratulations!!:regular_smile:

I was banded on Jan. 25, I started the mushie foods a day early. I had a salad and grilled salmon last night for supper. I did not have any problems. I did suck on a hershey kiss, too! I am so bad, but feel great and have had not problems.

I had surgery Friday, Jan. 25, took off the next Monday and Tuesday. I went back to work on Wednesday, Jan. 30. I have a desk job and have had no problems and I am feeling great!! Good Luck!:smile:

I had surgery on Friday, January 25th, and was off Monday and Tuesday of the next week. I went back on Wednesday, I do have a desk job though. I thought it would be hard and I would be exausted and I did fine. Good Luck to you!

Dr. Marsden, he is wonderful!! Good Luck!!

Congratulations, jst4kel I had my surgery on the 25th. I too, am feeling great. Saturday and Sunday were very rough for me and I thought "what the hell have I done to myself". I am feeling better and I believe I made the right decision. I am down 12 lbs. since surgery.

I am newly banded on January 25, 2008. How do you post a picture? I am an idiot when it comes to computers? I would like to join you new bandsters!

How are you feeling, it has been a long road for me. I was thinking Saturday night, "What the Hell have I done". It is getting a little better. Saturday night I dry heived for 4 hrs. straight. Don't really know why, other than the fact I didn't drink much and was still taking pain meds. I havent' trown up anymore thank goodness. I am supposed to go back to work on Wednesday, don't know for sure if I will be able to.

I just found out yesterday I will be banded January 25th. I am so excited but a very apprehensive. Dr. Marsden is my Dr. his is so kind and very easy to talk to! Wish me luck! Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!!

No, I didn't see the UFO. It has been rather entertaining. Stephenville is a wonderful place to live. I grew up here and graduated from high school, went to Tarleton, moved to Houston and got married, had children, now moved back to Stephenville to be close to my family.

I have Aetna, they do approve the surgery. I will be banded tomorrow, I am so excited!!!

I will be banded tomorrow. I live in Stephenville, Texas. Dr. Marsden is my surgeon, he is in the Hurst/Euless/Bedford area! Good Luck to you!!:rolleyes2:

I am so excited, my surgery is scheduled for January 25. I am so excited about it, but yet a little apprehensive.

Congratulations, EnchantedRuby! I have the same insurance as you, I was approved rather easy as well, I am scheduled for January 25th. Good Luck to you!!

What is the list of items? I am having surgery on the 25th as well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Good Luck to you!!

Congratulations to you Kris14. Thank you for the advice. I wish you the best of luck, becoming a NEW YOU!!!

Thanks Ash!!

I am just worried it won't work on me. How much weight have you lost? Thanks for the encouraging words, Crishell!

It will be a high protein low fat diet. I had to do the psych evaluation, 3 month weight loss/nutritionist. Also, keep track of exercise and food intake. I was really worried about it, did real well the first month, lost 9 lbs., maintained the second month, and gained 2 lbs. for the third month. I was worried Aetna would kick it out because of that. They didn't and I got approval the week before Christmas. What a wonderful Christmas present. I have my first appt. with Dr. Marsden for pre-op on January 10. Hopefully will be banded in late January or early February.

AIGB called to let me know I was approved, after I finished talking with them, they transferred me to Dr. Marsden's office for the consultation.

I got my insurance approval yesterday. I am so excited. I can hardly believe it. I have an appt. on January 10, with Dr. Marsden (Texas) and they advised I should be able to have the surgery towards the end of January. What a wonderful Christmas and New Year it will be with a "NEW ME".