New_Bander

:think Well, I was in day surgery on Monday, the 31st. Had the IV in my hand; feet pointed toward the OR when the anesthesiologis asked me if I'd ever had a heart attack or any heart problems. I said No. It seems, he said, that my EKG was abnormal and he thought I should see a cardiologist. So, my band has been postponed. WAAAAA!!!!! I'm seeing the cardiologist on Thursday, the 10th. Hopefully, this guy will read it quick and say, Oh, yeah, you have a heart murmur. DUH! I TOLD YOU THAT ON MONDAY!!!! I was sooooo disappointed, but figure it happened for a reason. So, please move me from the July band crew to August (hopefully). Will keep you po

:think Well, I was in day surgery on Monday, the 31st. Had the IV in my hand; feet pointed toward the OR when the anesthesiologis asked me if I'd ever had a heart attack or any heart problems. I said No. It seems, he said, that my EKG was abnormal and he thought I should see a cardiologist. So, my band has been postponed. WAAAAA!!!!! I'm seeing the cardiologist on Thursday, the 10th. Hopefully, this guy will read it quick and say, Oh, yeah, you have a heart murmur. DUH! I TOLD YOU THAT ON MONDAY!!!! I was sooooo disappointed, but figure it happened for a reason. So, please move me from the July band crew to August (hopefully). Will keep you po

Well, I was in day surgery on Monday, the 31st. Had the IV in my hand; feet pointed toward the OR when the anesthesiologis asked me if I'd ever had a heart attack or any heart problems. I said No. It seems, he said, that my EKG was abnormal and he thought I should see a cardiologist. So, my band has been postponed. WAAAAA!!!!! I'm seeing the cardiologist on Thursday, the 10th. Hopefully, this guy will read it quick and say, Oh, yeah, you have a heart murmur. DUH! I TOLD YOU THAT ON MONDAY!!!! I was sooooo disappointed, but figure it happened for a reason. So, please move me from the July band crew to August (hopefully). Will keep you posted. Doris 1st band date: 7/31 weight: 261 now: 253 goal (personal): 155-160

I'll be banded on Monday, July 31 (excited-not at all nervous, yet). Current weight: 255 Personal goal: 160 may change (Dr. hasn't given me a number) Height: 5'4"

Hi Monica. My niece had similar slow weight loss for about 6 months after her band. She then found out that she had a leak, after repair, she melted away. She's lost 110 lbs in 2 years. Hang in there.

Hello All. How do I join the Gone for Good Club for July. I'm being banded on the 31st. Can't wait; not at all nervous (yet). Thanks. Doris

Surgery is scheduled for July 31; pre-op is on the 25th. They tell me then when to show up. I am taking the first two weeks of August off to recover. Looking forward to this. Can't wait to be at a healthy weight again. This time for good......

Surgery is scheduled for July 31; pre-op is on the 25th. They tell me then when to show up. I am taking the first two weeks of August off to recover. Looking forward to this. Can't wait to be at a healthy weight again. This time for good......

I read that your body does give off a different odor (especially breath and urine) as you're body is processing food differently. I may be wrong. Follow the link below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketosis

I just got my surgery date (July 31st) and I'm having second thoughts. I've never been married but I can imagine it might be the same kind of second thoughts and nervousness. I'm sure this is normal and many of you experienced the same thing. Words of encouragement please.

I will be banded on July 31 and am on the count down. New_Bander Augusta, ME Dr. McKee Augusta Surgical Associates

I will be banded on July 31st. Dr. McKee Augusta, ME

My appointment today went as expected. I was hoping to get a date within 2-3 weeks, however, the hospital is scheduling for August. I guess it's not supposed to happen until then for a reason. Patience is the key. It will happen. Donnie went to the appointment with me. Dr. McKee showed him the band and explained how it's placed. I have an appt. with PCP tomorrow to talk about scripts, especially something for the migraines.

My appointment today went as expected. I was hoping to get a date within 2-3 weeks, however, the hospital is scheduling for August. I guess it's not supposed to happen until then for a reason. Patience is the key. It will happen. Donnie went to the appointment with me. Dr. McKee showed him the band and explained how it's placed. I have an appt. with PCP tomorrow to talk about scripts, especially something for the migraines.

Hello All. I also live in the Augusta area. Dr. McKee is working with me. I had my pre-op visit today; and will be scheduled for surgery sometime in August. I started this process back in January (remember the snow storm the night of the seminar at the Senator?) I was there. Maybe you were there too. I'd like to know who you are. Maybe we've even talked at the Support Group meetings. Doris

Getting older (52 this year); heart attacks at young ages in my family (3 fatal); 2 back surgeries & 1 current ruptured disk; just not getting any younger. Tired of yo-yo, mostly yo-ing up (if you know what I mean). Need to get the weight off to be healthy. Just plain tired of being FAT.

None of those figures are really appealing to me. As long as I can get into a size 14, I'll be happy. A 10 would be even better.

I have my pre-op tomorrow with Dr. McKee. I started this process in December by going to a support group meeting. I attended an informational seminar in January and was approved at the end of April. If all goes well, I should be scheduled for surgery within the next 2-3 weeks. Wish me luck. Weight Before Surgery: 260 lbs.

I have my pre-op tomorrow with Dr. McKee. I started this process in December by going to a support group meeting. I attended an informational seminar in January and was approved at the end of April. If all goes well, I should be scheduled for surgery within the next 2-3 weeks. Wish me luck. Weight Before Surgery: 260 lbs.