charlene821

Hi My name is Charlene haven't been on lapband for a long time just saw your post if you need Wendy hall "s phone number let me know

Hi Everyone.... Being banded 821 in TJ,Mexico,By Dr.Juan Lopez Corvala.... i live in Mesa,Az.just turned 57 >7/22.......don't know how to do all the fancy stuff.. just a plain jane.when it comes to computers.. been reading and reading all the different experiences....But walk,walk walk seem to be one of the most important things to do after surgery....'congrat to the banded on such wonderful stories of weight loss and to us newbie our wonderful stories are waitng to be written charlene821

i love anything christmas,scented glade candles with the xmas scents,collect snowbuddies and clothique snowmen,also animal cookie jars, love to shop at walmart. and love to wish ..everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS.......CHARLENE

Mrs Husker Recieved My Ghostly Critter Package My Gift Contained A Back Cat To Stake In My Front Lawn,,a Kitten To Be Cross Stitched,and 2 Pumpkins..thank You,charlene821

After Deciding To Be Banded I Kept Thinking I'm Going To Be Hopefully, Hanging Out For A Very Long Time With My New Friend, So From The Very First Day My Band Was Given The Name>>. Buddy ...

takin the plunge........i was banded 8/21 by Dr.Corvalaand went back 10/17 for my first fill.now 233 at surgery 267. my time in tj was just great from being picked up at airport by Raphael,my stay at hospital angeles had excellence care even with the language barrier ,Dr.Corvala and staff was attentive ,caring,preparing me for what to expect before and after the surgery.going back this pass tuesday for my fill , had all the same great care .Dr.Cleysa did my fill, arrived and waited not even 5minutes and was being cared for had my record. they have stayed in touch with me both the office and my patient facillator jody ,since my surgery ... and i return their email telling them of my progress.... there has been negatives feeds on Dr.c and his staff..they may have read and took into consideration and made changes i can only tell you of my experience ........and i hope u have this same great experience............... u can email me at casdak722@aol.if u want any info.......

Ghostly Critters Mailed Today ,heading To Colorado ,will Be There Friday..........so Says Mail Usa

Finished Shopping Today,sending Out Wednesday,

Wanna Challenge...240 Today Will Get 1st Fill Last Week Of October....267 On 8/21 Band Day

hi Everyone.. Thumbs Up To All Of The August Bandits.... we Are Doing A Great Job............ I Work At A Small Neighborhood Store. And Today ..owner Of The Pizzeria Came In And Asked If I Had A Problem With The Srevice He Has Not Seem Me For Awhile... Said No I Was On A Diet.... Gave Me 2 Coupons For Free Pizza... Now Waiting For Ronald Mcdonald,mr.burger King,etc.to Show Up.....lol thought What A Good Idea To Sit Down And Figure How Much I Spent Weekly At Fast Food And Just Put The Money Away Toward My Fills........ Saving Money,losing Pounds, Gosh I Love My Buddy< My Band........ Thinking Thin Charlene

Hi Ginger, Welcome to the AUGUST BANDITS

Hi August Bandits... down 29lbs since being banded on 8/21.. weight loss has slowed down, sweet cravings have started up planning my1st fill for late october... want to be mentally prepared .... In control of cravings,exercise routine setup.. then me and BUDDY[ the band] will be ready to ATTACK ... congratulations AUGUST BANDITS....LETS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK... WE CAN DO THIS ..ONE POUND AT A TIME.. WGT.ON 821...267 WGT.ON 921..238 YIPPEEEEE:clap2:

Hi from Mesa,Arizona......... Congratulation and welcome to LBT

Sounds Like Fun ..already Pm

pay no attention to my ticker,very new to the computer and tried to get a ticker up and running ,as u can see still tryingggggggggggggggggg

Hi Everyone, banded 8/21 by Dr.Corvala,T.J.Mexico...was 267 now242 Hoping for 10lbs.by 10/1........thinking thin everyday.........

Hi Az.bandsters, had my surgery in Mexico on 8/21 by Dr.Juan a. Corvala,his staff,and Hospital Angeles,and the Hotel Lucerna Were above all the standard i had set ..professional,clean,helpful,friendly and the list can go on........Left Mexico 8/25.Could have left the same day as surgery was feeling so great........ Today 8/31 my total lost is 27 lbs.{Yahoo} and that's only the beginning......... have only experience gas in the shoulder the last 2days GOSH! that hurts and just before bedtime,so out came my heating pad . slept like a baby...... hardest part for me getting in all the protein Never was a big eater .more pick and run junkfood.Always had a coke , pass through the kitchen grab a few cookie,later,bag of chips etc. have a fast food on almost every corner within a mile.... So my biggest hurdle is teaching myself to take the time to sit and have a meal . others than Holidays when family comes over ,but really don't sit, up and down making sure family is getting everthing they need[ typical Mom thing} As Iam typing this , have started to hiccup ,don't remember a hiccup in years,years,use to say a sign of growing ..hope its a sign of shrinking for me lol....... Hope all of you are doing great and lets all continue to think thin charlene8/21 my ticker tape is all screwed up so pay no mine height.5'6 8/21...267 8/31...240 Any advice on getting all the protein, have unjury protein mix,carnation instant breafast,Just not enough time and feel to gaggy to drink all that........plus the water,broth

Hi Dawn,Being banded Monday8/21 in Mexico..Live in Mesa,Az...Haven't heard of any Support Group ..think it might be great if we all could get together in the near future ....... start our own Az.bandsters get/together. to chat,laugh and give each other moral support.

THANK U ALL FOR THE RESPONSES.GREATLY APPRECIATED.. SEEMS LIKE EVERYONE IS IN AGREEMENT...yES, THE DRIVE ACROSS THE BORDER IS BEING PROIVED BY THE dOC.....CHARLENE821

Surgery scheduled 8/21...In TJ,Mexico will be picked @SanDiego a/p and taken across the boarder to the hosiptal and returned 8/25 ..when u have no idea the cost of the cab..how do apply a tip... and same for the Hotel any help or suggestion greatly appreciated Charlene821:help:

Ticker is wrong But working on it not banded yet

thanks Ethans Grandma for the welcome Glad i found this site for Ariz.info since my surgery is being done in Mexico

Are fills so quickly needed after surgery,thought that came after about 3to 6 months...when weight loss slowed down

thanks terri [coyote girl] for the welcome..getting really excited as it nears... overpowered by all the stories shared on LBT.. some good some bad..... And ready to be able to share my wonderful story of My Lapband weightloss...Charlene

HI everyone,,live in Mesa,Az..being banded in mexico on 8/21>.yipeee!..Only 20 days and i can join the Az Bandsters Charlene