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Thank you for the thought on my birthday. Like I tld everyone last night at dinner I feel better at 50 then I did at 45!!!!! Thanks again, Neal Banded Oct 3, 2006 Dr. Reinke 338/264/185

I was banded in St Petersburg, Florida. They had me pay up front in 3 checks. One for the Doctor, one for the hospital and the last for the assisting Doctor. $17,500 total and I did a second on our home. But I will say this.. it was the smartest thing I have ever done in my 50 years of life. Like you hear everyone say "I only wish I had done it earlier" Banded Oct. 3, 2006 Dr. Reinke 338/269/185

My Dr. has me on Clear Liquids for 48 hours and then onto regular food.. so far so good! Banded Oct. 3, 2006 Dr. Reinke 338/269/185

Thank god I have only PB'd once at Thanksgiving. I knew I had gone to far with eating and took that last bite anyway. I barely made it to the front door and BINGO. Will not make that mistake again I hope. I have tried to slow done and chew to mush. If thats the wost thing to happen then this is all worth it!! Banded Oct 3, 2006 Dr. Rienke 338/269/185

I had my band put in by Dr. Reinke and Dr. Grossbard (he has the band so I trusted him!). Not sure about how they work the payments as I was a self pay and luckly I was able to secure the money. It has been the best move for me. My knees dont hurt and my back is better every day! I wish you the best!!!

My Dr. told me protien also. I just made my mind up though that I was not going to give in. I went though a anniversary and my sons birthday and didnt eat. Actually the Dr. said that if I ate the pain during recovery would be worse. Did I mentio I hate pain???? LOL.. Stay strong and give it your best shot!!!!

I am from Charleston and was banded in Florida in October. I am trying tofind a doctor here for fills to save the 7 hour trip once a month..

I was banded on Oct 3rd by Dr. Reinke in St Petersburg, Fla. Had my first fill Nov 6th. Not a lot of change in what I can eat so when I go back I know i will need another fill. Have lost weight though, about a pound or pound and a half a day so I am not complaining. The best part is my clothes are falling off. Have gone from a 48 waist to a 42 and even got a 40 up and zipped so I am pumped to keep going on this. Someone needs to tell me how to set up a ticker so I can brag a little like everyone else. Neal Banded: October 3, 2006 338/286/185

I was banded on October 3rd of this year. I am scheduled for my first fill next Monday. Thats when I will begin to post and ask questions. So far things have been fairly simple and straight forward.. no eating just sipping. This is my first week of actual food and I am so scared to eat I just do the comfort zone thing and have cream of wheat, soup and drink a ton of water. Stand by next week though I will be asking for help and ideas on food to eat!!! YOU WERE WARNED.... LOL Neal

try buying Campbells soup. add the can of water, heat it and then strain it and drink the broth. Much more filling than plain broth and you have a bunch of flavors to use from.....

It took me about 4 months from the initial meeting. Depends on your insurance ( I paid cash for mine). Mostly depends on how quick you can make your appointments for all the pre-op tests that have to be done. I was banded on Oct 3rd and am loving life right now. I am already down over 30lbs!! Best of luck

I was banded on the 3nd by Dr. Reinke in St Petersburg, FL. I know things are sore but all in all I feel pretty good! Just need to learn to slow dorn when I drink. I keep getting the feeling of needing to burg. Anyone else have that after the band was placed??

Hi, My surgery is scheduled for October 3rd in St Petersburg, Florida by Dr. Reinke. I have been on the shake diet for almost 2 weeks and have to admit it has no been all that bad. I am just ready to go get this done and move on with losing weight and feeling good. I will post after it's done and let everyone know how it went. Also need to get tips on setting this up with the scale and everything else everyone uses. Wish everyone getting banded in October the best. Take care, Neal

I was a self pay in St Petersburg Florida ant it was 17,000. Actually took a loan against the house because like you my health is wirth more. I am being banded on October 3, 2006. They are making me bring cashier checks for the hospital, doctor, and 3 others. Amazing !!!! Best of luck in getting banded!!!!

Hello - I am scheduled to be banded on Oct 3 2006 in St Petersburg, Florida. Have to admit I am a little nervous and that may be this liquid diet I am on for the next 2 week not sure yet. I will be posting regular looking for tricks and ideas on making this a positive venture for me. I am currently at 334lb and want to get to fighting weight of 185lb. Going to be an interseting road ahead.. Neal:cool:

someone please tell me that the post diet is better than this 2 week opifast program. I was told that I would not be hungery after getting banded on Oct 3rd. Maybe my nerves are getting to me about the date getting closer....