Nanette

We will meet on Sat. March 3 at noon, at the Starbucks across from Intel in Rio Rancho. It is on 528. Everyone is welcome. Hope everyone can make it. Please post a message if you can come. Thanks Nanette

Hi to you New Mexico lap banders., Does anyone plan to go to Starbucks on Saturday March 3? If anyone is planning on going, please let me know. Catalina left me a message that she will be out of town, but she wanted us all to try and still meet. I know she had planned to meet oat 10 a.m., but we can change that. Please let me know. We can meet in the afternoon if that will be better. It would be at the starbucks in Rio Rancho on 528, across from Intel. Thanks, Nanette

Ho Doug, I am in Rio Rancho also. Great that you have been approved for surgery. I am really happy that I had it done. I went to Dallas Tex. and the doctor does the first fill, then the rest he has people here that do it. I had my first Albuquerque fill done today. If you have any questions, I would be glad to answer any that I can. Nanette

Hi Steve, I was banded also at the surgery center of Richardson by Dr. Felts partner, Dr. Benivedes. I was really happy with my choice to go there, even though the plane ride home the day ater surgery was a little rough. I had my surgery on Oct.26. It sounds like your doing very well with your weight lose so far. You should try to make the starbucks meeting on March 3.in Rio Rancho. Nanette

Hi everyone. The meeting we were supposed to have at my house didnt work out, so I hope to meet everyone on March 3 at starbucks in Rio Rancho. I dont know how to change my ticker. It is stuck on 19 lbs. lost, but I am up to forty now. I had my first fill in Albuquerque today. I think I am pretty tight, but may be thats what I need. Havent tried to eat any solid food yet. We will see. :nervous Nanette

I am up for a meeting at Starbucks on March 3rd. It sounds good to me. We really need to get this support group going for all of us band people! I hope to meet everyone I have chated with on the pc. Nanette Banded on 10-26-06 Dr Benivedes Dallas, Tex.

I will try to make the get together at star bucks in March. That sounds good to me. We really need to get this group going, because I know we all need support, and to talk with people that can understand the band!

We will be having a New Mexico lap band support group meeting on the 6 of Jan. in Rio Rancho at three p.m.. If anyone else is interested, you can e-mail me at nanappabe@aol.com and I will give you directions. Everyone is welcome! Nanette

Hello everyone from N.M. Sorry I havent posted latley, but been so busy with the holidays. Happy New Year to everyone. Let this be the year that we make really positive changes in ourselves! The phone number for El Camino Imaging center is 505-998-1317. They are contracted with my doctor in Texas for fills. Weather they will do one for other patients, I dont know. I had my first fill on Dec. 5, but didnt feel any more restriction at all, so I guess I need another. Hope everyone can make it to our meeting on the 6th of Jan. Nanette Banded 10-26-06 Dallas Tex Dr. Benivides

Hi Rose, I live in Rio Rancho, and was banded on Oct.26, in Dallas Tex.. We are forming a support group for lap-band people, and you are welcome to join us. There are just a few of us so far, but we welcome anyone with a band or anyone who is getting one or thinking about the process. We meet on the first Sat. of the month. If you are interested, let me know. Another member of our group also get her band in TJ. My Dr. in Texas set up a way for us to get fills here. It is at El Camino Imaging Center. I dont know if they will take patients from other doctors, but it would be worth checking into. Good luck, and welcome . Nanette Banded 10-26-06 Dr. Benivede Dallas, Texas Lost 33 pounds -47 to go!

Hi Trish, I of course will be their at the meeting on Dec. 2. Can you e-mail me Janets e-mail address, so I can get her home address. I got it from her, but of course anything that goes into my purse get lost in the black hole! I look forward to meeting with you girls again, and I hope we have some new people show up too! That would be great. Nanette:clap2:

Kat Please try to join us for the next meeting which will be 12-02. Let me know, and I will give you directions. Nanette

Denise, Dont feel discouraged. I am going through the same thing. I have lost 26# since my pre-op diet (I have to change my ticker) but once I started the mushey food stage, I stoped losing. I am not eating much at all, but we have to remember, we are in the healing stage, and shouldnt get to upset about this. Our first fill is coming up, and after that I would worry if I dont lose.! Nanette Banded 10-26 Dr. Benevides Dallas,Tex.

Hello N.M. Bandsters Three of us girls got together last week, and we are trying to start some kind of support group for people with lap bands. We would love to have any one else in N.M. with a band to join us. We will be meeting the first Sat. of every month in Rio Rancho. If any one else is interested, We would love to have you join us! Please let us know! Nanette

I am game to start a support group.I think it would be good for all of us to get together and talk about our sucesses, problems, challanges etc. I know in other parts of the country they set a time everymonth to gather in a resturant and meet. I would even be willing to have it in my home if needed. I live in Rio Rancho. If anyone is interested let me know. I am real new to the lap band. I was banded on 10-26, so I am just beginning on this journey. It would be nice to talk to some that are farther along than me. Nanette

Kat Let me know when you will be in the Albuq. area, and we can get together for coffee. We can never have enough friends and fellow bandsters! Nanette

Trish, I will email you soon and we will make plans to meet. Regards,

Hi Trish I had my surgery last thursday, and I am still somewhat sore, but you have really gone through the mill! You must be a really strong person. I would love to go for coffee. Here is my e-mail address, so you can get in touch with me and we can make plans. Anyone else out there in NM want to join in? nanappabe@aol.com Nanette

namazj, I myself am having pain in the left shoulder. I was banded on 10-26, and that was the first pain I felt when I awoke from surgery. It really doesnt make sense to have pain in your shoulder, when your surgery is on your belly. I also had a large hiatil hernia repaired (didnt know I even had one) so that may account for some of the soreness also. Hope your doing well, and some of your pain has subsided! Nanette

Cootie, I chose Dallas because I went to a informational meeting put on by the surgery center of Richardson. I was impressed with Dr. Benivedis experience, so I chose to do it in Dallas. But its scarry to think you are so far away from your dr. It seems nobody in New Mexico knows anything about the lap-band. even my primary care dr. Nanette

I will be banded on Thursday also. Surgery center of Richardson. I live in New Mexico. If anyone else has flown home the day after surgery, can they give me any hints to how it was? I will be going to a hotel the day of surg. then home the next day, Can you walk ok the day after surgery? I can just see myself in Dallas airport:sick Hope not! My flight is 1 1/2 hrs. to Albuguerque. Wish they did it closer to home! I read an article in todays paper that they dont do any kind of weight loss surgery in New Mexico. They send you to Arizona or Tex. Boy, is this state out of touch. Nanette

I have a surgery date of 10-26. Scared but excited too! I will be having my surgery in Richardson Tex. by Dr. Benivedas. Anyone else out there that has had surgery there or by him. I would like to hear from you about your experience. Thanks so much! Nanette:cat: :cat: :cat: :cat: :cat: :cat: :cat: :cat: :cat: :fear: :cat: :cat: :cat: :cat: :angel:

Devana, thanks so much for the support. I need all I can get. Your doing great. Nanette

Hi Kat, I live in Rio Rancho. I am having my surgery in Tex. Where did you have yours? I will keep in touch with you and let you know how things are going. I am sure I will have tons of questions! Thanx Nanette

I will be having my surgery on 10-26. I having been searching also for a support group in New Mexico. No luck. May be we should start one! Nanette:clap2: