Any South Florida Peeps??

[JennyBee 340]

Hi all! I was banded on 2/14 and I still dont personally know anyone who has been banded!!!

Is there anyone that lives in south Florida? Just so I know my Miami people support my journey!!!! Lol

[didixo 8]

Hello! I am not banded yet but in the process of it. I live in the MIA area too! How do you feel so far? Hope is all well and sending u tons of positive vibes

[JennyBee 340]

Likewise neighbor! It's funny, I have not met one single person who has been banded!! Lol

I've lost 11 thus far and get 1st fill the 19th... Hope weight comes off faster!

Do you have a surgery date?

[untfluter 3]

I am in S. Florida... who did your surgery? I am nearly 3 yrs out...

[JennyBee 340]

I had it done at Strax by Dr. Choi:).... How about you? Tell me about your successful 2 year journey... I'm only 3 weeks out!

[JennyBee 340]

Oops I mean 3 year!

[didixo 8]

Tentative date is March 22 :s and i am too doing it w Dr. Choi at Strax! Is good to know someone that did it with the same dr. I will. How was it?

[JennyBee 340]

What a coincidence!!

Well to me he is amazing doctor, but I kinda feel that he is always in a rush!! The good thing he has always been on time, so no ling waits.

The surgery went great, minimal pain in belly but AWEFUL gas pain for nearly 3 weeks... That left shoulder was a killer. I am on mushies right now, keeping everything down thankfully;)

I wish you luck with your upcoming surgery, hope your experience is as wonderful as mine has been.

[didixo 8]

JennyBee,

How are you doing? Been meaning to touch base on how your recovery is going, hope everything is well. How do you like it so far? Hope is all wonderful.

Didi

[JennyBee 340]

Hi Didi! Nice to hear from you! Well I am actually 1 month post op today, and 14 pounds have melted away:)

I'm hoping it will go a bit quicker once I get my 1st fill on the 19th. How about you? Tell me how your journey has gone so far?

[didixo 8]

Hello, wow thats impressive! 15lbs is a lot! Ohhhhhhhhh now I want mine to be done tomorrow! haha... Well I was scheduled for the 21 but they moved it for the 23 =/

I am excited yet the hardest part for me is quitting smoking. Ugh its been hard but they super emphasize on the non-smoking thing so Im doing it. Havent been in a lot of appointment just my pree-op last week other than that its all good. I start liquid diet next tuesday. I have been having so many nice dreams about it though I take it as positive messages. Ive been exercising going to the gym so everything is better for that day.

So thats that... How about you? Is it hard? the not being able to eat anything part of it?

[JennyBee 340]

Girl before u know it the 23rd is here. I wish u luck with your quitting smoking, my problem is my wine!! I looked forward to coming home from work everyday to my glass ( sometimes 2) while cooking dinner..... I still have it but 1 or 2 times a week, and darnnit I miss it!! Lol

I'm sure those dreams good luck indeed! Soon we will be sexy mamas!

Yes, this is now getting a little harder than in the beginning. I have not had my 1st fill yet so I can eat anything... Gotta be super careful not to overdue it. Its pure will power and making the right choices at this point for me. Really looking forward to feeling " restriction"....

I still have not started to exercise so I am so happy that you are at it! I wish I liked it:(

Hope to hear from u soon!!!

[NIKOL 3]

Hi! I too had my surgery at Strax with Dr. Choi. I was banded on 1/4/12. I haven't lost much weight, but have lost inches. I just had my 2nd fill last Monday and am feeling restriction. He said he was giving me a "significant" fill to get my body in losing mode.

[JennyBee 340]

Hi nikol! Welcome to the Strax family;)

I too had my 1st fill, mine was on 3/19 and dr choi put in 2.5 cc. How much did he put in yours? Just wondering what he means by "significant:....

[NIKOL 3]

Not sure what he put in on my 2nd fill, but I feel alot of restriction. He put 2.5 cc's at my first fill as well. How have you been doing? Sorry, I have had a crY busy week and haven't been keeping up with the forum.