Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Support Group For Dfw Banders!!



Recommended Posts

Hello my name is Trina and I would love to join the group. I live in Fort Worth and I have been banded since November. I will inbox you my email address.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome Trina! I hope your journey is progressing well. I look forward to getting to know you and the others.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Same here and thank you. I have been looking for something like this and I too look forward to meeting everyone.

Welcome Trina! I hope your journey is progressing well. I look forward to getting to know you and the others.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have an idea and I'm willing to volunteer to do it.

How about everyone email me ( or whoever ends up in charge of this) your first name, where you live and/or work, your banding status and whatever else about yourself you'd like the group to know about you. We can make a master list including our email addresses to distribute to each existing member and anyone new to the group. Like I said, I will volunteer to do this. However, I didn't start the group and don't wanna step on toes so to speak.

Thoughts????

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Tahnee, I'm nervous for you. The whole preop and postop diet scares me to death. Good luck to you. I'm sending good vibes your way.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I just sent out an email to all of you, I think so far we have 5 girls and everyone's email addresses should be attached. Feel free to start whatever u would like! I just want to meet some people in my area going thru the same thing. ;))

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey! I had my surgery in Richardson with Dr. B on November 17th. So far I'm down 25lbs from the date of surgery. I have learned to be happy with that....lol. I figured with my PCOS that I would be a slower loser but so far so good. No problems or complications, no pb'ing or stuck issues at all that I've heard so much about. I'm taking it a day at a time and a pound at a time. It's a new life style that I'm still getting use to that's why I think this support group is a great idea.

Hey Trina, I'm in Hurst. How much have u lost so far? Who did your surgery? I start my pre op tomorrow! I'm getting nervous!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey! I had my surgery in Richardson with Dr. B on November 17th. So far I'm down 25lbs from the date of surgery. I have learned to be happy with that....lol. I figured with my PCOS that I would be a slower loser but so far so good. No problems or complications' date=' no pb'ing or stuck issues at all that I've heard so much about. I'm taking it a day at a time and a pound at a time. It's a new life style that I'm still getting use to that's why I think this support group is a great idea.

[/quote']

Trina, I have pcos as well and so does another woman in our group! I hate it SO much! Do u think it's helping your symptoms at all?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey Ladies, Welcome to the group!! I also have a thread call IBand with plication to follow....It is one I started 2 days after my Iband!! Hope to meet you soon!! Thanks, Tahnee!! You go girl on your pre-op!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I will email you! Even though I live in Waco now I spent most of my life in Fort Worth. I might be able to make it out there sometimes!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I just joined. I'm in fort worth and mine is scheduled for 4/2 with dr. Smith. Love to join ur group.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Tex411. What's your name? Send me your e-mail to amyh@tx.rr.com and I will add you to our group.

Tahnee is scheduled too with Dr. Smith on 04/02. Maybe y'all could hold each other's hands! :D

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi girls, my name is Tammy and I'm part of Tahnee and Teri's group. It is so exciting to meet new people in our area that have been banded or is getting banded. It is awesome to have a support group. Does anyone go to the Tuesday night meetings at Dr Smiths office? I think I'm gonna start going.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×