Anyone in the DFW area?

[murgreg 0]

I am schedule to have surgery by Dr. Jayseelan on Feb 15 th and I am scared to death. I need to loose weight so bad. I am 56 yrs old and have a bad back. I weigh 221 and am starting to feel it in every bone in my body. I am a respiratory therapist so I have to be on my feet 12 hours a day. I have heard so many horror stories about throwning up all the time. Can you make me feel better about this. I don't want band so tight I can't eat at all. Is Dr. Jay pretty good at listening to his patients?

[amyntx 0]

I live in Haltom City and I'm looking for a support group. Banded in October 2007, still struggling to keep weight off and be able to eat. I look great at 175, but can't drink anything. Just had a fill this week. Need some help! Would love to chat with anyone in the area!!

[TxRachel 0]

Hi Amy,

I'm in the Mckinney (North Dallas) area. I was recently banded (2/24/10) so I'm new to this. I don't know of any support groups in the area, I too have tried to find some. But if you need a buddy, feel free to email!

rachel_l_farris@yahoo.com

[Christy S 0]

I'm 1 week post op in Plano. There is a support group at Presby Plano that meets The first and third Thursday of the month. I plan on going to my first one in January.

[Firecallie 2]

Garland, TX here Surgery done by Dr. Jayaseelan. He's great!

[SassySenior 111]

Ooh ... this is discouraging the last post was 2 months ago, and the one before that was 8 months ago. Doesn't look like this forum is very active. W-a-h.

I'm a newbie, just about to go on 3 month diet with surgery planned for early 2012. I live in Dallas. i'm 65 and weigh 415.

[123crod 170]

That is an old post. Start a new one if you want/ It will be more updated

Cheri

[SassySenior 111]

Melissa,

I'm in Dallas, and I just joined this group. I'm just starting out.

[Leisha249 24]

I was banded Sept 23 by Dr Smith. Have you gone to any of support groups? Are they worth the time?

[SassySenior 111]

I haven't been to any, but I hear they're pretty good. I'm in favor of support groups in general. It helps to meet with people who are going thru exactly what you're going thru because no one else really understands.

I'm still wrestling with what doctor to use. The one I have is the best,but he's located about 35 miles from me. I'd like to see someone closer.

So you're a newbie. How's it going so far?

Kate

[Cynthia 0]

Hey guys! We are doing a great support group on 11/15/11. Marquis Walker, a former Detroit Lion and currently a physical trainer, is coming to speak to our group. He has found a way to do a workout that will work you out, but not completely wear you out! He had me doing a work out in the middle of Starbucks and no one knew! It was amazing! Anyway, he lives in the Arlington/Ft Worth area, but will come to you if you have a small group (I think 4+). He is very inexpensive too.

Anyway, the support group is TLCEdge. It is free and I am just trying to get the word out. I really was shocked at his theory and the way he goes about things. A total new take on health and weight loss. Please feel free to come. All weight loss surgery patients are invited as well as their loved ones.

11.15.11

6pm

Texas Clinic

Surgery Center

6957 Plano Parkway

Suite 2000

Plano TX 75093

Ph: 972-820-9033

Cynthia

[jamief 0]

There is a lot of post on here so if anyone lives in the denton area please let me know!!!

[xsentrick 194]

Roanoke, TX here. I was banded with plication in June 12, 2012 and down 29 lbs as of today!