Any locals?

[skinny2009 0]

Anybody in northwestern suburbs of chicago

[skinny2009 0]

I am in carol stream illinois near chicago, looking for some help in finding a good surgeon with reasonable price as i will be self paying

Please hepl :confused:

[hopeinapril 1]

Hello!

The meeting is next Wednesday at 6:00 for post ops only. There is no topic. In February there will be a doctor who does reconstructive surgery and in March there will be a makeover photo shoot. I have no idea what that really will be.

Hi Carol from Il. I think you may have posted on the wrong board. This is Delaware. Since I was self pay as well, I can tell you that there is no deal to be had by getting your surgery here in Delaware.

Inhis - I have the realize band as well. I asked for it because it is newer, it has a cool website and I thought the inner tube like construction would fit better. I haven't heard anything about a recall. I doubt there will be one as they test this stuff pretty extensively.

[lynnt1215 1]

I think I am going to try to get to the meeting tomorrow nifght. 6pm works good for me.. So hope to see some familiar faces there

[Fairysaddle 0]

Anyone know if there is a theme to this month's post-op support group? I might actually be able to make it this month.

[AJ39 0]

Hey there Delaware!

Is there a link to support groups dates and times? I have the dates from CHRIAS but I know there are others out there.... Thanks for any info.

[hopeinapril 1]

Hi AJ:

Which hospital did you have your surgery at? There are support groups supported by Christiana and St. Francis. St. Francis is right next to the doctor's office. They allow anyone to come to their support group meetings. They have both pre and post op meetings.

Christiana has meetings as well. Their meetings are up on Rt 58 where much of their pre-op work is done. Their meetings are open to all, but if you did not have your surgery done at Christiana they charge you $5 to get in.

If you page back through this forum, you will see where I posted some other support group information. If you cannot find it, I can look through my paperwork and see if I still have it.

It's been a while since I have been here. How is everybody? There are many that I saw or posted to here than I no longer see. I miss you all!

Anyone up for trying a group walk? That was fun! I am still pretty out of shape because exercise has not been a priority. (I'm a bad example for you pre-ops!)

Well, that's enough for now. Hopefully, we can perk this board back up.

[Delaware 0]

:redface:Hi guys! I feel like such a slug. I have been missing from the treads for a while now. I guess life happened. Loose some wight and get a life. Its great. I am trying to take some time now and re-evaluate my weight loss. I really need to re-dedicate myself. I feel that I have done really well until recently. So I need to get some support from my Lap Band friends and start on my journey again. How are you all doing? I have not had a fill in about 8 months. I am scheduled in a month. I want to take this next 4 weeks to get geared up and prepare myself. any suggestions. I really need to break this nasty chocolate addiction again too...

[letsgetitstarted 0]

First of all.........congrats on your success :thumbup:. I'm encouraged, you have lost over a 100lbs in a year. I'm still in Bandster Hell with no restriction. And I so know your situation regarding nasty chocolate addiction. I have a fill scheduled for Friday, so I'm really hoping for the sweet spot.

Good Luck on your jump start.

[Delaware 0]

Hey ya'll! got 1/2cc fill on friday and have great restriction. Forgot how to eat like a bandster its been so long. Before this last fill I was eating way more than a cup. Now I feel like I have so much more control again. This goes to show that I have a food addiction and need help with my Portion Control. Its hard to make good food choices daily. But I want to loose more. I know what I need to do. I just have to stay motivated. (easier said than done!) How are you all doing? Seems like Dr Wynn's office is busier than ever.

[Yvonne Dover Delaware 5]

Hi all. I'm trying to start a private Facebook page just for Bandsters. This way we are all local and we can communicate easily and maybe even work out or have face to face group meetings. The Facebook page is private so people will not know about your band if you don't want them to.

My email is Msyvonne1970@aol.com, Yvonne Brockington on Facebook. You should be able to find me that way and we can all connect.