Hello from TX!

[cjkerr 0]

Hi everybody, I'm Carole and I live in Crowley, Tx. I'm not banded yet but

have my first consultation with my doctor on the 4th. I'm a self pay so

he thinks he can "squeeze" me right in.

I've been lurking here a bit and am thrilled so see so many bandsters

from my neck of the woods. I'll be using Dr. Marsden. Has anybody heard

of, or used him? I'm hoping I can get this done before the end of

January. There 's a Pirates Ball I'm going to in April and I'd love to

shed some weight by then.. Aargh!!

Well, I just wanted to say hi and Happy New Year!

Carole

[TracyinKS 7]

WELCOME TO LBT!!!!!! I've found this place to be a wealth if info, ideas and support!

Keep us posted on your progress!

[ReneBean 3]

Hi Carole!

In the LapBand world, Self Pay talks... I am sure the process will be speedy and efficient for you!

;]

Congrats and good luck on your surgery.

[teatea 0]

I am from texas also, Dr. Carter in at umd hospital did my operation, banded 12-11-06 starting weight 263, 12-28 weight 250, he was a great dr.

[flabuless 18]

welcome to lapband talk Carole

Congratulations on making what may be the most important decision of your life. I look forward to hearing of your progress. Keep us posted now!

becky

[HeatherGurl 0]

Welcome!!!!

[BlackButterfly 0]

Welcome Carole!! Congratulations on your decision. I'm in Ferris, TX and just got banded yesterday!! I stayed overnight in the hospital, came home today and feel ok except for some muscle soreness. I think you will be happy you made the decision to be banded. I am. My procedure was uncomplicated, except he found a hiatal hernia during surgery, but fixed it while he was there. You will be fine, and again, WELCOME!!!

Butterfly

[RAINY LAKER 0]

Hi Carole: I'm Rainy Laker and was banded 12-26. Was in the hospital for 1 1/2 days. Now 4th day out and I am feeling pretty good, compared to the first few days. I'm hoping to lose 75 - 100 lbs. I have a friend that was banded in May 06 and has lost 96 lbs. Hope to follow in her footsteps. Good luck on your journey to a new you.

[thompson632 0]

:party: Hi, I was banded by Dr. Marsden on November 17th. He is the greatest. I have alot to loose. When I first saw Dr. Marsden I weighed 481, but when I came back for my surgery I weighed 431 - I had lost 50lbs. He told me not to tell many people because you usually don't loose that much weight, but I was estatic.!!

I went for my first fill on December 28th. I don't feel that much different. The first month after surgery I only lost 5 lbs and I gained and lost it over and over again. Dr. Marsden said he expected that. I felt that I could eat anything and sometimes I did. But it was on the day I didn't drink the Protein Drink. The drink reallly does keep you honest.

I also found a better and cheaper drink than they sell at the dr. office. Its called whey Protein drink and it only costs $12.95 at Walmart. Tastes better than the one they sell also. It has more protein and less sugar. If there is anything else I can help you with, give me a shout. Wishing you good luck and a Happy New Year!

Carole - from Hurst:rolleyes:

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to LBT! Good Luck, and keep us posted.

[kutia 0]

Hi & welcome,

I'm almost 5 months out and this place is great. Be sure and check out the journals. They're great for really getting the "scoop" on the whole process.

[juliegeraci 7]

Welcome to the lapband forum. Best of luck to you.

[cjkerr 0]

Thanks everybody! I've really enjoyed this forum. Three days until my visit with the doc! I'm getting very nervous that I'm going to do this and it won't work.:phanvan

Carole

[MsButterKup23 1]

Welcome to the forum, best of luck with your upcoming surgery.