Hello from Fort Worth, TX!

[Dina69 0]

Hello everyone! My name is Diane and I just got thru w/my pre-op appt, Im scheduled for surgery on 3/28/07. Just wondering if anyone has some words of encouragement!! Im so ready to do this! Its been a battle for the last year & 1/2 w/the insurance company. My advise on that is, dont give up!! You can win w/the ins co. It just takes time. My sister-in-law had the surgery 12/27/06 and has lost 38 lbs..I've heard alot about the post pain from gases used to inflate your stomach area stuck in your body. Does anyone know of some moves to get that out in case that happens to me?? Im just looking for some do's and dont's..Thanks everyone!

[HelenC 0]

Hi Dina...I'm outside of Dallas

If you get gas...walk walk walk! In fact, if you don't get gas, walk walk walk! Seriously, the walking is good for you and helps move that gas along. I was fortunate, and didn't get any at all.

There's a ton of information on the site to help you along. Welcome!

[Dina69 0]

Thank you so much! Hey, how did you get your TickerFactory on there?? I cant figure it out???

[HelenC 0]

At the top of the page, just above "Introductions", you'll see a spot that says User CP. Click that, then click Edit Signature, and paste it in there. Be sure to use the code for BBCode.

[Carlene 12]

Welcome, Dina....

I was banded 11/29/04 in Ft Worth by Dr. Adam Smith. I live in North Richland Hills and every third Thursday, a bunch of us Bandsters get together for dinner in Arlington. You are welcome to join us - even pre-band. Bring your hubby, mom, kids....whomever.

Mercado Juarez restaurant. Let me know if you'd like details.

[HelenC 0]

Is that the Mercado on 20 near Matlock, Carlene?

[Carlene 12]

Is that the Mercado on 20 near Matlock, Carlene?

No, this one...

Arlington (Near the Ballpark)

2222 Miller Road

Arlington, TX 76006

(817) 649-3324

Sorry I wasn't more specific. And they give us a private room, by the way.

Edited to add...DH and I hope to be there Thursday, but we are planning a little overnight getaway to Shreveport - leaving Wed and coming back Thursday, so depends on how that goes. The meet-and-eat is 6:30.

[ReneBean 3]

Hi Diane!

Gas is a booger... I have some gas-ex chewables that I use when I need to... and I have HEARD that if you kneel on the bed with your butt in the air and your head and shoulders down on the bed, that the gas rises to the highest point - and starts working it's way through.

Truly, I don't know how much it helps - but it's worth a try.

Welcome and good luck!!

Oh - and I know there is a group meeting in Denton, now, too.

:]

[charsweb 0]

Hello All ! I'm new and I'm in the DFW area too ! I'm in Lake Dallas and I'm starting my pre-op liquid diet today! :eek: That bandster dinner in arlington sounds fantastic! I'm definately in! My sis is also a fellow bandster and she lives in arlington, hamuchan. :clap2:

[Carlene 12]

Hello All ! I'm new and I'm in the DFW area too ! I'm in Lake Dallas and I'm starting my pre-op liquid diet today! :eek: That bandster dinner in arlington sounds fantastic! I'm definately in! My sis is also a fellow bandster and she lives in arlington, hamuchan. :clap2:

Wonderful! We usually have all stages represented - vets, beginners, and newbies, as well as pre-Bandsters. We have people banded by all the area doctors, as well as in several foreign countries. So no matter what your story is, you should have no trouble finding someone in similar straits.

We have one woman who has lost over 200 pounds. She had LB surgery while it was still in the FDA trial phase.

We have people who have slipped and been repaired, people who've had plastics, etc. We have young, old and in between.

As for the menu, they will bring you just broth (from the chicken tortilla soup) if you are on liquids. The "complete" Soup is great, by the way. I can eat the nachos (about half an order) and a little bit of queso. They also make terrific Margaritas....and remember, liquor is a liquid...LOL.