Hi Everyone From Austin, TX

[coltonwade 27]

No there is nothing that i know of, other than the Seton ones.

I know another girl that lives off Willliam Cannon , plus another friend of mine who is on here that lives South , We could all try to get together if you want?

Mindy

[hillmama 0]

Hi all! I'm in Austin and was also banded by Dr Fass March 31st of 2008. I LOVE Dr Fass. He has been fabulous!!! I have lost 90 pounds. 35 more pounds to my goal

[gummykandi 20]

Thanks to all for the comments. I just love all the information everyone shares. Dr. Fass is also my surgeon and he really is good. He did tell me not to expect much weight loss the first 6 months. I'm looking forward to attending a support group. I live in southwest Austin and was wondering if there was a group down south or is the only one at Seton Hospital on 38th?

Dr Fass told me that too, here I am 4 months out and I am 76lbs down (~50 since my surgery, and ~ 20 on pre-op diet), He also says that I am completely stubborn so maybe that has something to do with it. I told him, I will loose weight, don't you worry, and I have.

[edwina63 0]

Hello Everyone, I haven't been banded yet but I am getting my blood work and other appointment on Jan. 8. Hopefully I will have my surgery soon. I live in Elgin, Tx which is 20 miles East of Austin. My surgeon is Dr. Marquez and I will get my surgery in Round Rock. It is good to talk with people in my local area that has been through this or will be going through it. I have around 100 lbs to lose and I can't wait to start losing it. The support on the forum is awsome.

Robin:w00t:

[Cherylita 0]

Hey Y'all!! I went to TR and my surgeon was Dr Marsden. He rocks!! It's so great to see all y'all here! I am from Gonzales but work in Austin. Just wanted to drop in and HOLA!!

Cheryl

[jillie pooh 0]

Hi all,

I am looking for a support group in the Austin Area! I was banded 11 months ago in mexico and I had a great experience! I am on a huge plateau at 42 lbs. lost and looking for a support group! Either an existing one or let's start one that meets every 4-6 weeks or so! Any takers?? I have 2 people already interested! Let me know! Thanks!

[edwina63 0]

Hello, I'm up for a support group. I will be banded on Feb. 3. Just let me know when and where.

Robin

[jeannebs1 0]

I attend two different support groups here in North Austin. One of them is a social group that meets every second Wednesday at TGI Friday's at La Frontera. We just sit around and socialize as we eat. The restaurant always breaks the bill into individual checks for us. I also belong to a support group at True Results that meets the last Thursday of the month. We meet at the True Results on Parmer Lane. They are great and welcome everyone!

[HappyMamma 16]

Hello,

I was also banded by Dr. Fass. I attend the support group of southwest bariatrics at Seton Medical center. We get together the second Thursday of each month and we discuss topics that we choose in the begining of the year. We only have one party a year and that is for Christmas and we eat bariatric friendly food. We welcome everybody.

We can start a mini-group if we want to socialize more, and probably we can meet once every other month or so..I am open to do it.

Just let me know,

Thanks

Vicky

[jilliepooh 0]

I would love to start a group! How do we do private messages on this thing???

[coltonwade 27]

I am open to meeting too. I have tried a few times to set something up and both times one person showed up LOL

which is fine , im always open to just talking to people.

I have a TON Of stuff gonig on this month. The 4th is my son's bday the 5th is my anniversary the 13th is Dh's bday so after I get through all that I can breathe then be able to do something.

Mindy

[edwina63 0]

Are any of you near Elgin? I would love to have an exercise buddy because that is going to be my hardest thing to do.

Robin

[HappyMamma 16]

Hello,

The Seton Medical Support group is open to everybody. The meetings are held the second Thursday of each month @ 6pm. IMO; I think it is easier to attend that group once a month than trying to schedule another meeting with our busy schedules. If anyone is interested in attending let me know I will provide info and the topics we are going to discuss..

Just my 2 cents,

Good Luck,

Vicky B

[coltonwade 27]

Hello,

The Seton Medical Support group is open to everybody. The meetings are held the second Thursday of each month @ 6pm. IMO; I think it is easier to attend that group once a month than trying to schedule another meeting with our busy schedules. If anyone is interested in attending let me know I will provide info and the topics we are going to discuss..

Just my 2 cents,

Good Luck,

Vicky B

Is that group a band only group though ?

Mindy

[HappyMamma 16]

Hello,

The group has members from all different types of surgeries, lap band, gastric bypass, and gastric Sleeve; we talk as a whole group first and then we separated into small groups per surgery type and then we discuss or ask questions to our mates.

The next meeting is next Thursday feb.12,2009 @ 6pm.

Vicky