Anyone from Georgia ??

MysticstarD · 05-25-2007, 09:09 PM

Congratulations on both!!

Those are huge accomplishments

Hardy458 · 05-26-2007, 07:43 PM

No you are not. I live in Decatur whwere are you_

LindaC · 05-27-2007, 08:37 AM

a little town called Gratis, its is about 15-20 miles east of snellville, Im having surgery on June 12 Dr Ortiz, have you had surgery yet?

TRANAM1955 · 05-27-2007, 09:01 AM

Hi Folks,

Well, I am stuck at the 24 pounds lost after 9 weeks post op. However, I must say I am not counting calories. I stopped smoking and was prepared to put on a few pounds, so I am not gonna beat myself up for NOT loosing any weight in the past 3 weeks. I decided to pay a healthy one time fee to a local doctor so I can get my fills locally, since I am a Mexican Bandster. Maybe I will be less hungrier after June 5th. Good luck to everyone else!!!!!

Hardy458 · 05-27-2007, 10:35 AM

Yes, in October. He was wonderful the hotel was great. His mom was full of energy. I can not say enlugh about him. Lori was my coordinator.

Hardy458 · 05-27-2007, 10:37 AM

I was at the Tijuana Wal Mart shopping the next day!

Hardy458 · 05-27-2007, 10:42 AM

You are doing fantastic! Lap BAnd is slower. I know because I was banded in late Oct and to date (May) I have only lost 50 pounds. But you know what? I feel better, I look better and I have gone from a size 22-to a 16 sometimes 18. It might take a bit longer. but it will happen. Keep doing what you are doing. I have 50 more pounds to go, and I know that I will get there. and you will too.

MysticstarD · 05-27-2007, 12:32 PM

Hardy! shopping the next day!? wow! does everyone experience this kind of recovery?

LindaC · 05-27-2007, 03:51 PM

Im getting banded in 2 weeks... Now when I am very hungry and I eat a nice meal , I hit that point that I feel completly satisfied and not driven to eat more, will I still get that satisfied feeling with the band or do you still feel unsatisfied even though you are full?
full of questions and hopefullness in GA.

misscarol53 · 05-28-2007, 01:59 PM

Hi Transam1955
I too am from Dalton. I used Dr. Jamie Ponce at Hamilton Med. Center. I work there and have insurance. The insurance only paid 80% and I had to pay cash the day of surgery. Lucky that I had a mature CD I cashed in.
I had my surgery on 5-9-07 and have lost 15 lbs as far as I know. I need to go weigh tomorrow to see. I feel like I've lost more. I'll see.
I would love to hear more from you. We have a support group that meets once a month. You are welcome to come. I've only been to one meeting and learn quite a bit that evening. Let me know if you're interested and I'll send you more details. We are meeting next week.
misscarol