I would love to have a meeting at least once a month. Your input is greatly appreciated. JJ

Does anyone in the Boise area know of any restaurants that will be open on Christmas day for dinner?

I have ANGEL BABIES looking for a SUPPORT WING! If someone in this AREA would be interested in monitoring and setting up a SUPPORT NURSERY to help in this effort, please let me know. You will just recruit and monitor within your area for the Surgery Support Angels - within your area only. This way, people can have local support, visitors, friends, etc.

Hello to Everyone, I have started a list on my OH blog for persons interested in becoming a SURGERY SUPPORT ANGEL. If you are interested in being a support person please put an entry into the comment spot, just click on my name to go there. Please sign-up for a SURGERY SUPPORT ANGEL, there are so many people that would like someone to give update reports, call them and keep tabs on their well-being after surgery. A lot of patients go without because they don't know how to find someone.

Hi Linda, I don't get a chance to visit this forum very often anymore, but had some free time tonight and saw your post. I am in Boise as well and had surgery in Mexico with Dr. Rumbaut in November of 2005. Who was your surgeon? I am surprised to hear that you had surgery in October and still have not had your first fill. I was one of the lucky ones that had "natural" post surgery restriction for almos 8 weeks post op and then the restriction diminished in what seemed like "overnight." I had my first fill at 8 weeks post op and seemed to get a little resrtiction, but needed my second about a month later. The second fill really started the process of restriction, the third fill was great! I didn't need my fourth until over 4 months later. I had my fourth fill on July 11th and I have not even had to think about another fill since then. I was 1 year post op on11/23 and had lost 80 pounds as of that date and about 83 to date. It sure sounds like you are ready to get those fills started and get on your way with your band. Have you joined Idaho Bandster's. They meet once a month at a designated place in Boise. Unfortunately, I've only been able to make it to one of the meetings, but hope to start making it to more. They are a great group! Drop me a note when you have time. It's always nice to have support close by! Take care, Brigitte