anyone from Memphis?

Hey Deb, I am one of Dr Woodman's patients also, I am being banded on April 10. When I went in for my meeting with him (March 24) I was scheduled for the 10th. So that is about 2 weeks out. I think that is about normal because my husband was also scheduled 2 weeks from his appointment date. I have been wondering about his support groups as well. I have heard that some surgeons support groups are mostly RNY and can be frustrating for lapband people because our needs our different. I am not sure that would be the case with Dr Woodman because he does so many bands now. I think his next support group is April 16 at 6pm at Baptist Hospital. If I am up to it I will go. Maybe we could meet up so we won't be alone. I think his are always the 3rd Monday of the month. Dr Woodman is definatly not warm and fuzzy, but he isn't that bad. Don't let him scare you or hurt your feelings at the appointment. He is going to tell you that you could not eat for a month and still be fine because of built up fat. He is just trying to make a point but it can come off very harsh. He may also ask you to lose 10 pounds before surgery, so wear heavy clothes to this one to give you a little wiggle room. I didn't and now I am freaking out. I have been in the gym everyday and been doing weigh****chers and I have only lost 4 pounds. That means I have to lose 6 this week and I am a little stressed out. Anyway, don't let him get you down he really is just trying to make a point. Also, please go over to the LapBand forum. I have gotten so much good information over there from people who have been through it. Also, they are very supportive. I felt much better about my decision after hanging out over there some. Good Luck, let me know how things go. Amanda PS My Husband is 3 weeks out and has lost 18 pounds so far.

Hey Caligirl, Wooohoo....April 10 is almost here, great for you!!! I hope he doesn;t ask me to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks. That would be hard since I already feel like they are going to stop making food tommorrow and I better eat while i can...LOL. Thats kind of my mindset right now, and I know I need to get over it. So I guess I better get started. Im kind of curious as to how others approached the pre banding phase. I feel strange, I guess I never really addressed my eating disorder before. I have always told myself I didnt eat that much and why am i so overweight? Well, since I got approved, and know that now its just a matter of when, I have been somewhat careless in what im putting in my mouth, and am paying more attention at the same time....I dont even know if that makes sense. Here is some of my key issues. I dont like water. I do like cheese. Alot. I like cheeseburgers. Alot. French fries are over rated, but i still like them. White bread is the best kind. I am a food gulper and dont like to chew much. I eat at all hours, because I work nites 4 nites a week. I eat before i go to bed. I like stuff thats good for you....and the other stuff too. I am capable of closet eating. and on and on...... Its a little daunting. I guess that this is where the band comes in. Calorie restriction and serious mastication. I know a couple who had it done and he tried to eat pizza all the time and kept barfing until he finally got the point that he couldnt eat the bread part. She eats MCdonalds sausage biscuits every morning and isn't losing. I wondered how this is possible? Biscuits? I guess each persons journey is different. I always considered myself pretty mu*****ontrol of my self until now. This stomach of mine is like an alien that I dont have a clue about. It has taken on a life of its own...LOL Any way...this is turning into a blog. Congradulations, Caligirl on your date and tell your hubby congrads on his loss.. I would love to meet you if you are up to the support group. I will try to pick you out by your photo. I tried to upload a photo of me, I dont have any the size that the site requires and will have to edit my few pics of myself to fit the format. I will call and make sure of the date of the support group. I bet his office knows it. I have another friend Mary, who has been banded by him and shes lost about 60 since dec 4th. so maybe I can get her to go too....... Anyway..........see ya later..deb