AliceJ

Thank you so much for investigating. I appreciate what you have to say. I will continue my research.

Thank you for your quick response....I will continue my search. This procedure (cosmofacelift) I believe was started by Dr Assassa in California. Thanks again

Dr Schulman, I am about 10 pounds from my goal weight and am considering having the smas facelift ( cosmo facelift) I do not want to have a major lift. Also a little lipo in neck. Any thoughts? Thank you

Hi Friends..love my band! But sometimes I get a little concerned that I am not paying enough attention to eating the right foods to stay healthy. Any thoughts - also have trouble taking my vitamins....makes me sick....any thoughts?

:help:Surgery was Monday the 18th.....and my neck is still swollen. The nurses I spoke with said not to worry. Has anyone else had this happen. If I didn't know better I would think I had the mumps. I thought it my be gas that had settled...but nurses didn't think so. Help if you can.

Suzzie - I had my first fill yesterday and today I am starving. I do not have any trouble drinking. But I am starving!!

How are you doing today? I am feeling good....what are you eating?

My surgery is tomorrow (18) with Dr Spivak at the Surgical Center. I am a little nervous....want to get it over with. I'll be praying for you girls!! Good Luck to all of us

Hey Cattiff I am also getting my band by Dr Spivak on June 18. Can't wait!!!

Hi Tallgirltx - one week till my surgery....thank you for the information you ladies offered after the meeting the last week. Any suggestions on what I should bring with me to Houston? Can't wait!!!

Hey Brandyk....I am also scheduled with Dr Spivak on the 19th. I am so glad I came across your post. Can't wait!!!

Thank you for taking time to answer my questions. Probably the same question you answer all the time! My husband has re-checks at MDAnderson, so we stay at the Rotary House...this was home for us a couple of years ago for about 8 months.....I grew to love Houston. If possible, I would love to attend a meeting. I know that will be so important and that will be one of the things I will miss out on ... I hope to find a support group in Tulsa or this...online with new friends. When I come back for checkups/fills I will stay several days. Any information you or others can offer would be great...things I may not be aware of - I am sure the same things everyone wonders about, when deciding to have the band. Thanks again

Hi Friends.....I have been in contact with Dr Spivak's office and expect a call from Brenda this next week. I am self paid and hope to have the band done this summer. What should I expect - were you sore for a long time, how long before you could lift, could you lay on your stomach and other than the restriction...could you feel the band or port as a discomfort? May weight now is 220 and am 50 years young!!! Lots of questions...about recovery. I live in Oklahoma and will stay in Houston for a week follow surgery - just in case there are any problems. Hope to hear from lots of new friends. Thank you so much for any information you may want to share!

<p><p>I live in Oklahoma and have decided to have Dr Spivak do my band. I know I am traveling a long ways. My husband goes to MDAnderson about every 3 months.....so I am hopeful that is long distance will work. I will plan for several trips early on for the fills. </p> <p> </p> <p>I hope to find lots of support here!!!</p></p>