Duckieduck

I am looking to start a walking group in Katy, TX. Anyone interested, let me know.

I did go back to my doctor several times only to cry all the way back home. All I was doing was throwing up and not losing weight at that. He even suggested that we put a very slight fill to see what would happen. I went home only chocking on my saliva everytime I would try to lay down. Another visit I asked if they had some type of diet program that I could follow since I am apt to follow a diet then try to figure out what to eat. They didn't even have a diet program.

I had my lapband for 3 years ...all i lost was 25 lbs, a large hernia and acid reflux. Because of lack of interest from my doctor, 90% of the time all I had was soft foods or liquids like soups. I was led to believe from my doctor and his staff that it was me. When I realized it was not just me, I had started throwing up even though I would eat soft foods and why go back to my doctor just to hear it was my fault. So I remained that way for over a year before I decided to have it removed, The first thing the doctor told me after the surgery is that he gets so many patients from this doctor because of the lack of interest Dr Spivak has for his patience after he inserts the lapband. I had my one time to have this done with all the money I had. I don't have that anymore to have it done correctly. Dr. Spivak has my money and I will just have to find some other way to loose my weight. The only reason I am posting this is to prevent someone else from using this doctor. Use someone else in the Houston area, please!

Not by Dr Spivak in Houston TX. I had a lapband put in by this doctor and was having so many problems with it. Everytime I went to the office they kept tellinbg me it was me. Even the slightest fill I would not be able to swallow by saliva. Dr Spivak removed the fill and never suggested that there may be a problem. His main concern was if it was time for me to start paying for my $100 visits. He started asking me that 4 months after the surgery not 1 year aftger the surgery. I ended up with a hernia and chronic avid reflux. I had another doctor remove the lapbaqnd. He aid the lapband was way to small and they do not use this lapband anymore due to the problems with the lapband. Would I do it again? Maybe .....but not by DR Spivak.,

Hi Misty: Unfortunately I did not hear from anyone to start meeting in Katy. I hope you have better luck than I did with the surgery. It was a year in June that I had my surgery ....lost only 23 lbs. My doctor, Dr Spivak was very encouraging at first then by the time it was 6 months he kept asking me if the year was over with so he could collect his $100 for fills. Many of my concerns and problems were answered differently by him and his staff. I quickly lost faith in him. Now I am on my own with this. I have not lost any weight but I have not gained any either which I think is great on its own. I am searching for a new doctor to at least get my fills with. Please keep in touch with me and let me know how your doctor is helping you. Goodluck. Duckieduck

No way...there is no pain. I am the biggest chicken (oops duck) there is and was soooooooo apprehensive about the fill. What a waste of energy that was to be so concerned! I cannot wait for my next one really. Have fun girlfriend! The not so brave Duck!

Hey Chiquis: Thanks for responding. I am sorry to took so long to reply, I was out of town. Would be great to meet in Katy once a week....what you think? I work so it would ahve to be after 5:00PM. We can meet at Soup & salad or just have coffee. Let me know....I am game. Duckieduck

How can I convince my doctor that i need a fill? I am hungry and seem to have stopped losing wieght.:help:

I'm in...Banded on JUne 1, 2007.....lost 19 lbs. Have been disappointed in the weight lose. Thought I would have lost more.

I am interested in meeting in Katy. Let me know if there is any interest in Katy, please.

Have any recipes that us bandies would enjoy? Share with us your favorite recipe? Duckieduck

Thanks for the recioes. I look forward to try these recipes when I am on solids. I have yet to find any soft food recipes. Seems like everything I eat just truns into GASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. I eat mostly fish, soft veggies, yogurt, low sodium V8, applesauce and scrambled eggs. I had my surgery 2 weeks ago and still stuggling with gas pains and constipation. I would gladly accept any recommendations anyone has on this.

I did a search on recipes and nothing came up. I will do another search before I continue with this forum . Thanks,

Wow I am surprised that you are both eating this type of meat. I am only to have seafodd and dark chicken. No white meat and beef. How long since your surgeries? Duckieduck

I would like to start a recipe Thread starting with Soft Diet Recipes. Does anyone have recipes they would like to share? Duckie Duck

Does this group really meet at the coffeeshop? If not let's start a group starting next Thursday, May 30th. Anyone who is reading this can join us. We can meet whatever time most convenient to everyone. I work so it will have to be after 5 PM.

I am having my surgery on June 1. Would like to get in touch with a support group in the Katy area.