Donna Alpers

I'm not sure what size my band is. I am going to find out when I go in. I know it is not the low profile one though. Next Tuesday is my fill day. Wish me luck.

I am Donna, live in Texas, married have 3 boys and a beautiful granddaughter and daugher in law and work a full time job! LOL I love fixing up my house and doing crafts!

I must say Dr. Spivak is great! I had insurance, but seems like his price is pretty much the standard and I felt really safe with him. He is the first doc in Texas to do this procedure and has a lot of experience and no mortalities due to surgery! BIG PLUS!!!! That's just my on opinion.

This was your first fill and your doc put in 4cc's? That sounds like a lot. I am scheduled for my first fill on Aug. 9th. I am scared to death! The last time I went in I was so scared I was going to get a fill that by BP was 210/108! whoaaa way too high! Anyway I didn't get one then because I had a good weight loss, but I know I need one and I will make it through, but I am still scared it is going to hurt! I'm a wienie too! LOL

I am going to have to get one of those for sure! I don't drink a lot of Protein shakes because I just don't have time to drag the blender out every morning or even at night and then who wants all that mess to clean up. That sounds perfect, especially for someone like me who works a 12 hr shift at a hospital. I could even take one to work with me and keep it in my desk in case I want one at work! Thanks for the info!! Oh and FYI for everyone - you all may already know this, but I have discovered that I wasn't losing because I wasn't eating. It seems when I increased my calories I actually starting losing more. Who'd a thunk it? LOL

Okay I am trying this here. This is me last summer - 4th of July with hubby - John. The other pic is of me and my middle son taken in March of this year. These are pre-band. I haven't gotten my film developed yet with a post surgery pic but promise to do so soon - will post then.

Oh my.....Penni can you make this smaller? Oh Lord help this is really big! LOL

Okay, I am not sure if my pic came through or not. If so, this is a pic of me a hubby John last summer - 4th of July - pre-band.

Congrats on your approval. United Health Care came through for me in less than one week! Keep us posted!!!

Definitely the best! I too look at LBT as my family. There is always support when you need it, a shoulder to cry on, and plenty of friends to Celebrate our achievements. I have made some really good frinds here and I know I couldn't do it without everyone here! CHEERS!!!!! :)

Feel free to ask away. Everyone here is more than happy to help. I love this site. Everyone is always very helpful and encouraging too! Keep us posted!

Your are right about that, Dr. Spivak is great and has a great bedside manner too! I love him and my band. Going to Houston would be worth it. It is only about 2 hours from Beaumont to Dr. Spivak's office.

Uhc Covered Me 100% With Dr. Spivak. All You Have To Do Is Meet The Criteria Which Having A Bmi Of At Least 41 I Think, Maybe It Is 40. Mine Was 43 So No Problem There Plus I Have High Blood Pressure So That Helped To! Good Luck!