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I was banded Sept 14th, I'm down 77 lbs. I was banded at True Results by Dr Ken Hollis.

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I was banded on October 21, 2009 by Dr. Waggoner in Cypress, Tx. My weight loss has been slow,,, 40 pounds so far and getting another fill today. Although slow,,, I'm proud of my 40 pounds,,, looking forward to the next 40!

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I was banded April 8th by Dr. Robert "Bud" Thompson at Park Plaza Medical Center Houston. I live about 50 miles south of Houston. Nice to meet all of ya'll!!:thumbup:

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Welcome to all Texas bandsters (new and old) There seems to be a lot of us. Keep up the good job. and those who are contemplating surgery, i think all of us here would say "go for it". We are all happy and losing weight. the beginning is a little rough, but only last a few days and then you're on your way. Good luck to everyone!

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hi everyone,

i was banded 3/30/07 by dr spivak. getting the lapband was the best decision i ever made. it is one tool of many we need to lose weight.

i am still a work in progress trying to maintain.

enjoy the ride. it is exciting when you have the NSV's in addition to the scale victories. such as getting into a smaller size, seeing my collar bones for the first time in years (this was big for me), not shopping in lane bryant.

i lived until recently in Katy. since beeing banded i met a great guy and we are getting married in october. the best gift of the band is to get my self respect back...

anyway best of luck to all my texas sisters and brothers. there are alo of us on the site which is nice...

josie

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Houston Texas ! Banded by The Wonderful Dr. Richard Wilkenfeld April 13, 2010 ..already down 15 pounds !

Congrats to all of you !!!!

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Odessa, Tx, here. I get banded this Tuesday, 5/18/10.

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Odessa, Tx, here. I get banded this Tuesday, 5/18/10.

Good luck and best wishes for tomorrow:thumbup:

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Conroe here... was banded by Dr. Wilkenfeld on 05/05/10. I've lost 17lbs since my surgery date and scheduled for 1st fill in early June. Best of luck to everyone!

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Also in The Woodlands. I was banded 4/1/2010 by Dr. Wilkenfeld through True Results. About 20 pounds so far, but now am fighting with a new prescription of Lyrica which causes weight gain. haven't gained but am in a snit because I haven't lost yet this week. I'd love to join a local support group outside a Dr's practice...I think peer-driven groups are best.

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Arlington TX here, I was banded 2-24-10 by Dr. Richard Carter. Start weight 338. I weighed 257.3 this morning!! over 80 LBS in less than 3 months!!!!!

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Also in The Woodlands. I was banded 4/1/2010 by Dr. Wilkenfeld through True Results. About 20 pounds so far, but now am fighting with a new prescription of Lyrica which causes weight gain. haven't gained but am in a snit because I haven't lost yet this week. I'd love to join a local support group outside a Dr's practice...I think peer-driven groups are best.

There is a group of bandsters here in the Woodlands, we usually meet once a month for coffee and camaraderie. I'll send you a PM with the phone # of the lady who organizes it.

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Hi I'm from Houston! I was banded thru True Results on 03-10-10 by Dr. Chris Reilly!

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