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Hi,

I live in the Austin area and had the lap band surgery in April of 2003 by Dr. Dilawn of Capital Surgeons. I would be glad to correspond with anyone who is looking for a fellow Texan bandster for support. Good luck to all.

Tanna

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Hi, Tanna,

My wife and I live in Weatherford, which is about 15 miles West of Ft. Worth. I was banded on July 17th by Dr. Adam Smith. I lost a LOT (17.4 pounds!) the first week while on liquids, but things have slowed down now, as expected. I have my 2nd doctor's appointment on August 8th and we'll see how things are going.

Let me know how things are going for you!

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Hi Larry,

I lost about the same amount on the liquid phase as well and just like you things slowed down until my first fill six weeks post op. I have now had 2 fills and am down 50 pounds as of this morning! Woohoo!!! Things should pick up for you after you have a fill or two! Good luck.

Tanna

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Hi Tanna and Larry,

I live in Midlothian, south of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I'm waiting to be banded (August 27, a mere three weeks away! :D ), and it's always great to meet people in my neck of the woods who can relate to what I'm going through!

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Hi Tanna, Lisa & Larry!

I'm pre band...just getting all the paperwork started. I havent found a close surgeon yet. Any recommendations?

Larry & Tanna congrats on your weight loss and Lisa good luck with your procedure!!

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Hi everyone,

It is great to see all of you fellow texans on this board! Good luck with your journeys into "bandster land". The place where I started my search for a surgeon was on spotlighthealth.com. They have a surgeon locater sight that led me to my surgeon Dr. Dillawn in Austin. I hope that helps!

Good luck,

Tanna

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Guest BigUnit

Hello Fellow Texans,

I live in Houston, and was banded by Dr. Spivak here in the medical center. I am very pleased with my doctor and my surgery. Glad to see other bandsters and soon to be bandsters here!

Jurisha@Juno.com

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Hi everyone! Congrats to everyone on there band new life and to those who will be on the journey soon! I live in Grand Prairie, in between Dallas and Ft. Worth. i am at the beginning of my journey--still researching a lot of things. Hope everything goes well for everyone!

~Dawn:)

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It's great to know that there are so many texas bandsters around. I live in Duncanville. I'm waiting to hear back from the insurance company. Hopefully that will be soon. :D

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Hi all!

My surgery was 7/24/03 with Dr. Cribbins in Plano. If anyone would like any info on him or his office!, just PM me!

Have a good day

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Guest Harleykat

Hello,

All the paper work is done, I am just waiting on some vacation time in November. Will start my pre op testing in mid October.

Then set date sometime after the 3rd of November! I have to admit I am kind of scared. What I really want to know is what gives you all the will power to eat right? I never have had it?

And did anyone drink(alchohol) on a regular basis before they were banded and can they still drink occasionally?

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My willpower is pretty much dictated by my band. It only allows me to eat a small amount, and if I overeat, I pay dearly!! I've learned through experience that eating Protein keeps me feeling full MUCH longer than carbs. As for the drinking, I don't drink myself, but have heard it should be avoided mostly for the "empty" calories it adds.

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Guest Linda Burnett

I had my first meeting with Dr. Felix Spiegel in Pt. Neches on Aug. 19. Am waiting to find out what the next step is. I hope it doesn't take too long. I hate waiting!!! I have BC/BS ins. and know this surgery is covered. Wish me luck as I do all of you!

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Tyler/Longview area here. Happily banded for almost 6½ months, -50 and counting!

:Bunny

Tonia

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