Texas bandster

[FutureSlimMe 0]

Hi Big Unit!

I am waiting for insurance, (UHC PPO) approval and hope to be banded within 2-4 weeks too unsing Dr. Spivak. If so, we will have to keep in touch because we will be be close on the same banding schedule. I am really looking forward to this trip into better health. I live in North Houston, but grew up in the Southwest part of Houston. Where are you? What insurance did you have and how long did it ake you to get approval? I gave birth 28 years ago to my daughter in Park Plaza right after it was built, never thought I would be going back there! Talk to ya soon!

[New Hope 37]

Would you please select one screen name and delete the others? Thanks!

[FutureSlimMe 0]

Would you please select one screen name and delete the others? Thanks!

It wouold be more helpful if you told me how

[New Hope 37]

Are you also known as FatNHappy?

[Darkling 0]

Hello There!

I live in McKinney & get banded in a week (11/20/2007) by Dr. Cribbins, as well. I am so excited I can't stand it! I feel like Christmas is coming early this year.

I have a question about the $30 book they give you on your final meeting w/ Dr. C before the surgery. What book is it?/Is it the kind of thing I could get at the 1/2 Price books & save $20?

I mean every $20 helps

-Darkling

[Darkling 0]

Just testing my ticker

[destiny79 0]

hi guys I from Arlington Texas right now True Results is doing ekg all labwork and sleep study for free til 11/30/2007 so if you are just starting the lapband process its a great way to save some money:think

[Darkling 0]

I am getting Banded next week and am starting to get nervous. For those of you who have had it done... What has been the best and worst?

[JT99 0]

Here's my story:

I spent 4 hrs post op before they sent me home. 1/2 hr car ride - I felt OK - but the walk into the house got me a nauseus - and i did throw up just a little. I think if I could have stayed another hour that might not have happened. Everyone handles anesthesia differently. Nothing major to worry about!

Too sore to get in and out of bed, so I either slept on the couch or the recliner till I was able to manage it better! No big deal - just find what works for you

I treated myself to a manicure and pedicure on Day 5 - yoo hoo!!!

Day 6 - Musch foods - YEA!!!! I was SO EXCITED to eat Jello!!!!! If there is a Tom Thumb (Randall's/SAfeway) near you - the Soups are fabuous - I had the Tomato Basil (strained it the first day just in case) - it was WONDERFUL!!!!!

Back to work day 7 - I have a desk job - only worked 7 hours the first two days of the week (by choice).

I was really nervous going into this cause of all the scary comments I had read - but the vast majority of people don't have any problems at all - I didn't!!!

My favorite discovery - Muscle Milk from GNC as your liquid Protein. It is MARVELOUS!!!! Much better than the product I purchased from my Dr! Check the label for the nutritional content - and adjust according to your Doctor's guidelines. I have a friend who is 18 month Post Op - with a Pregnancy in between - and she drank the Muscle Milk the entire time. The only flavor I have tried is the Milk chocolate.

Well - that's all I can think of - boy I did ron on, didn't I ????

Best of luck to you!

JoAnne

[wombat712 2]

I went to Dr. Spivak in Houston, but I live in McKinney (North of Dallas).

I don't know why I haven't stumbled onto this thread before. Nice to meet everyone!

[Darkling 0]

I love the idea of getting a pedicure in a couple of days. But right now, I just want to be able to sleep for more than 2 hours at a time! LOL

[piddles 0]

Hi, I am in San Antonio but am just getting started on the process. From what I understand, I will probably be approved for banding in Jan/Feb. I will probably wait until Feb because of office obligations. Anyway have any comments about SATX facilities or doctors?

Congrats to those of you that have been successful, Prayers to those that are struggling.

[Darkling 0]

Just a quick update - started regular foods today - Thank goodness & all is well!

[Genea 0]

Piddles

Dr. Wright from SATX will be doing my surgery at the NIX on the 31st of Dec. I really like him, all question or concerns were answered quickly. The only problem I had was it seems the first fax sent to the office had to go into a black hole. All fax's I sent or had sent had to be sent twice. All of the staff is great.

Genea.

[Skinny_Jill 36]

Hi Texas Bandsters! I was banded by Dr. Spivak 11/20/07 and so far so good. I got my 1st fill 12/27. My weight loss had stalled before the fill but now my weight is dropping again.