Texarkana Bandsters

[A lot less 1]

hey glo i found the 6 you lost!!!!!

LOL,:rolleyes2:

[lo2us 1]

Glo, I've had to have some out of alomost every fill. I do sip liquids for a day or two after I've had trouble with being too tight. You get use to that "weird" feeling eventually. If you try SMALL and SLOW bites of regular food and you're still having trouble, do call and talk to Deb or Betty about it. I've never had trouble after they've take some out after a day of liquids. It helps to relax too. I've found that stress is my biggest "tightener" when I'm getting sick a lot and if I take a minute and CALM DOWN, it reallly helps.

[Sugarbear 2]

Chuckles, there are times for support group meetings, and times for seminars. The Texarkana support grp meets the 2nd Mon. of each month. Tonight, Tues. is one of the seminars.

Glo, hope you are better. Try to sip on high Protein, the protein is essential. The tired and weak feeling should get better with it. Have some sf hot chocolate. The milk will help with the protein count. If you aren't better call Deb. Lo2us might advise you on high protein stuff, she is good at that. Take care.

Teresa, you are right about being hard to slow down and eat. I am sure with your job and you being on the go it makes it harder. Just have to figure out a way to master it. You may just have time to eat less at a meal if your time is limited, then eat another small meal later. Hang in there. I have trouble eating slow when I am really hungry, even if I have time. We all have something to work on. I think I am getting a little better at it. I go back for a fill on the 11th. I am hoping this one will be the "sweet spot."

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Well, I made a 3rd trip back to get just a smidge more taken out. Guess what???? I had lost 5 #'s :smile: since Monday. I reached "onederland". I feel like ME now. Thanks everyone for your help. Mrs. Betty was so caring and Ms. Debbie gave me hugs. To all that wants to know : Mrs. Betty likes Betty Boop.:smile:

[Chuckles 0]

Hi everyone! Does anyone know if Dr. H & K do fills for patients banded in Mexico? If so how much? I am considering Mexico.

Thanks,

~M~

[hippmom 2]

way to go glo but what a way to go!!!! glad you are feeling more like the glo we know and love!!!

chuckles i don't think so but i am not sure call and ask to be sure!!!

hey lisa what's up?

sug and l2 how are you guys sounds like you both are doing good.

tp sounds like you stay on the run becareful and don't eat to fast!

[lo2us 1]

Chuckles, they don't do fills for Mexico banded patients. I have a friend in TXARK that went to Mexico to get her band and she has to go the Dr. Kathleen Querry....I think that's her name. She's somewhere a little bit further in Texas. I think you can find her on the lap.com site under surgeons or something like that.

[Lisa G. 4]

Chuckles, Dr. Querry has offices in Marshall and Pittsburg. I have heard lots of nice things about her.

Glo, glad you feel better. Man, that musta been tough!

This is a hurry up morning, yall take care today and stay in the box!

lisa

[Sugarbear 2]

Hi chuckles. I talked to Dr. K. about the fills in Mex. one time. The liability is too great too assume if something goes wrong because of the surgery. Lot of people go there. I think there is a thread on here somewhere for Mx bandsters. You might want to check that out. Personally I wouldn't do it. I want to be close to my doc if something goes haywire. But then again, I am a worry wort. lol If you choose to do that just be sure you have your after care doctor lined up for any medical attention you might need (other than fills), before hand. Those doctors may have some recomendations who to use here. You could check that out on their sites. When are you planning on the surgery? Good luck.

Glo, glad you are better. You had three unfills? Wow! What size band do you have, the small? I have the medium.

[A lot less 1]

Good morning,

Yep, I feel like the old "new" me. LOL

Sugarbear, I had one (1/2) unfill on Monday evening after I got the fill

Monday morning and then I went back yesterday and he did a small unfill. I

don't know what size band I have.

Lisa, it was the most weirdest feeling I've ever experienced. and believe me I looked just like that smiley face. Everyone was so nice about things. I know that I'm such a baby (55yrs old) and was crying to Lou Ann all the way. I don't know about everyone else, but I think we have the most considering, passionate doctors and staff ever. :frown:

[Sugarbear 2]

Gloharmar, I agree. I haven't ever had to go back...yet. But I know several that have and they have all been treated well that I know of. I have seen both doctors and both have always been nice to me. Another thing, if you need to ask a question and say so, they are very nice to answer. I like that, as I am sure everyone else does. Sometimes I just forget. Just write a reminder note and take it in with you, that is...for those of you who are forgetful like me. I think I am the granny of this bunch, so most aren't as forgetful as me. lol. So glad you are better.

[DawnWhite 0]

Hello Texarkana Bandsters.

I was banded yesterday and it was a very great experience. I thank God I am here today w/o pain to post messages. People really like to hear about the experience first off the stands..So hear I am...I will be at the meetings as well. Can't wait to meet some of you guys...take care.

[bling 0]

Who did y'all go to in Texarkana and how much was the procedure?

[Sugarbear 2]

Dawn welcome to Bandland!!!!!!!!! Glad you did so well. Remember to keep walking and moving to get rid of that air. Take good care of yourself and follow the post-op instructions and diet. This is the beginning of a whole new healthier life.

Bling, welcome! The people on here used Dr. Rachel Keillin and Dr. Ron Hekier. They work as a team and are from Precision Surgery in Texarkana, Texas. You can go to the noscales.com site or pswecare.com I think you will get some good info there. I think the cost is around 15 or 15 thousand if you are self-pay. If you have insurance it will vary. Different one pay differently. You will have to contact your insurance or PS can do that for you if you decide to have surgery. I believe I can speak for most people on here, they are great there. That is how I feel, anyway.

[hopefulchurch 0]

I was banded by Dr. Heiker and Keilin 10 months ago. I have done well up until about 4 weeks ago. I have developed terrible reflux. I am taking Prilosec 2 times a day. I also seem to be much more prone to yeast infections and urinary tract infections. I know this is personal stuff I'm sharing but I figured why not ask my friends who live with the band too. Has anyone else had problems with any of these items? I go back for a follow up appt next week. By the way, I haven't had a fill in over 6 months.