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Hi everyone. I just registered with this site. I have been reading some of the posts and have to say that I just love how everyone supports everyone. I am going tomorrow evening for my seminar and consultation with the Doctor. Dr. Spivak for those of you from the Houston area. I am getting a little nervous. It started this morning when they called to remind me about the seminar. Im sure most of you know the feeling. I compare it to the feeling before a first date. You want to do and be your best. You wonder if this could last for a life time. Will it be a good fit. Will this finally be the one thing that is perfect for you....... I look forward to getting to know people here. Best wishes to everyone and i hope you all get the results you are looking for.

Pam

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Hello Cakes, I am local and maybe you would be interested in seeing/reading my journal that is now 9 months of history @ TakinThePlunge's Journal . Good Luck and you are NOT alone

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Welcome. I was banded last year by Dr. Spivak. It took a while to get the right fill volume, but now that we have found it, the weight is coming right off.

I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Spivak and his team!

Best of luck!!

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Welcome. I was banded last year by Dr. Spivak. It took a while to get the right fill volume, but now that we have found it, the weight is coming right off.

I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Spivak and his team!

Best of luck!!

Thank you :confused: Its good to hear from someone who has used Dr. Spivak and to get your opinion of him. Thank you again.

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Just a little update. I went to the seminar and spoke with Dr. Spivak last night. I have the all clear and can schedule to be banded as soon as I am ready. I was pretty surprised not to have needed any pre-op tests. I guess its because of a combination of good health despite being morbidly obese and being self pay. Now I just need to figure out when I can get the banding done. We are planning a trip in a couple weeks and I want to be able to eat normally lol. Part of me wants to get it done now and get on with it. But I dont want to have to worry about doing the special diet while on the road. I am excited and kinda nervous. I will let ya's know when i schedule the banding.

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Hey there! I live in Katy, not too far. I hope your banding goes great! I love my band! You won't regret it!

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Hey there! I live in Katy, not too far. I hope your banding goes great! I love my band! You won't regret it!

Thank you Becca!!

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NA this is better than a first date, just think you won't have to worry....like Will he try something? or will I have to kiss this guy.... Nothing like that at all , just sit back and enjoy. You about to enter a whole new world. Called Bandland, I have just recently joined bandland 7/11/07 myself. You'll be just fine.

Aloha

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Ok I did it. I set the date for my surgery. August 8th. I am nervous and excited all rolled into one. Cant wait to become a member of the "band".

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