Hey Houston Bandsters

[mermoore 0]

Hi everyone

I'm also from the Houston area and scheduled for the lap band procedure on April 3, 2006 with Dr. F. Spiegel. I've noticed a couple of you have used this particular physician and was wondering if you would be willing to share your experience?!?!

[ghb1324 0]

Hey Veronica.

I live in Cypress. 290/Spring Cypress area. There is a group who meets up here but that may be a little farther than you want to travel. You might try the yahoo groups. I know there is a NW bandsters group but not sure where they meet. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/HoustonAreaBandsters/

[xelapaul 0]

Hey Houston Bansters....

I live in the north area near Spring (I$% and 1960 area) and was just curious if there any bandsters in this area?

HeyFutureSlimMe

I live in Spring I would realy love to talk to you since you are on the "other side of the rainbow:)" and I am considering Spivak. Please reply if I can PM you

thanks a bunch

Xelapaul///Alex

[xelapaul 0]

Hey GHB1324

I have not been banded but have tons of questions... Where exactly do you guys meet (I used to live @Grant and Loetta) and is it ok for me to join in??

Thanks for any info

Xelapul

[ghb1324 0]

I was just banded on the 20th so I haven't been to a meeting yet. I know they met last Wed. at the Starbucks in Target on 290/Spring Cypress. I know you would be welcomed. You can PM me any time if you have any questions. Would love to get to know some fellow bandsters.

Glenna

[vmcastaneda 0]

Hi mermoore....

congradulations! You are on your way to a healthier and happier life. I had my surgery with Dr. Spiegel on Feb. 17. I have lost 20lbs and feel alot better. Still have alot to go, but hey, it is a start.

Take Care and Good Luck...

Veronica

[Melissa Lea 1]

Hi there! I have a support group for the Spring/Woodlands/Conroe & Surrounding areas. Our next meeting is April 6, 2006.

North Bandster Meeting

Thursday April 6, 2006

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Location: Cafe Express (The Woodlands Market Street)

Address:

9595 Six Pines Dr., Suite 150

The Woodlands, TX 77380

ALL are welcome!

Hope to see some new faces there.

Melissa

[barbara465 2]

I will be there. I am anxious to meet others that are on the same journey that I will join in June. I am so looking forward to being banded.

[Melissa Lea 1]

Hi Barbara --

Can't wait to meet you at our meeting. I am scheduled for the procedure in June as well. Who's your surgeon? I've chosen Spivak. I'm also self-pay. That bites a little but it's almost worth not having to go through all the red tape of insurance companies.

See You April 6.

Again --ALL are welcome to join our group.

Melissa Lea

[barbara465 2]

Melissa Lea,

My Doctor is Felix Spiegel. He's doesn't have a good patient reputation, but is the best surgeon. I am going for the surgeon and get my support elsewhere. :confused: My GP agrees. I am getting exicited.

See ya on April 6

[BiggestLoser 0]

hi you'll, I live near League City, any supporting groups in South houston?

[Melissa Lea 1]

Hey Barbara --

I'm excited for you! Can't wait to meet you next Thursday.

Melissa Lea

[Melissa Lea 1]

Hey there BiggestLoser --

I am a memeber of the yahoo group .....Houston Area Bandsters. I know that there are several groups that meet on a regular basis through out the city. You might want to check them out. If you need to link let me know.

Melissa Lea

[BCLYNN 0]

Well I went into surgery 30 mins late but I was home by lunch time wednesday. I need to ask is anyone having a burning feeling in the lower part of you tummy by the belly button? When I cough it's really bad. Well i am getting sleeply so i need to run talk later. thanks for all the support to

Lynn,

I have LOST 6lbs

[maryb 1]

I had an incision in my belly button. Do you think you do, maybe that is why you feel the pain there. The only burning pain I had was around my port site...left side half way between boob and belly button.

I hope you are feeling better.