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lottalbs · September 8, 2007

Hi I'm new to the board and have been browsing all morning, researching Dr.'s in the Dallas area, what to expect, etc. I haven't been banded but I'm seriously considering it. I'm curious about the adhesion thing. I had gall bladder surgery in 2000 and a subsequent surgery in 2003 to repair the hernia created from the gall bladder surgery (herniated where they pull the gall bladder out of the belly button). The hernia patch and the adhesions from both surgeries have hurt ever since - I've been told that it's all normal - even had an ultrasound of the belly area.

I'm 212 @ 5'3" with an apron an excess weight. I really want to lose weight. After reading the posts I'm wondering, did any one else get to this jumping off the diving board point and think - well- maybe I could constrict myself and try imposing liquid Proteins on myself...but then the old other voice of reason pipes up and says - whatta ya mean?? you've been working on this for a couple of decades and ya still haven't lost - just take the leap - one more surgery - this one to prevent additional problems like type II diabetes, bum knees, etc.

45 minute to 4 hour procedure??? Adhesions, port problems....OK y'all - tell me if I jump I won't regret it!!!

DonHoll1 · September 8, 2007

Hi ,All i can tell you is that i love my band and think it is the best thing i ever did. I have had no problems at all . Best of luck. Donna

claramae · September 8, 2007

My name is Clara. I got my band on August 27th. I am 58 years old and I did it for my granddaughters. I want to see them grow up. I am from the DFW area. I used Dr. Bryce at Lone Star Lap Band. He operates out of Rockwall/Rowlett.

Back to health issues. I am diabetic. I have had knee replacement, hip replacement. Knee surgery is the worse thing I have ever been through. My knee still bothers me after 5 years out from surgery. Anyway, I have lost about 21 pounds since I started liquid diet on Aug 13 and guess what???? My knee does not hurt anymore. Go figure.

I also knew that the older I got, the more pounds I would pile on. So, that is how I made my decision. Good luck on whatever you decide. If you have any questions about Dr. Bryce, I will try my best to answer.

lottalbs · September 9, 2007

Thank you - you've cited all the reason I should DO IT NOW. I'm going to be a grandma in January. Legs and knees hurt, etc, etc. Do you have any thoughts or had correspondence with anyone with other local surgeons?

claramae · September 9, 2007

lottalbs---my step daughter used Dr. Wade Barker. Or perhaps it is Baker. Anyway, she really did like him. You may have seen the news story on TV in the past few weeks about the overweight man that was refused to adopt a child because he was overweight. The doctor that is doing his surgery in Dallas, free is Dr. Barker. She had her surgery at Doctors Hospital in Dallas. Let me know if this helps.