East Texas Banders

[eastxnurse 0]

Hi , I'm Kim and I was banded 9/19/07 in Mexico....I'm 4 weeks out from surgery and over 21 :clap2:pounds lighter.... :whoo::whoo::whoo:

[Mhuire 0]

Fabulous, Kim! Good for you! I'm East Texan, also (sort of). Know where Plantersville is?

Be proud of your accomplishment. That's so great...

[eastxnurse 0]

Fabulous, Kim! Good for you! I'm East Texan, also (sort of). Know where Plantersville is?

Be proud of your accomplishment. That's so great...

Sorry I'm not sure where that is...

[Mhuire 0]

West of Conroe about 25 miles -- out past Lake Conroe.

[ParisAngelTX 0]

Hi

I'm from Paris TX. I plan to be banded in the upcoming months by Dr. Rumbaut in Mexico. I will be looking for support/encouragement from anyone who is experienced in this. By what I've read about lap-band, it is alot of work. Just to make the lifestyle changes and changing the habits with food will be a real challenge for me. I am in counceling with a really good therapist working thru issues where food is my comfort. I know I have to find other healthy ways to deal with issues after the surgery. Have any of you experienced problems with the food addictions and those addictions manifesting in other areas of your life? I've heard this is a real issue with some bandsters.

[renewedhope 4]

Hi, My name is Amy. I live in Pittsburg, Tx. It is about 1hr 15 minutes south of Paris, Texas. I was banded yesterday by Dr Querry in Pittsburg. I just love her.

[TEJAS-RATTLER 0]

Hey Ya'll...east Texas , West Texas , Sorta North Or Kinda South Texas It's All The Lone Star State. Congrats To The Texas Banders.....i Know Everything Is Bigger In Texas. But My Rearend Ain't One Of 'em Anymore!!! Best Of Luck Everyone....and "just Take A Second To Thank Your Lucky Stars You Live In Texas."

Happy Trails......

[A lot less 1]

Hello everyone,

Renewed, I didn't know that there was a doctor in Pittsburg that performed lapbands. A friend of mine siad that she overheard a conversation at Wally world (Mt. Pleasant) that they did them in Pittsburg. I had mine done in Texarkana, (Wadley Hosp.). They were all friendly. Do you get your fills there (Pittsburg) as well?

Paris, I'm just east of you (Omaha). No food addictions, but I sure like food. lol I just had my 2nd fill (10/23) and I feel no restriction, but they say maybe in about 2 wks. I should. I could eat Moby Dick with super size fries, but I have to make wise choices. I sure miss my cola's and Dr. Pepper. LOL

Best to you on your band.

[renewedhope 4]

Dr Querry. She hasn't been here for very long. She came here from Marshall. In fact, I think she still practices in Marshall a couple of days a week. She will do my fills as well. I absolutely love her. She is very laid back. Her office is small, and so you really feel like part of a family. Shannon handles her lapband patients and she was banded by Dr Querry. She has lost lots of weight, so when you call with a question, you either get to talk to Dr Querry or someone in her office who has been there. Very reassuring. Anyway, I can't say enough good about her. I go today for my post op visit. Dr Querry's website is Dr. Kathleen Querry Surgical Solutions

I thought about having my band placed in Tyler, but am VERY glad that I chose Dr Querry.

[A lot less 1]

I love my dr's, but I wished I had known about Dr. Querry and Pittsburg. Just for the convience of distance ,getting the fills and having to get to work. I work in Daingerfield (high school) and every 6 wks, I'm making a mad dash there (Texarkana) for a fill, then drive like a mad woman trying to get to work before I'm counted a 1/2 day.

Dr. Keilin (she's the one that performed my band) is also laid back. Dr. Hekier (Dr.K's hubby) is very nice. Dr. K went to school with the doctor that is on Big Medicine (Dr. Davis and his son in Houston).

There is also a group of bandsters that meet in MP (Titus) every 3rd Monday. We meet right by the cafeteria. Please come if you like, we'd enjoy having you until your doctor starts one. Take care and here's my dr's website. Lap Band Surgery Texarkana- Serving Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana.

[Lisa G. 4]

Hi everyone. I'm from just north of Mt. Pleasant. Glad to see so many people around that area starting to post. Dr. Heiker in Texarkana placed my band. He and Dr. Keilin are awesome! I have also heard good things about Dr. Querry.

By the way, Glo.... you are doing great! Hang in there girl!!!

Yall have a great day!

[A lot less 1]

Kudo's to you Lisa,

I am still not feeling any restriction ( 2 wks for fill Tuesday), but I know that it won't all happen overnight, God knows it took me a while to get this large, LOL, so I'll be patient. I understnad about the sugar high, then coming off of it----not a good feeling, matter of fact, I always drift off to sleep.< /p>

Maybe the soreness is from arthiritis (sp). I know when the weather changes it's makes me sore until the weather evens off. I hope you feel better soon.

[eastxnurse 0]

Well I'm going for my 1St fill today and I've already lost 25 pounds and 9 inches overall....but I've come to a stand still so I'm ready to get filled...I was banded on 9/19/07

[crazey4catz74 1]

Hey everyone. I live in East Tx also.

Close to Longview Tx.

I was banded on Oct 1, 07 by Dr Aceves in Mexico. AWSOME drs and staff!!!! I will going to Dr. Querry in Pittsburg for my fills. She is wonderful and I think I am going to enjoy using her.

I go for my first fill on Nov. 28th.

Talk to you all soon,

[renewedhope 4]

Genia,

I live in Pittsburg and was banded by Dr Querry on October 24. My first fill is on Nov 20th. I really like dr querry as well.