Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Hello from Spring, TX!!!!



Recommended Posts

Hi guys. I'm new to this site and just wanted to say HI. I was banded on Oct. 2, 2007 by Dr. Wilkenfeld and I love my band!!!! Again, I just wanted to say HI!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome and I am also new the the website. Congrats on your weight loss! You will love it so much to read and learn.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello,

I am waiting on insurance. They (United Healthcare) denied me and I had to do the 6 month Physician supervised diet. I am now waiting to see if I get approved. I am wondering. I have heard that your hair gets very thin after the surgery and I have very thin hair now. Does anyone know if that is true? Also I worry about the PB as everyone refers to. If you happen to be out to eat or with people and have to excuse yourself for this PB it is hard for me to grasp this.... thanks Julie:confused2: Sounds like it is going well for you and that you are happy with the band.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome, Amy! I have been here for 2-3 weeks and have discovered that I am not alone. Congrats on your AMAZING weight loss - so much so quickly - WOW! I live in the Spring/Klein area and am in process of being banded by Dr. Balette in The Woodlands.

Edited by triser72

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi there. Your post came up when I posted mine as something similar. I'm also from Spring and waiting for approval for the lap band surgery with Dr. Wilkenfeld. I am aiming at November 7th. Any advice, thoughts, information is greatly appreciated, especially since you've been through his program. I'm going the Protein Shake portion of it now. How quickly did you lose the weight? How are you fairing today? Sorry for so many questions, I just want to have realistic expectations here. (-: I appreciate your time in responding!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

HI!! I lived in Spring many moons ago. I graduated from Klein High School and married my high school sweetheart YEARS later. My MIL lives in the Woodlands. Welcome to the board!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×