Looking for Dr Spivak's Patients

[123crod 170]

I am looking for Dr. Spivak's patients that are outside of Houston that would like to maybe start a support group of our own. Even if we met somewhere and had coffee and talked once a month or something. Or maybe someone who would want to ride to a Support Group at his office together. I am in Hitchcock, Santa Fe area. Lets talk about it!! We need support!! I know I have seen some in League City, Clear Lake and La Porte.:tt1:

[123crod 170]

Come on I know you are out there!!!

[txorchid 0]

I was banded on 7/15/09 in Houston and I would love to be part of a support group, although Dr. Spivak is not my doctor. If it is open to other individuals, then count me in. I live in the Friendswood area.

[123crod 170]

I think it would be open anyone who wants to come. Lets see what we can get started. I think it will be good for us all

[123crod 170]

I was just 2 days before you. How are you doing? I am doing good no problems so far. I go for my 2nd fill on Tuesday.

[txorchid 0]

I am doing well, down 40 pounds. I had my 2nd fill 2 weeks ago and have some restriction, but will probably need another fill in October. It seems like I have better restriction in the morning. I have been in contact with a personal trainer so that I can start a solid exercise plan. Let me know what I can do to help start the group. Thanks.

[123crod 170]

40 lbs wow that is GREAT! I am only down 25 since surgery. I exercise every night on my Total Gym. I wish I could make myself do it morning and night but not yet!

Anyway lets see who else wants to meet.

[txorchid 0]

I'm still interested if you are. Have you heard from anyone else?

[kristik99 0]

Me! I was banded on Wednesday. I live in Seabrook. I would love to meet or start a support group.

[txorchid 0]

Awesome! How are you doing since being banded? You must still be on the liquid phase. Congratulations and I am looking forward to a group meeting.

[kristik99 0]

I have conflicting info about the liquid phase. On his paper and his website, it says 24 to 48 hours on liquids. On some other paperwork he gave me it said a week. I really had nothing until yesterday and I did all liquid. Today I have had a Protein Shake, some pureed Soup, and some pudding and am doing fine. I hope I am doing what I am supposed to. I reallyhave not eaten much at all. But, I dreamed about food all night last night and ahve been really starving today, but can't eat much when I do eat. Oh,I had coffee today, too.

[123crod 170]

Yeah someone else!! I know there are alot in this area maybe we will find some more this week and can set up a time and meet. I am excited!! Kristik99 hope you recover good. I did 48 hours on liquids and then 3 weeks of mushies.

[kristik99 0]

Ahh, good. I was worried. Even the nurse in the hospital told me something different. That makes me feel good to know I am doing it right!!

[txorchid 0]

Kristi,

I had to do 2 weeks of liquids post op. It was tough. Glad you do not have to suffer. Just remember to eat slow when you are on mushies.

[123crod 170]

I think if I had done 2 weeks of liquids I would have lost faster. I only lost 13 from surgery to 4 weeks when I went in for fill. But Dr. Spivak told me 48 hours on liquids, then mushies for 4 weeks so that is what I did. But I did enjoy the mash potatoes during the mushies stage. I go Tuesday for my 2nd fill. Right now I am at 25 lbs lost at 9½ weeks post op. I might be a slow loser. But Dr. Spivak said it was good.