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RUBALCAVA2004

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Everything posted by RUBALCAVA2004

  1. HI, I WAS JUST WONDERING IF THERE WERE ANY SUPPORT GROUPS IN MY AREA? I LIVE IN DEER PARK, TEXAS.(NEAR PASADENA).THANKS.:help:
  2. :help:I AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD PROTEIN SHAKE, ALREADY MIXED, LOW CARB. WHY IS IT TAKING ME FOREVER TO FIND? IDK MAYBE NOT LOOKING ENOUGH. HELP PLEASE.
  3. MY NAME IS ELIZABETH BANDED SEPT. 18,2007!!!! BY DR. RICHARD WILKENFELD-HOUSTON,TEXAS PORT SIGHT STILL SORE TO SLEEP, BUT VERY MINIMAL. 20LBS.LOST AND ALREADY FEEL GREAT!:clap2:
  4. I Know How Fustrating That My Be, But It Is Worth It.
  5. I GET MY FIRST FILL ON 10/17/2007. DOES IT HURT?? MY PORT IS ON MY ABDOMEN ON THE LEFT SIDE. OH YEAH AND I AM STILL SORE THERE.:guess
  6. <p>I WAS BANDED 9/18/2007. I FEEL GREAT, ONLY ONE THING.... I STILL CANNOT SLLEP ON MY STOMACHE AND HAVE PAIN SOMETIMES WHERE MY PORT IS ON MY LEFT SIDE. DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS? MY DOCOTR SAYS IT'S NORMAL, JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE IS GOING THROUGH THIS ALSO??? THANKS IN ADVANCE.</p> P.S I GET MY FIRST FILL ON 10/17/2007.
  7. <p>I Was Banded 9/18 And I'm Going For My First Fill On 10/17. Thank Goodness Because I Am Hungry More Often Now, But I Still Get Full Faster. Thats A Goos Thing Still! But Yes I Am Ready For A Fill.</p>
  8. Hi, I'm 6 Days Post-op And Yes Everday Gets Better! I Used The Gas X For Gas And That Really Helps And Only Drink Pain Meds For Sleep.sometimes.
  9. :whoo: BEING BANDED SEPT. 18,2007,HOUSTON,TX. DR. WILKENFELD. SO READY TO LIVE,LOVE, AND PARTY!!!:eyebrows:
  10. :clap2:OK, SO I SAW THE DOCTOR, DID BLOOD WORK AND NOW I JUST GOTTA SE A THERIPST AND EVERTHING IS SET FOR SEPT. 18,2007. GOING TO TRY TO DO THIS PRE-OP THING!:eek:
  11. HI, EVERYONE JUST KEEPING EVERYONE INFORMED, I'M GOING TO HAVE MY DOCTOR CONSULT TOMARROW WITH DR. RICHARD WILKENFELD. A LITTLE NERVOUS TO WHAT HE'LL SAY, SO I'LL KEEP EVERYONE POSTED. THANKS
  12. Thanks For Listening And For The Encouragement!
  13. Hi Everyone! I'm A Not Too New But Now I Have Updates To Post. I Have Been Approved With Care Credit For Financing My Lapband And Now I Must Decide Between Two Doctors In Texas. I Am So Excited And Nothing Can Stop Me Now! Thanks For Listening!
  14. Hi Helm, I Financed With Care Credit Actually I Just Got Approved. The First Thing To Do Is Find The Doctor You Want To Go With Because Since I Was Approved With Care Credit I Had To Really Search For Docotrs Who Accepted It In My Area. And Then Just Go From There. Good Luck
  15. LEGALLY BLONDE. ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT DR. MARTIN LOPEZ IN TJ AT THE BETANCOURT?
  16. HI I WAS APPROVED FOR CARE CREDIT AND NOW I AM LOOKING FOR A DOCTOR WHO ACCEPTS IT? I LIVE IN HOUSTON,TEXAS. ANYONE KNOW OF A DOC ANYWHERE IN TEXAS? IT'S LIKE ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER!:faint:
  17. Whta Doctor Did U Use For Lap Band?
  18. I Was Approved For Care Credit Now I Can Not Find A Doctor To Do Lap Band! Any One Else From Houston,texas That Knows A Doctor Who Accepts Care Credit?
  19. Hi, I Am Also Looking Into Dr. Zapata. I Live In Houston,texas. Was The Whole Experience Easy?
  20. Hi Beach Girl, You Seem To Very Knowledgable About Dr.zapata. I Was Just Approved By Credit Care. Do You Know If Dr. Zapata Accepts That Form Of Payment? Ps. What Does "pm" Me Mean? Sorta New To Lbt. Thnx
  21. Jennypoo, I Am Like You Waiting To Gather Enough Money, Because I Will Be Selfpay, And Considering Dr. Zapata.(still Have To Read More About Him) I Live In Houston ,tx.
  22. Please Let Me Know How That Goes As I Am Self Pay Too And Considering Dr. Zapata.
  23. I WAS THINKING ABOUT HIM TOO, WHEN ARE YOU PLANNING TO GO?PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED WHATEVER YOU DECIDE. I'M FROM HOUSTON TOO.
  24. Hey,sd Chick Congrats About Going Through With Everthing, And Please Keep Me Posted As I Am Trying To Get All The Info I Need For Next Month! Thanks
  25. Awesome!!! Sorry About Your Husband, But You Are About To Make A New Start For Yourself. New House,new Car.... New Body....u Go Girl!!!!

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