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Off subject but Karen - you are an inspiration to me! When I look at my numbers and your numbers you are probably the most similar LBT person to me #'s wise. I hope I'm where you're at soon!

Kind of unrelated but I do worry that the band will make me have fatter kids - studies show that moms who don't get enough calories while preggo have kids that tend to be overweight as adults. Well, when I get my band I will just get an unfill when I'm preggo and drink milkshakes!

My dr says a typical band patient loses 60% of ebw - 60 out of 100 lbs - so i think you did lose 100% - you go girl!

I wanna have 3 kids so I was just wondering if anyone has had multiple band babies!

what do you have to get staples out for? i called dr barkers office TODAY and they quoted me 13,600 - wtf

I'm married, live in TX, have 3 dogs, a REALLY fat cat (do they make kitty bands?), a fish tank, a goldfish pond, I'm a law student (one more yr left), I work part time as a legal clerk, I love gardening, being outside, swimming, doing anything in the water, boating, etc. I can't wait to get my band! Should be sometime in the next 2 months!

i had my consult with him today and I really liked him ALOT but the cots is 17,700 - that is SO much more than everyplace else!

Honey - I have seen your pics and you are SO pretty!!!!!!!

thanks for the info! I am being medicated right now. I went 2 year w/out going to a GI dr. and still everytime I eat I have to worry if it will make me sick. It's nice to know someone else went thru it too!

Anyone been banded by these guys? I have a consult w/ them on 8-4-05.

Anyone been banded by these guys? I have a consult w/ them on 8-4-05.

Ok, I don't have a band yet but I have had some stomach issues so I decided to see a GI doctor before I got serious about this band business! He did an endoscopy and I have: 1. a hiatal hernia 2. acid reflux 3. duodenal/peptic ulcer 4. a stomach nodule (whatever that is - apparently a sore spot in my stomach that will eventually become an ulcer if I don't take the nasty medicine for a month) SO - I know ALOT of people had reflux before they got banded, so I'm not too worried about that, but has anyone had these other problems? What about endoscopy - can you still have this procedure once you are banded? I have my band consult on 8-4-05 and I will ask the band doc but I just thought I'd ask you guys too!

when i had bloodwork they said a little bit of water is ok

Ok, this is bothering me so much I had to start a new thread! WHY is lapband over twice the price of boob jobs, facelifts, nose jobs, etc. It's so much less invasive! Heck, a tummy tuck is cheaper than lapband and it's like an 8 hour surgery!

Hey Self-Payers: I am from Dallas, TX and I am willing to travel to another state to get my band, but I am too big of a chicken to go to Mexico. I will have to self-pay, so I was wondering if anyone who got thier band in the US for under 15k can tell me where you are and the name of your doctor. The best deal I have found so far in Dallas is 15k - includes all surgery stuff, and one year of follow up and fills. Thanks everyone! PS - I got the idea of traveling to another state since my mom has a group of freinds that all went and got facelifts in Oklahoma for 1/2 the price of Dallas doctors. PSS - also, can anyone tell me why the band is twice the price of say a boob job or a nose job?!?!?!

I use one ALL the time! I got it at walmart for like 3 dollars!

Ok, so I know everyone days they can no longer eat bread. Is this true? I never eat hunks of bread but will I no longer be able to have a sandwich or a hamburger? Also, does anyone know if hummus is high protein? I was thinking how great it would be for the mushie stage.

my computer won't let me see the previw - does anyone know what i need to be able to see it?

Ok, maybe I should get banded by Dr. Powell! I was going to get banded by Dr. Bryce at the Surgery Center of Richardson, but noone here has ever been done by him and lots of people have Dr. Powell, What do you guys think?

Hey ladies! I live in The Colony and I am really looking for a band buddy to go thru the surgery with. I would like to get my band this summer. I would love to meet all of you in person. We should really start a club of North Dallas Bandsters!

Why does it matter if you get all your protein from a shake vs. meat or "real" food?

Im sorry - this is TOO funny!!!!! you guys all rock!

I dont have a band yet, but I have acid reflux. Some people say the band makes it worse and some say it makes it better. What's the truth? Also, does anyone have any tips for relieving reflux cuz ive had it bad for a few days and I feel like my chest is on fire and I have a golf ball in my throat!

I just try to tell myself that when I get banded I probably won't hit up the 25 dollar buffets in Vegas (our favorite place to vacation) but if I do go on an all-inclusive or cruise, hopefully I'll "get my money's worth" b/c instead of focusing on the food - I'll try to focus on the fact that hopefully I can use the gym, and the spa, and the pool, etc alot more than I would right now! I would trade being in the pool in a bathing suit AND feeling ok about that for the fact that I couldn't eat as much on the buffet line. Just try to remember that a 4 day vacation is only 4 out of 365 days. If you cook at home alot, etc - the price of the meals should balance out in the long run.

way too go - I hope I get my band soon and can eat normally on Xmas!