Txblue_eyedqt

First off Welcome aboard!!

As far as for me...negatives...non that i can remeber...the only thing that sticks out for me was I got a little sick the first night I went home from the anesthesia (dont know how to spell!) you know the stuff they put you to sleep with....it only lasted a couple of hours and then i was fine.I didnt even have to take pain medicine..I felt a little swollen the next couple of days, but overall felt fine. I got to stay overnight, so I didnt go home till day 3....Im happy, so far no complications and very thankful. it was different adjusting, and most of my problems was dealing with the mental part of the adjustment...

Goodluck with everything and keep us posted.

I believe people loose focus on what the board is for...we should be here to give advice, suggestions, support...and not everyone is going to agree with everyone....if so we would live in a perfect world and we all know that this world is NOT perfect....can't we all just agree to disagree sometimes...

but the poeple that want to be here will and the ones that dont will not, we are all still here for one another and that should be just as important!!!

for me personally I like to see/hear other's opinions and see what they have to say but i DON'T take it to heart by no means cause if you do, you will be one of those to step away from the board...

I would love to have a pen pal as well..

I am 29 yrs old, single never been married. I live in Deer Park Texas.I like all kinds of things..any gift makes me smile. I like little notepads (use at work)...mmmmmm..picture frames, music...I listen to country, alternative, rock....collect charms....

What kind of Protein Shake? any suggestions?

Trimspa didnt keep me from eating either.....you dont find many "stars" that havent had something done to enhance the figure,face, etc..

i guess if you have the money...why not!!

I was wondering if anyone knows or uses a counselor or a nutrionist. If so could I have some info on these people. I have recently started to exercise and be more serious about my band, but yet I need help with the nutrition part and just with all the changes...does anyone have suggestions?

p.s. I live in the Houston, Texas area.

Hi, I have been dragging butt here lately... I need some help/advice on what I can do to boost my energy level...when I get home from work I just dont have the energy to go workout and I really want to keep this incorporated into my everyday life. Do I need to eat something different? I get plenty of sleep, so any help would be lovely!!

thank you

:faint:

I would say yes, but my answer is NO, but I guess you would need a partner for that!!!

Signed!!

Just signed up for a gym, so today will be my 2nd visit!!

good luck all!

WOW, thats got to be tuff. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as well, and wish for the best to come from this.

May I ask what the VG band is?

HI ALL, :help:

IM LOOKING FOR SOME SUPPORT....NEW TO THIS, NOT TO THE BAND....ANYONE IN THE HOUSTON, TEXAS AREA?? DOES ANYONE GO TO SUPPORT GROUPS..INTERESTED IN GETTING SOME INFO...OR CHATTING...I WILL TAKE ANY KIND OF SUPPORT(DONT HAVE TO BE FROM HOUSTON!)

THANK YOU

CYNTHIA :clap2:

Hi all,

I have been here for a little bit, but mostly look around and read all the info. Im looking for people in the Houston, Texas area or anyone for that matter with help or suggestions on nutrition or support groups. If anyone would like to chat with me that would be great.

thank you in advance for any help i recieve.

cynthia

:help:

I had my surgery done on thursday and went back to work Monday....I was a little swollen i felt like, but other than that i didnt even use the pain medication they prescribed me. I had an awesome recovery. I hope the same for you as well....

Congratulations!!! Im So Excited For You ...this Journey Will Be A Great One. Welcome!!

Keep Your Head Up Crazykelibee....for Me I Lost The First 60 Lbs Very Fast Within I Would Say 6-8 Months Maybe Even Quicker, Now Is When Im Really Trying To Learn How To Eat Better And Do It The Right Way And Now Im Losing Slower.....good Work Though.

i went back to mine and now my picture and backgrounds are gone....ughh im just not good at all this computer stuff!!!

http://www.myspace.com/txblue_eyedqt

Here is mine, I just did it last week sometime, so its nothing spectacular.

When I got my band the cost was $12,500.00 for everything with a year of fills ...Dr. Spivak..Houston, Tx. banded 11-2004

banded NOvember 2004!! Welcome!!!

I too was banded by Dr. Spivak, I actually didnt check any other doctors because when I went to the seminar and spoke with him I was satisfied with everything. I did self pay and I can see the amount has grown..I paid 12,500.00 for my surgery with one year fills included....I was banded November 2004. I am very pleased with Dr. Spivak and all of his staff. I actually went for my latest fill in January 2006 and it is amazing how professional all his staff can be, but they are also interested in how you are doing with everything.

Loving the band too.....im down to 218...thought i would never say that in my whole life..good job everyone!

Congratulations!!!! 40 lbs is 40lbs.... I think you are doing an awesome job, keep your head up.... keep striving for your goal and you will make it in due time.

Happy Bandaversary(if that is how you spell it)

Welcome.....not New To Bandland, But New To This.....congratulations On Making It Thru The Surgery...you Will Do Just Fine.....

Wow.....im New To This Site, Was Banded A Year Ago, And Let Me Tell You I Am Learning Soooo Much From Everyone.....

Penni,

My Heart Goes Out To You And I Will Be Praying And Thinking Of You Tonight As You Have Your Surgery...i Will Also Pray For The Strenght To Handle This Hurdle That You Must Jump....god Only Gives Us What We Can Handle!!!

Hello everyone,

This is my first visit to the site.

I have been banded for 1 year on November 21st...I am down about 60lbs, and just recieved my 4th fill........my doctor was Dr. Hadar Spicak, Houston, Texas....

I am 28yrs old

starting weight 296

im 5'7

now weighing 235 and dropping!!!

Good luck on your surgery!! You will not regret it.....I too was only sore for about 2-3 days and really I didnt even use pain medicine for it.....it was tolerable....I was swollen for 3-4 days, or at least i felt swollen!!! haha

take care