Hello, I have been a 'lurker' for awhile, just reading what everyone had to say about this. I was approved for the surgery on June 14th, but I had to have my gallbladder out on June 8th. They did it by laparoscopy so my surgeon said I can have the lap-band within 3 weeks. They just scheduled me for July 13th!! I am so excited. Thanks to everyone who posts, it really helps those of us who want to hear the bad stuff as well as the good.:thumbup:

Hello!

I'm new as well, and also from Tejas. :smile:

Was glad to hear LapBand is less painful then Gallbladder surgery! I didn't even need Tylenol after mine. The hysterectomy a year later wasn't so bad either. Don't remember a whole lot of gas but it goes away with walking anyway.

Im in Carrollton, TX, I was banded in February 2010 by Dr. hamn in Plano. Weight loss has been a little slower than I want, but Im soo Happy so far and happy I made the decision to get banded. Good Luck to all!

Another Texan here! (Well a transplanted Brit). All the best for your forthcoming surgery.

Hi Viv in the woods....I'm Celeste in Spring!!! Keep in touch!!:smile:

Hi Celeste,

Good to hear from you again, I left a message for you on your profile. Congrats on your up and coming surgery. Do let me know how you do. Hugs - Viv

Hi all,

I have an 8 inch scar and a drain scar as well. I'm in the process of researching the surgery. Has anyone heard that this scar could be a deterrent to having laparoscopy surgery? I'm wondering about scar tissue.

Linda

Hi. I am from Texas also.......Denton

Had my surgery on June 21st in Hurst.

I went through True Results.

My doctor that performed my surgery was Dr. Marsden out of Argyle.

Everyone at True Results has been amazing.

My starting weight was 189.

My goal weight is 125 - 130 would be fitting....

I'm from East Texas, I used Dr Kim also. I couldnt be happier with my band.

I too am in Texas. I will be getting my surgery on 6/29/10 by Dr Carcamo at True Results in San Antonio. Good luck to you all!

Austin, TX here! I've been approved for surgery but just waiting for my surgeon's office to call me tomorrow to set up a pre-op appt and then schedule a date!

Where were you at the support meeting last night? :ohmy:

Late edit:

Oops!! Never mind. I forgot for a second that they didn't even tell me about the meetings until after surgery.

Forget that I said it is the 4th Thursday at 6:30 in Colleyville.

HAHA! I was going to say, what support mtg? And what are you talking about?

HAHA! I was going to say, what support mtg? And what are you talking about?

I'd show you the secret handshake but then I'd have to kill you. :ohmy:

I'm in the DFW area. Dr. Wade Barker did my LB on 6/19/10. Feeling great, no problems. But not feeling any restriction..... Having first fill in 4 weeks. Does this sound right? :tt1:

I'm in the DFW area. Dr. Wade Barker did my LB on 6/19/10. Feeling great, no problems. But not feeling any restriction..... Having first fill in 4 weeks. Does this sound right? :tt1:

Restriction is a relative term and means something different to everybody. If you are expecting a little guy with horns or a halo to sit on your shoulder and remind you not to eat too much or too fast; it ain't going to happen.

If you want to feel restriction now, eat a bunch of fish and rice without chewing well. It's there. I got stuck prior to having any fills and it is no fun, kind of funny but no fun.

The first fill following surgery is usually 6 weeks out.

You probably won't feel much different after the first fill or maybe even your second but be careful and chew everything very good. If you are careless, the band will remind you it is there.

I'm from Katy, Tx I start my preop diet on July 5th and scheduled for surgery on July 14th by Dr Waggoner in Cypress. Excited and nervous.