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Hello,

Well here I am, I am new. My surgery date is scheduled for May 17, 2006 in Houston with Dr. Spiegel and I am really nervous. I am so thankful I have found this site as I know I will be coming here quite often in the future. I am looking forward to talking with yall about the same thing we have all been dealing with probably most of our life. So good luck and God Bless you all! Have a great day!

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Hiya Macy! Welcome to LBT! :mad: Congrats on your surgery date! I've heard good things about Dr Spiegel! If you have any questions ask away! :)

(( Hugs! )) We're glad you're here!

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Congratulations on your Surgery Date. I'm also new to the site. I don't have a surgery date yet, but have my first doctor consult on May 31 with Dr. Smith in Fort Worth. I'm looking forward to this summer and starting on my new road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Best thing about using Dr. Spiegel, I had him do mine in Sept. is his nurses, which you have probably already noticed. I believe they have all done the procedure and can answer just about any question...

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Hi Miss Macy, WELCOME to LapBandTalk.com

Im another one that Dr S has banded. One good thing I heard about him is that he has given THOUSANDS of bands - and NO erosions reported. That's something to smile about. :biggrin1: :biggrin1:

Good luck and let us know if you need anything.

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Thank you Paula I am glad to hear you are doing fine. I am having surgery in the morning and nervous but not nervous enough to back out...LOL I will stop in again on the other side .Have a great day and keep me in your prayers. :)

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I Went To My Regular Doctor Yesterday, And He Has Written A Letter Concerning My Health And It Has Been Faxed Straight To Medicaid Office, And Should Hear Something In And Around 25 Days. I Can't Hardly Wait For This Surgery. Why Do We Have To Get Fills After Surgery, Is It An Ongoing Process Of This Filling Up? Donna

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MissMacy- Hope your surgery went well on Wednesday! Let us know how you're doing as soon as you're feeling better.

Donna- yes the fills are the whole reason for the lapband. Lap-Band is short for Adjustable Gastric Banding. It is an ongoing weightloss procedure that is adjusted throughout your life because as you lose weight the band will losen up.

Has anyone really explained this stuff to you?? I had to know everything about the band before I was even allowed to meet with my doc. There is a lot more that you should know before going into this.

:) Kristin

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Yes, I Have Been Researching All About This, Just Didnt Quite Understand About The Fillers......i Am Either Going To Monroe, Or Shrevport For Mine.i Have Not Been To A Seminar Yet, Just Doing Paperwork Now From My Primary Doctor, My Health Problems. Donna

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