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By Guest Melissa, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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wretched_hyena    0

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Denton, Texas bandsters will meet for the second monthly dinner at Jason's Deli this Thursday, March 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jason's is in the shopping center, across from the mall, on the northeast corner of Loop 288 and I-35e. Spouses and friends are welcome as well as those who are not banded but curious or planning to. Last month, we had a great time. Hope to see you there!

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Cindi    0

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Hi All,

Add me to your list of happy North Texans!:)

I'm Cindi, from Garland, Northeast "suburb" of Big D. I had my surgery at SCOR by Dr. Benavides (he's AMAZING) on January 19th, 2007. I have the big #11 band, and have had 1 fill so far. Doing OK, am hungry and dieting, going for fill in about 1.5 weeks. Love this LBT, glad to know there are lots of us out there!

Keep it up, love!

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wretched_hyena    0

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Hi All,

Add me to your list of happy North Texans!:)

I'm Cindi, from Garland, Northeast "suburb" of Big D. I had my surgery at SCOR by Dr. Benavides (he's AMAZING) on January 19th, 2007. I have the big #11 band, and have had 1 fill so far. Doing OK, am hungry and dieting, going for fill in about 1.5 weeks. Love this LBT, glad to know there are lots of us out there!

Keep it up, love!

Cindi, My gosh! You got banded eleven days after I did and you've already had one fill, and you're going for your second in a week and a half? I was banded on January 8, and I get my first fill on March 10 (in a week and a half. I was told to wait and let my stomach heal first. I can't complain about the weight loss. I've lost 27 lbs. so far. I've heard nothing but good about Dr. B, so I can't argue with him, but it just seems like that's sort of fast.

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Cindi    0

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Cindi, My gosh! You got banded eleven days after I did and you've already had one fill, and you're going for your second in a week and a half? I was banded on January 8, and I get my first fill on March 10 (in a week and a half. I was told to wait and let my stomach heal first. I can't complain about the weight loss. I've lost 27 lbs. so far. I've heard nothing but good about Dr. B, so I can't argue with him, but it just seems like that's sort of fast.

:) Hey Richard! I've enjoyed your posts around here:)

I saw Dr. B before I got my first fill (I was empty <fill wise>, eating solid foods, and having no trouble putting the food in!). He said with no complications, that was a good sign (getting hungry, eating successfully) of everything being in place. Dr. B just wants you to call for another fill when you are following instructions the best you can, but are still hungry. I know it seems weird, and have read some folks have to wait a LONG time. Sometimes even sounds like insurance dictates when, which seems way too structured and frustrating to me. That would be so hard to wait...it's dieting without the "benefits" of being banded! They scheduled me 4 weeks out from surgery for 1st fill, my next is March 14. My nurse at the fill center said that if I was still very ravenous (constant state for me, must find diversions) and able to easily eat what I used to, I could even move up the next fill. Said it was very normal to feel this way, even after my 1st fill. I don't have a set number of fills I can get...just whatever it takes. They are pretty aggressive, but us big banders may require that! I know everyone is different, but this seems to work for me.

Keep it up, love!

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stumpy36    0

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I was just wondering since you are from texas, where you go for fills. I was banded in Mexicali on the 24th and I was looking for someone that would do it that was closer?

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cowboysfan    0

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I live in Mansfield, which is South of the D/FW metroplex. I was banded on Halloween 2007. I started @ 251 lbs., and I've lost 29 lbs., putting me at 222. My goal is 130, so 92 lbs. to go. I was banded by Dr. Richard Carter in Arlington. He is wonderful with such a caring personality. He also had to remove a hiatal hernia that was found during my lap-band surgery. Whew! Thank God he found it. It would depend on where y'all meet up as to wether or not I could attend. I work in North Irving, North of D/FW airport between 114 & 635. However, if I can't make it to meet up with y'all, I can still chat online. I'm very new to this online support group thing, and just joined this forum today. Anyway, I'm interested in chatting with new people, and hearing others experiences. So far, mine has been pretty good. I just had my first fill on 1/30/08, and it hurt!!!! :) I go back on 2/27/08 for my 2nd one. I'm looking so forward to getting on with my life as a healthy person again (I haven't always had this problem), because I was starting to have some concerns on my health is what prompted me to do this, and I'm so glad I did.

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akat    0

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I live in the Ft.Worth area!!

Also, how do you post a question for a new thred???? :regular_smile::regular_smile:

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ladiekappa    1

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i live in s Arlington hav approval no date as yet meet with doc on 5/1 i've done all testing and blood work so i don't really know what happens now i thought i would have a date but i have to see Dr Marsden i had everything done at AIGB/true results/lapband solutions, but insurance approved me for his office only at 100%

well good luck everyone your stories give me courage!

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BeckyinTexas    3

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I just found this thread. I can't believe I haven't seen it before now but glad I found it. I live in McKinney and was banded by Dr. Jay, my hero! I've never been to his support group that meets at Medical City but he comes up once a month to McKinney for a support group meeting. I'd love to hear from anyone that lives close to McKinney and would like to get together and talk lap band...something I can do with no problem!

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rroswelltx    1

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Hiya Becky,

I actually live in Royse City but I work in Plano. You have had great success with the band, congrats.....

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Mark817    0

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Hey there this is Mark in Arlington. I've gone from 672 to 285 in one year !! I had my surgery done by Richard Carter.

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TX Diva    1

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Mark, that is AWESOME! I've just been approved by my insurance and will be having my surgery done by Dr. Carter also. I'm just waiting on his office to call so we can schedule it.

Did he perform the surgery at USMD or at the HEB location?

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