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Hello,

I'm new to the lap band also. Was banded on 10/06/06 in Lewisville, TX, Doing well at this time. I am trying to figure out how this forum works as I have never been on a forum before. I am thrilled that you are here, and look forward to sharing my experiences with others. If anyone can tell me how to set this up I would surely appreciate it. I have lost 10 lbs. since I started and am looking forward to my first fill.

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I had trouble finding you but did I still don't know how this works either

I never been on a forum either two more days to go for me to get the lap band.

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Hey, Y'all!

I had my surgery in March. I don't get to post much. I have a full time job, plus hubby and I have a small business so I stay pretty busy. I love my band. Seems like my weigt is coming off without much thought on my part at all. Good luck to the new bandsters.

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tianealperry,

I had my surgery done by a great surgeon named Dr. John Marsden. He was wonderful. His office is in Lewisville, TX. It is quite a drive for me, but well worth it. He operated out of the Specialty Surgery Center of Ft. Worth. which is located in Hurst. I will have my follow up care with Dr. Maesa in Ferris, but he also has an office in Dallas. I am now starting my 3rd week and feeling great. Have lost 14 lbs. I hope that this helps! Best of luck to you.

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Hello Everyone,

Also a Texan, was just banded on 10/19/06 with Dr. Felix Spiegel. So far so good. I have a question, did anyone have terrible shoulder pain?

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AngelaT~

Hey! I just checked back on this thread!

My surgery went great, thank you for asking! I had my surgery with Dr. Marquez here in Austin with Southwest Bariatrics at St. David's hospital on 10/19. I went back to work today after 1 week, and I feel wonderful! I haven't even weighed myself yet, but I know I have lost some...I am so curious to know how much!

Hey fellow Texans!!!

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I am so excited for you. Which ins do you have? and maybe my date won't be too far behind ya. Glo:clap2:

Thanks! I have United Health Care. The process only took about a month and a half. Getting in to see the doctor, nutritionist, and pshyc eval took up most of that time. The insurance company gave me an approval within days. I wish the best for you!

Congrats, to all the others who have been banded. I know I will rely on this board a lot during my recovery.

I'm planning my last meal with my friends...I'm thinking steak baby!!! :hungry:

Barb

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AngelaT~

Hey! I just checked back on this thread!

My surgery went great, thank you for asking! I had my surgery with Dr. Marquez here in Austin with Southwest Bariatrics at St. David's hospital on 10/19. I went back to work today after 1 week, and I feel wonderful! I haven't even weighed myself yet, but I know I have lost some...I am so curious to know how much!

Hey fellow Texans!!!

Hi Moon Goddess,

Glad to hear you are doing well! Keep me updated. My surgery is in 11 days!:faint: Been doing my pre-op low carb diet...well sort of... It is supposed to be really strict beginning MOnday...anyway I weighed myself and I have lost 5 lbs!!! Maybe my body knows it is getting banded and it is cooperating! Ususally the most I would lose would be a 1-2lbs in a week if I was lucky!

Everyone else continued good luck!! Anyone else from Austin besides MoonGoddess and me?

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Hello to Everyone from TEXAS!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad to see you all here. I am still looking for a surgeon and you guys have provided some great web links. Do any of the Dallas docs you sent the websites for practice at a Center of Excellence? I have to have 1 because of Medicare.:help:

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Angela,

I'm not in Austin, but we like to go as often as we can because we LOVE Town Lake! We love walking and seeing all the activity. I'll be having my surgery in Austin, hopefully within the next 4 months. I'm self pay, so it all depends on how quickly I get my money compeletely together. I'll be going with Dr. Ganta there.

Looking forward to gettin to know all the Texans!

Lisa

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