I would like to hear from some Texarkana Bandsters about their experiences. re: doctors, pre and post surgery, and how things are going for them now. I am considering the lap band.

Hey, I am Monel from Mineral Springs. Dr. Heiker banded me on 2-21-08. It has been a life changing experience to say the least. I have been very successful with the band so far. To date I have lost 164 pounds. I started my journey at 375 pounds. I can not wait to get below 200. I know with a lot of hard work and dedication to the band I will make it soon. I would like to invite any of you in my area to the Nashville support group if you can't make T-kana support. We meet on the third Mon. night of the month, 7:00 pm @ Bell's Gym in Nashville. We always have a great time. We invite everyone! Private message me if you would like further information.

:thumbup:hi monel, thats is so wonderfull yu have lost soo much weight congratulations, me not so good to say the least i was banded two years ago this montha and let me tell you its ben a total waist of my money i was self pay, i lost only 15 pounds and that was at the beginning, hope you can share your secrets for such a amazing weight loss. i am in houston,tx hope to hear from you soon, take care and keep up the good work.

Sexylips, I am so sorry lap-band has not been successful for you. My secrets are... staying in Betty Mae's box, lots of exercise, support group, and getting my fills as needed.

thanks monel, hope to start lossing some weight, will keep you updated.

Good morning everyone~ I haven't been on in a while. Looks like we have some new people coming into the site. Glad to see them.

I have been meaning to go to the meetings in Nashville, but seems like I always forget about it.

I haven't been getting on much because I'm really not doing that great as far as losing. I've only lost about 45 lbs and I was banded over a year ago. I've had people ask me why my band failed me, but it didn't fail me, I failed it. I don't remember to drink enough during the day, I don't eat like I should and I have washed food down. I don't get the exercise I need. I know all the things I am doing wrong, I just can't seem to get my mind where it needs to be. I know that I am disappointing a lot of people, none more than myself. I am going to work on a support system and make more of an effort to engage the brain before the elbow & mouth! I have lost inches and 4 sizes. I only had 115 lbs I needed to lose, but it sure doesn't want to go!!

I'm down 15lbs since my last fill, I hope I can keep i tthat way. Julie hang in there, I lost about 60lbs and pleateaued for about a year. Keep trying, I just recently started losing again. Today's a new day, take a chance and start over. I did the post op diet to start over and it's helping! I think I might do that every time I pleateau!

Thanks Lo2us! Good to hear from you.

I've been thinking I would try the pre-op to get back on track.

Hello Everyone!!! it has been a while since i posted but wanted to tell a funny story.

i went like 3 months and had only lost 2 pds ( through holidays and all) but i was still able to eat way to much. so i go in a couple of weeks ago and told Dr. K ... i can eat a whole whopper and want more. she told me the down falls to getting to big of a fill at a time. (she goes slowly for your benefit) anyways. i don't know how much she filled this time but she gave it to me and NOW my band is WORKING!!! heheheh. so hang in there esp those who haven't had many fills. ( i think that was around 6 or 7 for me)

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let everyone know....I am still alive. Did you miss me? lol I know it's been a while, a very long "while" since I posted. I have been so down about my band and not losing, I didn't want to bring everyone down with me. I have gained several pounds back, but one the bright side...... I got a fill Monday and I hope to start shedding those again. Leave it to me to have to do things twice! lol

I promise to catch up with yall later. Time to get ready for work and school!

Yall have a great day and ......

I found a new box! lol

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i am really seeing how important it was to go each month and get my fill until it started working.

NewJulie, we would love to have you at the Nashville Support. If you don't mind giving me your # I will be more than happy to call and remind you. Just send me a private message. We really have a great time and everyone gets involved. aspire to inspire

support group

3rd Monday Nights

Bell's Gym 7:00

Nashville, AR

If you have any questions about our group please let me know.

Hey, I am Monel from Mineral Springs. Dr. Heiker banded me on 2-21-08. It has been a life changing experience to say the least. I have been very successful with the band so far. To date I have lost 164 pounds. I started my journey at 375 pounds. I can not wait to get below 200. I know with a lot of hard work and dedication to the band I will make it soon. I would like to invite any of you in my area to the Nashville support group if you can't make T-kana support. We meet on the third Mon. night of the month, 7:00 pm @ Bell's Gym in Nashville. We always have a great time. We invite everyone! Private message me if you would like further information.

Monel, awesome!! You are rocking that band!

Good morning everyone~ I haven't been on in a while. Looks like we have some new people coming into the site. Glad to see them.

I have been meaning to go to the meetings in Nashville, but seems like I always forget about it.

I haven't been getting on much because I'm really not doing that great as far as losing. I've only lost about 45 lbs and I was banded over a year ago. I've had people ask me why my band failed me, but it didn't fail me, I failed it. I don't remember to drink enough during the day, I don't eat like I should and I have washed food down. I don't get the exercise I need. I know all the things I am doing wrong, I just can't seem to get my mind where it needs to be. I know that I am disappointing a lot of people, none more than myself. I am going to work on a support system and make more of an effort to engage the brain before the elbow & mouth! I have lost inches and 4 sizes. I only had 115 lbs I needed to lose, but it sure doesn't want to go!!

Never too late to get back into the groove, Julie!! You can do it!

Hi everyone! I have been away a long time too. I go for a fill the 17th. I feel really bad, I have gained back 15 pounds out of the 53 I lost. This has not been the great surgery that I thought it would be. I am very down on the band right now. I feel really stupid paying this much and being a failure at 1 yr and 6 months out. I keep paying that bill every month and wishing I could lose again. I cant wait for a new fill. I have started walking again. New job, traveling even more in my car makes this so hard. I havent given up but I defintely need a kick in the butt !! I hope all of you will keep inspiring me. I wish I could start over again.

Good luck everyone !!!! ITs been done, so I know I can do it too.!

I know how you all feel. I've gained back 10 pounds since my gallbladder removal in jan. I'm dealing with a lot of head hunger and my band is not tight either. All of this is new to me because since my surg. in may i've really not felt hungry...that is until jan when they removed all my fluid!!! i've 2 fills since then and i'm still starving! I get another fill next monday so hopefull i'll get some restriction then. I just hope I get to see a doctor because I hate getting a fill by the practitioner. I just don't click with her!