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.

sugarb my appt is either 8:15 or 8:45 i'll have to cal cause i can't remember

Susan, mine is at 8:30. There is a good chance we will meet. I will enjoy that.

I went to the doc today and I can shuck the walker, and he said I can try a shoe instead of the Gait boot. I dug every right shoe out of my closet, I managed to stuff it into two. One hurt like heck, and the other is tolerable, (a tennis shoe). He said to try it at home first. I have. It feels like someone elses foot. My walk is something between pitiful and hillarious, but I'll take it. I hope it gets better by Sat. We're leaving for vacation. I know ya'll are sick of hearing about my broke leg/ankle.

Lo2us, Sun. was grandsons B-day and we noticed a be knot on his neck. Later that night he broke out with what his parents thought was Chickenpox. A lot went away yesterday but is back today, only it is just redish, not like a pox mark. The knot is still there and kinda big. I am very worried about it. His doc was out of town, but is supposed to be here tomorrow. They are supposed to take him tomorrow if they can work him in. If not I am thinking about taking him to Texarkana. Who would you suggest that might see him? May have to take him to a walk-in clinic. Hate to, but guess it's better than nothing.

Sugar Bear -Healthcare Express on Richmond Rd beside Sherwin Williams is where I take my family when I need to get them in right away. I know most of the docs and nurse practioners. They are great, wont order expensive test unless necessary ! Hope it is nothing.

Glad you can get up and down better now too.

My next fill is just before thanksgiving ! Probablly for the best, I love dressing sooooo much.

Happy Halloween everyone, we are doing the trunk or treat in Redlick at Redlick Methodist Church. Lots of fun. Be safe everyone, if you are near Redlick, Come on over !

happy halloween everyone busy day for hipp hopp jumps but it is the last big day of the year things slow down between nov and march but that is ok we are tired of the jumping by then!!!

i hope everyone is on the loosing track

We use Drs. Paul and Lila Pappas on Richmond Road. They are wonderful. I've never taken Gus there, but (they are family practice physicians) they have a daughter who is his age and they would be great with him. They are really good about being cost efficent too. They give as many samples as they can to help with costs and will make sure insurance will cover any tests they need, as well as having a lab on site. They are on the street beside Sonic. Gus' pedi is Dr. Christina Payne, I'm not sure how easy it will be to get in to see her there at Collom and Carney...she's awesome too though!

They are open from 8-5pm. If you just call, they will get you in ASAP!

Good morning everyone!

Well since I was banded 10/17/07, think I've lost about 20 lbs.:clap2: This has been a rough 2 weeks though. Yesterday I finally figured out that the severe side ache I was having all this time was GAS!! Finally bought some med. and within the hour it finally started dissipating!

I picked up my 2 yr old grandson last week and immediately put him right back down! For one second there, I forgot about being unable to pick up anything over 20 lbs.

I haven't been sick but have been pretty light headed. Doesn't take much to fill me up, never hungry but still want to EAT!:hungry: :hungry: :hungry:

The last couple of days I've been drinking the Kelloggs Protein Drinks and have eaten a scrambled egg and a little chicken, and I seem to be feeling better.

I have a desk job so I have got to incorporate some walking at lunch and breaks.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Sometime last week I think, one of the banded ladies was trying to get her horse up and she pulled on it too hard, causing her port to flip. She had been banded several months ago. I was wondering if we can NEVER push or pull again, no matter how long ago we had surgery?

I do ride horses and have been waiting till I was good and healed before mounting up again. Now I have reservations about it because a horse can do anything at anytime, and I sure don't want to undo what's been done.

Sorry to be so long..........later:)

Hi! Just wanted to check in with everyone. I'm doing great! Hope you all are too!:clap2:

Hey yall!

Genia, you are gonna have to change your name to "Imathin" cause you are! Girl, you don't need any cheerleaders any more! you look awesome. Way to go!

Hope everyone has a great day. And you know what else...... stay in that box.

Oh, Julie. I don't have any problems with my port. I have push mowed the yard, move junk around, played football with my son, and done lots of other things. You will probably need to wait a while before mountin' up. I wouldn't hesitate a bit. It's been 10 months since my surgery, but I'm not at all hindered by my port. Since I'm short (5' nuthin) I tend to smash it against the cabinet every once in a while. It does get sore after that, but not so bad as to cause problems. You will just have to be the judge on what you can and can't do. But....my advice is for you to wait a few months before riding again. Give your port time to "scar" into place. I know from experience you don't want to hear the next line, but here goes anyway. Maybe in the spring you will be able to ride and not be prone to "flippage" (if that's a word. lol)

That's just my humble opinion, take it for what its worth.

Grandson got to see doctor yesterday and the she said the knot is a swollen gland. Odd place. The "rash" left by the time he saw the doctor, so couldn't check that. Anyway he seems to be fine now. Thanks about the advice for the clinics. I will make note of that for future use. I will be leaving for vacation Sat. If I have access to a computer I will check in. Otherwise, it will be a week. Hope everyone keeps doing well. My friend that had Lapband in Dec. has lost nearly 90 pounds! I saw her last night and she looks wonderful! Take care everyone.

The picture is just my top half...LOL! My bottom half needs help! LOL! I haven't forgot you, Lisa. How are you? I see your still our main supporter. Yes, ma'am! I still need a cheerleader! This last 20 to 30 lbs is gonna be the hardest yet... I think! What I'm scared of is what my body is going to look like after getting to my goal weight. You take care!

SugarB, glad to hear that everything is fine with the grandson.

How is everyone today? Did Halloween get ya? Did you stay in the box? Well, I have news for you.... I did not stay in the box. I had a couple of those little creme pumpkins. You know the ones that taste like candy corn. I enjoyed every bite. And I only had two, so I guess I did ok. Now there is a HUGE bowl of candy staring me in the face from T getting a bunch at church. Where is my willpower!!!!!!

Yall have a good weekend!

Genia, hang in there girl. It will be gone before you know it. There's always plastics......

GO, GENIA, GO! There...... that's all the cheering I can handle today. My head hurts. Maybe, I'm falling off that sugar high from the other nite. lol

Yall be sweet!

Wannabethin, you look GRRRRREAT! You have come this far, I have a feeling you will do just fine for the rest. I wish I was as far as you. You are one of those inspirations that help us slow losers to keep plugging away. I guess you noticed how well many are doing. Stay in touch, we have missed you.

Lisa, I lost Sunshines email. Haven't heard from her. Have you? You are doing so well with your weight, I have a feeling you will dig pretty deep to find the "will power." Dig Lisa Dig!!! You can do it!

Everyone have a good weekend!