I was recently banded on 12/22/06. My doctor is Felix Spiegel of Houston, Tx. who is located in the Galleria area. My surgery was painless till I got home and all the pain killers worn off. I was very uncomfortable for about a week but now that I am into my second week I fill much better. I am back at work and functioning well. I have only loss 11 pounds so far but I'm starting to feel much better just knowing that I am on my way to losing all the weight I need to lose. Cheers:)

I was recently banded on 12/22/06. My doctor is Felix Spiegel of Houston, Tx. who is located in the Galleria area. My surgery was painless till I got home and all the pain killers worn off. I was very uncomfortable for about a week but now that I am into my second week I fill much better. I am back at work and functioning well. I have only loss 11 pounds so far but I'm starting to feel much better just knowing that I am on my way to losing all the weight I need to lose. Cheers:)

Amandi,

:welcome: to LBT and congratulations on your surgery! You are in good company here as a number of us live in the Houston area and many have used Dr. Spiegal . There is a section on the board that has has state and local members; you might find some support close to home.

A reminder; the first six weeks are about healing from the surgery and less about losing weight. Consider any weight loss as a bonus. Just follow your surgeon's directions and check in with us if you have questions. 2007 is going to be such an interesting year!

Look all around the LBT, there is plenty of information available. Here is a link that explains most of the abbreviations you will see on the board.

Good luck!

Jo Ann

Click here: Abbreviations and What They Mean - LapBandTalk.com - Lap Band Talk Forum - A forum for Lap Band Discussion and Lap

Hi Mandi -

Welcome! Congrats on your 11 pounds!

I am sending good thoughts for quick healing!

Hugs!

Amandi I envy you. Thanks for your story. It helps people like me have something to look forward to.

Congrats on becoming a bandster! I can't wait to be able to say that...

Keep us posted!

Amandi,

I also live in Katy and was banded on Dec 29, 2006. I have lost 6 lbs.

Congrats. We will have to find a support group in Katy!