Through earlier conversations in a separate thread, it was suggested to have a specific thread for Spivak's patients to share experiences. Please feel free to join in.

Lynn, Terry and Deb hope to see your updates here.

Take care,

Kim

*To be banded Monday, February 5th

Well, I went to have my first fill today and didn't get one.....for one, the nurse she couldn't find the port entry and I had it with the feeling around with that needle....then she said I had scar tissue. UGH..so after we went through what I was eating and the fact that i"d lost 15.5 lbs she and Dr. Spivak said I didnt need a fill, but I could come back if my appetite changed or to try again.....I'm kinda sad i didn't get a fill........

Hello to all Dr Spivak patients. As I am one. I do not know if you know this yet or not but Dr Spivak is having a ball for all of his patients. And I just want to make sure everyone that is Dr Spivak patient knows about this. Wanda Chase the director of the group sent the people in the online group that are signed up off his website this email.// Those of you who are planning to attend the Ball, we need to have at least 70 patients attend. There is only 3 weeks until the dead line so get your applications printed and sent to the PO BOX and if you are not participating in the contest, which everyone should regardless,) please send me your RSVP at spivakbandmd@yahoo.com as soon as you are able, I need to add your names to the guest list.

Hello to all Dr Spivak patients. As I am one. I do not know if you know this yet or not but Dr Spivak is having a ball for all of his patients. And I just want to make sure everyone that is Dr Spivak patient knows about this. Wanda Chase the director of the group sent the people in the online group that are signed up off his website this email.// Those of you who are planning to attend the Ball, we need to have at least 70 patients attend. There is only 3 weeks until the dead line so get your applications printed and sent to the PO BOX and if you are not participating in the contest, which everyone should regardless,) please send me your RSVP at spivakbandmd@yahoo.com as soon as you are able, I need to add your names to the guest list.<!-- google_ad_section_end --><!-- / message --><!-- sig --> __________________

<!-- google_ad_section_start(weight=ignore) -->Banded on April 2ND 2007 By Dr. Spivak Stacey

Happy anniversary to me...

Happy anniversary to me....

Happy anniversary dear lap band

Happy anniversary to us.

And many mmooooorrreee.........

Happy anniversary to me...

Happy anniversary to me....

Happy anniversary dear lap band

Happy anniversary to us.

And many mmooooorrreee.........

Happy Anniversary Betsyjane -

happy anniversary betsy jane

Happy Happy Anniversry Betsyjane!!!!

Why did Dr. S cancel the Christmas party?

Yes. Apparently they had 55 rsvp's and did not consider that enough or something. We had a Christmas get together at the office on Tuesday during meeting and about 25-30 folks showed up. It was nice.

And Betsy...happy Bandiversary!!!

I love Dr Spivak but I really wish I lived closer or had chosen a dr close to me. I really would like to go to the support groups and stuff Ah well ... I guess after my "free" year is up, I'll find someone local so I don't have to keep trekking down to Houston - that drive is a killer! (I'm North of Dallas).

I'm sure sure sure there's a support group in the nirth Dallas area!

Thanks for the update on the party. I hope Dr Spivak knows that it's not personal. For me, I just don't want to buy a fancy dress until I stop changing sizes!

Hey ~

I went in for a fill yesterday and was surprised to find out that Patricia is no longer working for Dr. Spivak . . . I was there last week and she was there, everything seemed fine . . .

Anybody know what happened ??? I am just curious because she was always so sweet to me.

Hey guys,

It's getting close to the end of the year. I was wondering if any of you claimed the cost of your surgery on your taxes last year and if you were successful in getting some money back?

Hey guys,

It's getting close to the end of the year. I was wondering if any of you claimed the cost of your surgery on your taxes last year and if you were successful in getting some money back?

I have wondered the same thing . . .