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ALMISTY    0

ALMISTY
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Hello,

My wife and I are new to this site, I found it last night. We are both considering the Band. I'm 31, 287 at 5'-9". I've been battleing my weight ever since I can remember and I hate it, along with sleep issues, and hypertension. I tired the Atkins diet and it worked, but as soon as I got off the band wagon, it came back on. My wife is kinda in the same situation. She's tried the Weight Watchers stuff and other things like diet pills, but she like I, it comes back.

We are both nervouse about the band, more her than I. I've read a lot on here about the issues with the acid reflux/indigestion. Is this a problem that can be handled with the right diet, or is it an issue that ever one goes through?

We go tonight for our first visit and to ask a few questions. Any words or help from the pros would be welcome.

Awesome site!!!!

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niecyrenee    2

niecyrenee
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Welcome to LBT! We are always happy to have others join us!

Regarding acid reflux...I suffered from this for years and was on a daily prescription to control it. Since about a month after being banded, it stopped. No pills, no problems. Not everyone suffers from it after being banded but some do. There is really no way to know ahead of time. In my opinion, the surgery benefits are well worth the acid reflux. They do have good meds out there to take care of it.

Best of luck to you both! Keep us posted!

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Welcome ALMISTY! Don't be nervous :success1: I am sure when you go for your visit tonight, that you will have tons of questions answered.

What Dr. are yall planning on using?

Good Luck! :)

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ALMISTY    0

ALMISTY
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A doctor that my wife found, and saw on a TV comerical.... A Dr. Felix? Why did you choose Dr. Spivak? just curious....

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TX_Kimmie    0

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If you are in Houston, you can visit Dr. Spivak too. He offers free seminars. That is who banded me about 5 weeks ago. No regrets. He does a fantastic job, actually has a personality and will answer your questions. You will choose who is right for you, but I am selected Spivak because of his experience and expertise in laparoscopic surgery.

You can search through many threads regarding the surgeons in the Houston area. A lot of shared experiences to learn from in this forum.

Wish you the best. :-)

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Carlene    12

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Welcome! My husband and I are a banded duo, too. My surgery was 1/29/04 and his was two weeks later. We are doing great!

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HeatherGurl    0

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A doctor that my wife found, and saw on a TV comerical.... A Dr. Felix? Why did you choose Dr. Spivak? just curious....

I chose Spivak because of a lot of reasons... I went to his seminar and was completely impressed with him.

I have 4 friends that have used him from here at work.

He was the first surgeon to perform the lap band in Texas.

He won't operate on any Tom, Dick or Harry. He doesn't seem to want to just cut everyone open.

I have met Spiegel and was not impressed with him. I am not trying to sway your decision... but I would not let him touch me with a 10 foot pole. That is just my opinion. I have a dear friend that he really screwed up and I am sorry, but I can't respect a surgeon that does the things that he does.

A lot of people claim he is an excellent surgeon, but the one person that I know he operated on, would beg to differ. A lot of people say he doesn't have good bedside manner... well I wouldn't know personally, but again, my dear friend loathes the man.

I sincerely wish your wife and you the best of luck in your decision. Just research as much as you can... and talk to some patients of his that have had it done.

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NONNI    0

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:welcomeB: To LBT!

I to had problem with acid reflux! I started taking Nexium a few years before being banded. I now have no acid what so ever!

My husband and I both were banded my Dr. Erik Wilson in Houston TX. He to has free seminars, and you can get all your evaluations done in his office.

He is a great doctor and his staff is word class. We love that we get to go our follow ups/ fills at the same time. Dr Wilson REALLY cares about his Patience's, and takes his time with us, and listens to all our concerns.

Good luck!

:funscale:

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