Howdy form Texas...although I am new to this board, I am not new to lapband. Not that I am extremely proficient but I had by surgery in Dec. of 2006. I had my first fill the following Feb. In June some of the 1.4 fill was removed as I couldn't keep anything down. Then I had a bout with acid reflux and did all the fun tests before having the rest of the fill removed this April. Today I had my"2nd" fill....hopefully I have learned from my past mistakes and will not make them again.

Dr. Felix Spiegel

12/1/2006

first fill 2/14/07

first unfill 7/09/07

second unfill 4/30/08

211/160/135

Hello fellow Texan. Please share with us your experiences postive and negative. I am in the process of getting the band.

And need all the information and support I can get.

well depending on how you look at it I went from a size 20 to a size 4 in about 17 months kind of like those miracle diets...ate what I wanted and didn't have to exercise. Sounds too good to be true...right? Well it was...I couldn't keep anything down most of the time.

Would I do it again? Probably so, but with a lot more knowledge. Would I use the same Dr. probably not(his office staff is the pits. He's okay but face it...who do you deal with the most?) From what I am reading though...I do wonder if sleeve isn't the way to go..that wasn't an option when I had my surgery. I guess the best thing I do is read the boards now. You know you aren't alone when dealing with some of these things. If you have any specific questions just ask I will be happy to answer them if I can.

well depending on how you look at it I went from a size 20 to a size 4 in about 17 months kind of like those miracle diets...ate what I wanted and didn't have to exercise. Sounds too good to be true...right? Well it was...I couldn't keep anything down most of the time.

Would I do it again? Probably so, but with a lot more knowledge. Would I use the same Dr. probably not(his office staff is the pits. He's okay but face it...who do you deal with the most?) From what I am reading though...I do wonder if sleeve isn't the way to go..that wasn't an option when I had my surgery. I guess the best thing I do is read the boards now. You know you aren't alone when dealing with some of these things. If you have any specific questions just ask I will be happy to answer them if I can.

Hey I'm from Houston, Texas also. I'm 56 years old.

I haven't had the surgery yet. Several more things I still need to do. To be honest I have days when all I want is the band then days when I think of not getting to have another diet dr pepper the REST OF MY LIFE and I start changing my mind. I know not having diet dp for the rest of my life is a small sacrifice for losing weigt but for some reason I can't get past it. I've been wanting to hear from people that have had the surgery a few years. Thanks for you input. I'm going to check into the sleeve.

Hi all -

I'm in Sugar Land ...

I had lap band surgery in November 2007 and don't regret it, though life's changed as far as eating goes.

I'm one that goes on "plateaus" for weeks at a time ... certainly not losing 1-2# a week! But, all-in-all, I'm happy I had it done and it's changed my life for the better....

Best wishes!

Hey I'm from Houston, Texas also. I'm 56 years old.

I haven't had the surgery yet. Several more things I still need to do. To be honest I have days when all I want is the band then days when I think of not getting to have another diet dr pepper the REST OF MY LIFE and I start changing my mind. I know not having diet dp for the rest of my life is a small sacrifice for losing weigt but for some reason I can't get past it. I've been wanting to hear from people that have had the surgery a few years. Thanks for you input. I'm going to check into the sleeve.

I've only beend banded 5 1/2 weeks but I don't miss sodas. I used to drink 3 -4 diet cokes a day but haven't even had a sip of soda since being banded and don't even miss it at all. The longer you go without something, the less you miss it right? For me, I think the band has pyschological effects in addition to the physical restrictions.

I was banded in May 2007 and have lost all my weight and then some. I used Dr. Hadar Spivak. He is excellent, and unlike Dr. Spiegel's office staff feedback I consistently hear about, Spivak's staff is GREAT. Never had problem one with the office, scheduling, getting in....anything. And he is one of the most experienced lap band doctors around.:crying:

I used Dr. Hadar Spivak. He is excellent, and unlike Dr. Spiegel's office staff feedback I consistently hear about, Spivak's staff is GREAT. Never had problem one with the office, scheduling, getting in....anything. And he is one of the most experienced lap band doctors around.

I back Kacee's endorsement of Dr. Spivak.

Congrats Kacee on reaching your goal.

Hi Berryhappy, I used to drink a lot of diet pepsi every day and really have not missed it at all!!! I was banded Nov 6/08 and down 28 lbs. Just so glad to be losing weight!!!

Does anyone here know anything about Dr. Hollis? I've just started the process of getting approved for the lap band. My insurance is suppose to cover it, but I'm still waiting to hear. Before I make a committment, I would like to hear from someone that has had him for their surgery.

hey i'm from houston, texas also. I'm 56 years old.

I haven't had the surgery yet. Several more things i still need to do. To be honest i have days when all i want is the band then days when i think of not getting to have another diet dr pepper the rest of my life and i start changing my mind. I know not having diet dp for the rest of my life is a small sacrifice for losing weigt but for some reason i can't get past it. I've been wanting to hear from people that have had the surgery a few years. Thanks for you input. I'm going to check into the sleeve.

hi, i am from dallas and was banded in feb, i have lost 50 pounds, have not excercised as it is hard with a bad hip. I have not had a soda since surgery, not really, i took a sip of my daughters one day when we were out shopping because i was out of Water and very thirsty, it was so nasty tasting..i dont miss it at all, you wont either, but you can have one if you want, but i promise, it wont taste the same. Good luck to all and i am working on another 50 before the holidays hit.

Dee