Hi - My name is Donna and I am newly banded. I was banded on 6/1/05 by Dr. Spivak in Houston. I work in Baytown, but live closer to Beaumont and I was wondering if there was anyone in either of these areas who would like to start a support group and have monthly get togethers or something! I feel like I am flying blind - I just want to make sure that I am doing everything correctly. I go for my first postop visit tomorrow. I am nervous because I am not sure if I will be getting a fill or not and I am so scared it is going to be painful. Should I take someone with me just in case? Will I be able to drive? It is about an 80 mile commute for me from the office to my house. Thanks for all the support on here. I have really enjoyed being part of lapbandtalk.com

Donna

I live in Pt Neches and we have several monthly meetings...one in Port Arthur for my dr's patients and then one open to anyone............you are more than welcome to join us!

That is great to hear. When are your meetings for anyone? Are they random or do you have set dates?

Kellymoos,

This is great to know. I live in Silsbee, and am scheduled for my lap band on 7/20, with Dr. Spivak in Houston. Any info. is greatly appreciated. This forum and been a huge help with research and questions, but a face to face meeting would be awesome.

Thanks!

I live in La Porte (near Baytown), my sister lives in Baytown, and Dr. Spivak is our dr., too. She is already banded and I hopahopahope to be week after next.

I think it would be a great idea to get together!

Count me in! If you want to private message, we can exchange phone numbers or emails.

Colleen

I live in MidCounty please let me know when and where and times.

I live in Orange banded on Jan 17 this year and unhappy with it

Wow - this is all great to hear. Lu Ann I live in Batson and go to Silsbee every week. I have a niece who lives in Evadale. If I can be of any help to you let me know. You can private email if you like at donnaga@tech-stars.net.

P.S.

I too used Dr. Spivak! He's great!

I happen to work in Evadale....the only place there to work..lol.

So you are happy with Dr. Spivak? So far, he and his staff have been awesome.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

The meetings are every first Monday of the month at the Handlebar on 9th Avenue at around 6 p.m. I think for the month of July it will be on the 11th since the first monday is on the 4th. I will try and let everyone know when I get the information!!

I totally love D.. Spivak. I had my first postop visit on thursday 6/30 4 weeks out and lost 20 lbs! yipeee! He said I didn't need a fill. He said as long as I am losing I am doing good. He said I should be loosing at least 6-7 lbs a month. If I loose less than 6 lbs this month then come back and get first fill. I must say that is what I am most worried about. I hope is doesn't hurt too much. If anyone can describe it I wish they would do so.

I live in Dayton and work in Baytown. I have my consult with Dr. Spivak on 8/12, due to work and vacation I cant go any sooner. I know this is a procedure that I want to have done, but would love to hear from other patients the pros and cons. Any info would be greatly appreciated!!!!!

Hi,

Im in Jasper, and you guys are the first ppl I have seen on here from anywhere close to me. I am supposed to have my surgery by Dr. Spiegel (in Beaumont) and have the surgery in the Houston Center for Laporscopic (however you spell it) Surgery. Wish me luck with getting approved!!:nervous

Good Luck Jodi - keep us posted!

I'm a bundle of nerves!

My surgery was set for the 27, but I was able to move it up to tomorrow! That will be great for giving me more time to recover before starting back to school (I'm a teacher), but it threw me into a tizzy of getting everything (mainly my head) ready.

I've been alternately giddy with excitement, crying, scared, enthusiastic...you name the emotion and I have felt it.

This has GOT to work! I had to pay for it myself and it was a huge sacrifice. I read about the people that are unhappy or feeling awful and that worries me. Everything else has failed in the past. I can't bear the thought of people seeing me fail again!

I went out and bought my blender and jello, Gas-X, Flinstones, etc., along with "survival" food for my husband to keep him going until I feel like cooking foods I can't eat. The checkout guy must have thought I was nuts.

Please say prayers, send good vibes & positive thoughts my way!

Colleen