I am looking for Dr. Spivak's patients that are outside of Houston that would like to maybe start a support group of our own. Even if we met somewhere and had coffee and talked once a month or something. Or maybe someone who would want to ride to a Support Group at his office together. I am in Hitchcock, Santa Fe area. Lets talk about it!! We need support!! I know I have seen some in League City, Clear Lake and La Porte.:tt1:

Come on I know you are out there!!!

I was banded on 7/15/09 in Houston and I would love to be part of a support group, although Dr. Spivak is not my doctor. If it is open to other individuals, then count me in. I live in the Friendswood area.

I think it would be open anyone who wants to come. Lets see what we can get started. I think it will be good for us all

I was just 2 days before you. How are you doing? I am doing good no problems so far. I go for my 2nd fill on Tuesday.

I am doing well, down 40 pounds. I had my 2nd fill 2 weeks ago and have some restriction, but will probably need another fill in October. It seems like I have better restriction in the morning. I have been in contact with a personal trainer so that I can start a solid exercise plan. Let me know what I can do to help start the group. Thanks.

40 lbs wow that is GREAT! I am only down 25 since surgery. I exercise every night on my Total Gym. I wish I could make myself do it morning and night but not yet!

Anyway lets see who else wants to meet.

I'm still interested if you are. Have you heard from anyone else?

Me! I was banded on Wednesday. I live in Seabrook. I would love to meet or start a support group.

Awesome! How are you doing since being banded? You must still be on the liquid phase. Congratulations and I am looking forward to a group meeting.

I have conflicting info about the liquid phase. On his paper and his website, it says 24 to 48 hours on liquids. On some other paperwork he gave me it said a week. I really had nothing until yesterday and I did all liquid. Today I have had a protein shake, some pureed soup, and some pudding and am doing fine. I hope I am doing what I am supposed to. I reallyhave not eaten much at all. But, I dreamed about food all night last night and ahve been really starving today, but can't eat much when I do eat. Oh,I had coffee today, too.

Yeah someone else!! I know there are alot in this area maybe we will find some more this week and can set up a time and meet. I am excited!! Kristik99 hope you recover good. I did 48 hours on liquids and then 3 weeks of mushies.

Ahh, good. I was worried. Even the nurse in the hospital told me something different. That makes me feel good to know I am doing it right!!

Kristi,

I had to do 2 weeks of liquids post op. It was tough. Glad you do not have to suffer. Just remember to eat slow when you are on mushies.

I think if I had done 2 weeks of liquids I would have lost faster. I only lost 13 from surgery to 4 weeks when I went in for fill. But Dr. Spivak told me 48 hours on liquids, then mushies for 4 weeks so that is what I did. But I did enjoy the mash potatoes during the mushies stage. I go Tuesday for my 2nd fill. Right now I am at 25 lbs lost at 9½ weeks post op. I might be a slow loser. But Dr. Spivak said it was good.

That is where the conflicting information comes in--his literature and website say 24-48 hours, but the booklet I got after surgery and the nurse told me 2 weeks. But, I do not think I can do the two weeks. I can't sleep tonight because I am so hungry. I just got up and drank some milk (which I dispise) blech.