Looking for Flouroscopy in Houston, TX...2.5 months out and only 10 lbs lost

Gangy · 01-13-2008, 09:40 AM

Does anyone have any recommendations? I've had one fill so far on Dec 18th 1.4cc. I am still not losing any weight though. I would like to see it under Xray. I can still eat pretty good, and i dont get full as quickly as I believe I should be. I know I should be, but I have not been execising at all. Of course it plays a huge role in my weight loss success, but I think I should still lose at least a few pounds even without exercising. I'm joining a tennis class at a local community college which should help, but other than that I have two toddlers, a full time job, and taking 15 hrs in college and dont have any extra time for a regular exercise routine. Any advice would help. Thanks

Skinny_Jill · 01-18-2008, 10:02 AM

I have only lost 12 pounds since surgery on 11/20. Remember that the band isn't designed to work with proper restriction and until that time it is up to us. I got my 2nd fill on Wednesday and I am loving it. Go get another fill and I bet it will help. It is possible to lose saline after your 1st fill which will cause the band to loosen. I lost .5 cc between my 1st and 2nd fill. I now have 4 cc in a 10cc band.

Good luck.

Gangy · 01-19-2008, 01:16 AM

thanks skinny. i went ahead and made the 1st avail fill appt with spiegel on the 29th. way to go on the 12 pounds. i started drinking lots of water this week, and worked out twice on monday and tuesday, and unbelievably i have lost 3pounds. my scale at home is a little quarky though so i cant wait for dr appt so i can get an official weigh in. have you gone to any support group meetings? if so where? i think that will help motivate me as well.

Gangy · 01-19-2008, 09:06 AM

okay, i've lost another pound and a half. since i cant contribute it to exercise since ive only worked out twice, i have to say it is more than likely due to the water.. i drink about 30 ounces at home in the morning before heading to the office, we have the best crushed ice machine at the office so i have no idea how many water snowcones i make throughout the day, at least 4 or 5 at a minimum and then ive been drinking no less than 30-40 ounces at night as well. i really think the water is doing the trick..

Skinny_Jill · 01-19-2008, 12:34 PM

That is great! I am so happy the scale is moving for you. I am planning to attend the support group today from 2 - 4 at Central Market. It is the Houston Area Bandsters group. This will be my 1st meeting.

I have great restriction right now but I am not drinking enough water. You have inspired to drink more water.

Shelly O · 01-30-2008, 01:50 PM

Hey Gangy I went to my 1st support meeting with spiegel. At the office in Port Neches.

Chrisann · 01-31-2008, 11:12 AM

2.5 months is 10 weeks and you lost 10.5 pounds? My doc said the target loss is 1-2 pounds a week, so you are averaging 1 a week, that is good as you are steady.

tbyrd · 02-12-2008, 10:48 PM

Dr Garwood in College Station does fills. He will also do fills on Mexico and Foreign countrys.

He is very good you will love him. He is the creator of Myocel which is used by many prominent Lap Band pioneers to defat the liver in preparation for surgery.

He does fills on Saturdays as well.

He can do them with or without Flouro.

He charges $200 for the initial consult and $100 for a fill. Floura add $55

7day adjustment policy.

You can contact Janice at : 979-661-1160

cisco29 · 03-10-2008, 10:57 AM

My sister and I just recently received our first fill with Dr. Gerald Garwood. He was awesome. His whole staff was wonderful. I was very impressed with the entire experience. I would highly recommend them to anyone for fills!!

tbyrd · 04-26-2008, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbyrd

Dr Garwood in College Station does fills. He will also do fills on Mexico and Foreign countrys.

He is very good you will love him. He is the creator of Myocel which is used by many prominent Lap Band pioneers to defat the liver in preparation for surgery.

He does fills on Saturdays as well.

He can do them with or without Flouro.

He charges $200 for the initial consult and $100 for a fill. Floura add $55

7day adjustment policy.

You can contact Janice at : 979-661-1160

An update is due on my original post;

$150 Fill only

$200 w/ Floura

979-696-3700

He does fills on Saturday by appt. Fluro fills are also available on Saturdays as well.