North Houston/Spring/ Woodlands Gal To Be Banded Soon

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I live near The Woodlands. I will be banded on Tuesday, August 1st. I just wanted to say "Hi" to all of those who are in and around my area. I will try and go to the August Meeting when ever you are having one to meet some of the North Houston Bandsters.

I am so excited to finally have something to help me lose weight. Its kinda like having my very own friend with me (my band which I think I will name it) that tells me you can't have that or you know better. I have done the diet thing soo many times. Going on another diet was just out of the question, I could not do it anymore.

I look forward to meeting some of you very soon. I can not wait until Tuesday. Trying to keep myself busy the next two days. I can not believe it is here so quickly. Thank God for UHC. They approved me in 10 days.

I went out tonight and got me some of the required liquid diet items hope I did not forget anything

1. Propel with Calcium and Some Water flavored with Splenda (Do not like Crystal Light)
2. Sugar Free Popsicles
3. Suger Free Jello
4. Chicken and Beef Broth

If I forgot something pleas let me know.

Plus what do to add to this list for the full liquid diet.:help:

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:clap2: K-Cee 271/150 :heh:
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Houston, Texas

June 2006 271
Goal 150


:gluck: Wish me luck- Surgery scheduled for August 1st.

Congrats on your quick approval! Best to stay on clear liquids at least for 2 weeks. At day 5 I tried to eat applesauce and ended up dry heaving...not pleasant! I also had trouble with water for the first 4 weeks. Remember Tiny little sips.

Best of Luck to you!

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Mary B. The Woodlands, Texas H219/S207/C146/G130
Banded on 03/14/2006 by Dr. Richard Collier




:cat:"In Loving Memory of Mouse"

Hi k-cee!

I know you're excited, THREE more days! Congratulations! I live in NW Houston (290/Hwy6), so we're semi-neighbors!

Best advice is to follow your doctors post op diet, my liquid phase list consisted of:
Coffee, tea, diluted fruit juice
Broth
Blenderized soup
Skim milk or Lactaid milk
Jell-O, Popsicle’s
Yogurt
Sugar Fee pudding
Cottage Cheese
Applesauce, oatmeal, grits, cream of wheat
V-8 low sodium
Protein drinks, carnation instant breakfast, pure pro powder (no slim fast)


My experience: I wasn't hungry for anything but a small amount of broth a couple of times a day. I felt tired, more than anything. Amazingly, no real hunger. I know it's hard to believe, and everyone is different.... but with what you already bought, you'll be ok.

I'll be thinking of you over the next few days, keep us posted.

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Karla
Dr Spivak; Houston TX
surgery date: 10/10/05
234 beginning weight
227.8 @ 1st fill on 11/17/05 (1.5)
225.0 @ 2nd fill on 1/26/06 (2.0)
214.6 @ 3rd fill on 3/9/06 (2.5)
199.4 @ 4th fill on 5/25/06 (3.0)
184.2 @ 5th fill on 8/16/06 (3.5)
162 as of 5/4/07

Congrats K-cee. You will be on the banded side tomorrow!!

Melissa Lea

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Spivak
06/09/06
self-pay

Hi K-Cee,
I am new to this LAP-BAND^® forum. I had LAP-BAND^® on June 28th I have lost 18 lbs but have stayed the same weight for 10 days. I think in another week or so I will schedule my first fill. I live in Spring just off 45 near The Woodlands. I am thinking of you today as this is Tuesday,
Ginna

Alright, it is August 6th and you are a few days into your new life with Mr. LAP-BAND^®. How are you doing? I am considering having the LAP-BAND^® surgery and have an appointment with Dr. Spivak this Wednesday. Since you just had yours done I am curious to how you are feeling now. I certainly hope you are feeling well and making a speedy recovery. Is there much pain?,, Did they give you any thing that takes most of the pain away. After viewing photos and a movie of the surgery it looks pretty painful. I am 51 and have never had any type of surgery.

I have a lot of questions and have been writing them down. Some have been answered in this forum and I want to thank everyone here. This is a great forum.

gg