San Antonio

Drew:
I'm glad you are as happy with Dr. Carcamo as I am. You are so close to getting your date. I know how excited and anxious you must be.

I hit my halfway mark today. 65 lbs lost, 65 lbs to go.

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10cc band
Banded: August 19, 2008 3cc
1st fill: Sept. 22, 2008 3cc
275/205/145 starting/current/goal

Hi everyone - San Antonio here - went to the free seminar a couple of weeks ago on Stone Oak - thinking of LAP-BAND® but haven't fully decided yet. Seems to be a lot of complications such as band slippage, infections etc. It concerns me. I envy those of you that have done it and are doing great. That is wonderful!

If you'll check the statistics band slippage/erosion rates are VERY low, 1-5% over the life of the band. That's NOTHING. Even if it happens, often it can be fixed! Not to push the band, of course, if it's right for you you'll know. But other WLS and staying FAT both carry higher percentages of risk than that small rate.
You should go to the seminar my doctor runs at Northeast Baptist. He's really informative and realistic.

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PCM 7/3/08 Seminar 7/10/08
Upper Gi, Psych,Nutrition, Surgeon 7/25
Tricare Approved 7/31
1st surgery 8/11 thick liver no band
Banded 8/29/08!!! BY:
Dr. Sonny Cavazos, Texas Bariatric

I've lost 55 lbs. Got another 50 or so to go. This last band fill seems to be working very well. No hunger between meals and I am losing again. Good luck.

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dsmit13

Thread Starter

Yeah I finally had my band put in. Dr. Carcamo and the staff at the Nix downtown were AMAZING!

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Banded 12/30/08 - Dr. Cárcamo

Hello fellow SAtowners! I have been looking for a local thread and finally found one. I got my band Monday Jan. 12th with Dr. Stegemann. I feel ok... how was everyone's recovery process?

Hello! I am from just up the road in Kerrville... just found this thread. I was banded April 25, 2008 by Dr. Gonzales at True Results.

It's nice to "meet" some other people who are close by!

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Tammi K.
Surgery Date: April 25, 2008
246/155/150

My NEW Blog (with pictures!): http://kerrpatch.blogspot.com/

Congratulations Tammi, and Welcome.

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10cc band
Banded: August 19, 2008 3cc
1st fill: Sept. 22, 2008 3cc
275/205/145 starting/current/goal

Hola from San Antonio as well... I just found this thread... I'm having to wait for my sixth month supervised diet thingee, but it's fine because I'm so lucky that my insurance covers 100% and my total costs will be $500... I'm having it done by Dr Gonzales at True Results and couldn't be happier. He did my gallbladder removal a few years ago so I feel comfortable with him.

I started a group for San Antonio bandsters, check out my profile to see the link... just want to 'meet' some locals who have gone through or will be going through this life-changing experience...

Jenny

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3/13/09 First Consultation
8/31/09 Paperwork submitted to BCBS of Illinois
9/02/09 INSURANCE APPROVAL
9/22/09 SURGERY DATE!!!
10/20/09 first fill 2cc for total of 5cc in 10cc band
Start wt 257lbs/pre-op 230lbs/ current 220lbs

welcome to all the newbies!!! hey apple did you have your surgery with new dimensions. i had my surgery there with dr duperier. i believe he works with your doctor as well. well hope you have a fast recovery.

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Surgery date Aug 11th 2008 !!!
as of 3-13-09 down 42 lbs and counting!!!!!!!



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I was banded in June of 08 by Sonny Cavazos and lost 60 lbs between June 3 to mid-January ...Since then I have not lost anything ... how have y'all been doing if you don't mind me asking?

San Antonio, Tx

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Readings on 04/28/08 from my Doctor: (Not sure what it all means)
Ht: 5.2, Lbs: 388 , BMI: 88 (71% from ticker calculations)
IMPEDANCE: 242 Ω
FAT: 54.3%, FFM: 177.51 lb, FAT: 8-20%
FAT MASS: 15.45 – 44.5 lb

When was the last time you went for a fill? Are you exercising? Getting enough protein? How much are you eating at each meal? Snacking?

Sorry for the ambush! Just trying to get a handle on what you are doing! I had my surgery almost a year ago (April 25, 2008) and I've lost almost 80 pounds, but continuing to lose. I am sure that the amount of weight we have to lose plays a factor, but I'm surprised you haven't lost anything since January. I can eat only very little at each meal. Mornings nothing... just a coffee or something. I lose about a pound a week for the most part. I'm 18 pounds from goal, but I only had 96 to lose to begin with.

Hang in there. Maybe see your dietician? Maybe they can help.

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Tammi K.
Surgery Date: April 25, 2008
246/155/150

My NEW Blog (with pictures!): http://kerrpatch.blogspot.com/

I am going to be moving to the SA in the next couple of weeks to work on a major construction project at the VA Hosp. Complex. I am looking for a good area to live in and also wondering if there is a support group and if not do people meet up. I am 2 years out.

Thanks

Chris

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Chris
St. Louis
Banded 9/19/07
Pre/Consult/Surg/Current
250/242/231.5/175
Fill #1 1cc,# 2 2cc,# 3 2.2cc,#4 1.1cc
Total Fill 6.3 cc

Congratulations on your weight lose. There are great support groups in SA - I am considering the LAP-BAND®, have had everything done but set the date. San Antonio is a great place to live - we live outisde of SA in Schertz - taxes aren't as high and it is a great place to live. Housing is very affordable and it is a great place.

Thread Starter

Heyyy everybody. Just wanted to check in. I moved out of SA but I'm still just up the street in Austin. Just wanted check in and see how everyone was doing!

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Banded 12/30/08 - Dr. Cárcamo