San Antonio Area Bandsters?

Sweety · 07-01-2007, 08:30 PM

JUST CURIOUS AS TO HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE FROM SAN ANTONIO OR SURROUNDING AREAS, SUCH AS SAN MARCOS, NEW BRAUNFELS, SEGUIN. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH THE BAND.

jkjcampbell · 07-30-2007, 09:18 PM

Hello, I am from San Antonio. I live near Seaworld, graduated from UTSA, and I teach and I am a Realtor. I was banded July 16,2007, I have lost 9 lbs., but I am getting discouraged because I am so hungry. I should get my first fill on Aug. 13. How about you?

Michelle

Sweety · 08-01-2007, 11:14 PM

finally Someone Responds. I Was Banded June 29, And Have Lost Almost 20 Lbs. I Have Certain Days Where I Can Eat Just About Any Amount Of Food. I Have Had 2 Fills So Far, 1.7 Cc's Which Is Not Much At All. Who Did Your Surgery? Dr. Wright Is My Surgeon, And He Is Great. Hope You Are Doing Well. Stay In Touch.

jkjcampbell · 08-02-2007, 05:02 PM

Hey Sweety, that is kind of discouraging to hear. I have to lose this weight I spent 15,000 of my savings for this. I have not had a fill and I am no different than I was before I was banded. Congrats on the 20 lbs. Dr. Wright was my doctor as well. I hope I can do better when I get the fills. Who determines the fill amount? E-mail me sometime, I need support!!! jkjcampbell@yahoo.com 262-3954

Michelle

**coltonwade** · 08-04-2007, 12:40 PM

Hi all im Mindy from Buda , Im kind of between Austin and SA .
I im about 15 minutes north of San Marcos. But I was banded in San Antonoio on July 16th . So Far including my pre op diet ive lost 20 lbs. ( I was only on pre op diet for 3 weeks) . As of yesterday I was able to start semi solid foods. Anyway ,, Feel free to email me or PM Me i would love to have more support during this time
Love
Mindy

Jensdandy · 08-04-2007, 05:54 PM

I am from Lytle...bout 20 miles SW of San Antonio...looking forward to being banded on August 22nd by Dr Raja.

Sweety · 08-05-2007, 02:22 PM

CONGRATS TO YOU JENS. I PASSED LYTLE YESTERDAY ON MY WAY TO GAMBLE IN EAGLE PASS. KEEP US POSTED ON YOUR PROGRESS.

feligurl3 · 08-09-2007, 11:47 PM

hI EVERYONE.. Im not from san antonio , Corpus Christi actully, but i was banded in San Antonio By Dr. L. Steggeman from weight wise, now he is new dimension.. I was banded on may 16, 2007 started at 288 and now down to 252 as of today.. WOOgooome LOL.. Glad to find local bandsters...

Leal · 08-10-2007, 02:43 PM

My wife and I are in San Antonio. We had our seminar last week and next week will be visiting the Dr. for the 1st time (8/17).

olisgirl · 08-12-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweety

JUST CURIOUS AS TO HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE FROM SAN ANTONIO OR SURROUNDING AREAS, SUCH AS SAN MARCOS, NEW BRAUNFELS, SEGUIN. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH THE BAND.

Hello Sweety!
I was banded 8-1-07 by Dr. Wright, here in San Antonio. I am a lifelong resident. Retired, widow, 63 years old, longtime diabetic and a bk amputee x 2 years. I interviewed last year with another surgeon who would not entertain giving a band and more or less told me it was "too risky" (his M.O, I find). I began his screening process and my last clearance was with my cardio doc. I wound up having surgery for triple cardiac bypass--not gastric!! Cardiac Surgeon and cardio doc both assured me I should seek wt loss surgery in about a year. In that year I decided I did not want my "gut cut" and began looking into LAP-BAND^®. Upon several recommendations, I decided on Dr. Wright and so far have been extremely happy with my decision. I will see him on Monday 8-13 for my first follow-up. So glad to find other S.A. banders. I love all ethnic cuisines and hope I can still partake of some of these further down the road! cindy girl

corrie · 08-17-2007, 11:29 AM

Hi i live in San antonio. I was banded on July 13 2007 and just recently had my first fill on 8/13. I've lost a total of 34 lbs since my frist doc appt. My doc is Dr. Gonzalez over at true Results.

Sweety · 08-21-2007, 08:48 PM

congrats To All Of You. Corrie I Had All Of My Testing And Surgery At True Results, Dr. Wright Was My Surgeon. I Just Love Him And His Staff. Best Of Luck To All Of You.

sylvanna · 09-03-2007, 11:40 PM

Hi everyone, I was banded in San Antonio by Dr. Seger(New Dimensions) on August 16,2007. As of now I have lost 15 pounds, but I just started eating solids again and I woory that I will gain some weight back. I should be getting my 1st fill in about 2 weeks! I'll keep ypu all posted. Please let me know how youre doing.

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bella911 · 09-19-2007, 09:03 PM

i also went to new dimensions by Dr Stegeman on 8/21. Just went for my 1st fill today. All went well
Keep in touch.

Ganuple · 09-24-2007, 10:17 PM

Hello! My name is April, and I live in Olmos Park. I have not been banded yet. I'm starting the process of research. I've been thinking about LBS for a couple of years, but never took the time to research it until now. I am scheduled for a seminar in early October. Do the banders in San Antonio from this board ever have get togethers?