Texarkana Bandsters

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Hello everyone. I don't know if I will have time to get back on here or not tonight. I have to get ready to go to the LAP-BAND^® conference. I am leaving at 6:00 in the a.m. I am really looking forward to going. I'll fill you in next week on how it all went. So will NewJulie, she is going too.

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Sugarbear;-)
Dr. Keilin 3/7/07 Precision Surgery/Texarkana, TX

AmberStar, would you give me that address or ph#?
I have no sense of directions, I drive by landmarks,
The mall I can find. LOL

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Be careful and drive safe. Sugarbear and NewJulie.

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Better talk to the engineer, I am taking the Amtrak, LOL It takes longer but I think I'll enjoy it. Guess I'll find out soon enough. I'll be leaving the house in about 7 hours to catch the train. Whew, I better work on heading towards the bed. I'll catch up with you guys Monday. Have a great weekend/

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Sugarbear;-)
Dr. Keilin 3/7/07 Precision Surgery/Texarkana, TX

Sure, the phone number for shake the weight is 903-223-5673. It's on the corner of Kennedy Lane and Cowhorn Creek down from Crockers Jewelers and Arby's.

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AmberStar
Banded 8/25/08
in Dallas, TX

there's also a shake the weight on trinity blvd....by b-jaxx and there's one on stateline....and if i'm not mistaken i think i saw one in nash?

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Peri

Surgery May 23, 2008
Dr. Keilin
Texarkana Surgery Center

Thanks, I know where that is.

Thanks. Have you tried them, Aligmama?

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yes, i have tried the shakes and they are wonderful......i went on that diet about a year ago and i thought they tasted great.

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Peri

Surgery May 23, 2008
Dr. Keilin
Texarkana Surgery Center

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Hello all. Returned home from the 2008 National LAP-BAND^® Conference in Dallas last night. It was wonderful!! I wish everyone of you were there. There was a wealth of information about foods, nutrition, ect. The speakers were amazing. The topics were everything from sexuality to grocery shopping. They were all caring and concerened to our community of bandsters and very commited to our success. There was a Dr. Vuong that even volunteered to hold a support group meeting for any of us that wanted to attend at the end of the conference Sunday. One like he holds with his patients. I did attend and it was wonderful. I did see NewJulie there, she was decked out and "lookin good" for the party Sat. night. She will probably post something about the conference too. I throughly enjoyed it. Take care all.

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Sugarbear;-)
Dr. Keilin 3/7/07 Precision Surgery/Texarkana, TX

Hello everyone!
Well, I made safely to and fro The actual conference on Saturday was GREAT! Sugarbear was there,looking greatThe sex therapist /counselor was very "informative", she even brought "visuals" (toys). My husband missed that part But the speaker had a great sense of humor and kept it all in good taste and she was hilariousDr.Sina Matin is like the Chief of Surgeons at Baylor and he has a GREAT personality and was very informative. He said at our support groups it is VERY important to talk about "real" issues and things that are important to us as bandsters. Don't just limit our meetings to talking about the calories, protein or kinds of food, talk about feelings, family support, even personal things that we might be afraid to talk about but they are really the issues on our minds.Bring out the saucer and servings for a visual reminder. Talk about how irritated your family may get when they take you out to eat and you don't order as much as they do or you don't clean your plate. (Get their $ worth) He also said it is very important to have doctor's involved in our meetings, not to provide free one on one medical advice, but to support and be informative to the group.
I could go on and on about what I learned but I don't want to wear you out!

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Newjulie

Now you see me...........Now you don't....

I've reached a GOAL!!! I've lost 50 pounds...i wanted to be under 200 by my birthday oct. 3rd but didn't quite reach it....missed it by a pound but i'll take it!! I'm not really sure how to set my goals because it seems like the weight comes off when it wants to but i'm gonna keep trying!

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Peri

Surgery May 23, 2008
Dr. Keilin
Texarkana Surgery Center

Wow, you should be really proud! You have done great in such a short time. Congradulations!

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Banded 8/20/08

Congrats! Ali. I know just how you feel.

Sugarbear and NewJulie glad you all had a blast and it sounds like it was very informative. Thanks for sharing. It does go beyond just the food and portions. We have other underlying issues and I feel that we need that in our support group.

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I just thought I'd catch y'all up on my saga of being too tight almost since the day I was banded. We've finally got it figured out! It was an undiagnosed case of gastritis in the lower part of my stomach. I've finally lost some weight after a year of a pleateau and struggling with being sick a lot. The docs put me on prilosec and it's making a HUGE difference. I couldn't feel that I was having acid reflux after my band was placed so my stomach was irritated often. I've lost 13.5lbs since my last fill on August 30! I went Monday and didn't need a fill. I am so relieved that we've got it figured out. I am SO much more comfortable!

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Banded on: 6/6/07 :nod:
Dr. Ron Hekier of Texarkana, TX
Start Pre-Op Diet: 5/23/07 lost 17lbs :D

i was wondering if anyone else has a problem with gas. it is so embarrassing.
by the second part of my day i am so full of gas. all the time having to run to the bathroom to pass it or walking around in a store and going up an aisle that no one is on. lol
i just wondered if it was just me.

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Banded 8/20/08