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I live in the Austin area and had the LAP-BAND® surgery in April of 2003 by Dr. Dilawn ... 
08-01-2003, 07:44 PM
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#1 | Registered User Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 13
City: Taylor State: Texas |  Texas bandster
Hi,
I live in the Austin area and had the LAP-BAND® surgery in April of 2003 by Dr. Dilawn of Capital Surgeons. I would be glad to correspond with anyone who is looking for a fellow Texan bandster for support. Good luck to all.
Tanna
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08-01-2003, 10:31 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 54
Posts: 80
City: Weatherford State: Texas |
Hi, Tanna,
My wife and I live in Weatherford, which is about 15 miles West of Ft. Worth. I was banded on July 17th by Dr. Adam Smith. I lost a LOT (17.4 pounds!) the first week while on liquids, but things have slowed down now, as expected. I have my 2nd doctor's appointment on August 8th and we'll see how things are going.
Let me know how things are going for you!
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08-02-2003, 10:37 AM
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#3 | Registered User Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 13
City: Taylor State: Texas |
Hi Larry,
I lost about the same amount on the liquid phase as well and just like you things slowed down until my first fill six weeks post op. I have now had 2 fills and am down 50 pounds as of this morning! Woohoo!!! Things should pick up for you after you have a fill or two! Good luck.
Tanna
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08-06-2003, 05:11 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 40
Posts: 59
City: Midlothian State: Texas |
Hi Tanna and Larry,
I live in Midlothian, south of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I'm waiting to be banded (August 27, a mere three weeks away! :) ), and it's always great to meet people in my neck of the woods who can relate to what I'm going through!
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Lisa
8/27/03, Dr. Carter
272.5/214.5/200/146 someday!
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08-06-2003, 10:36 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2003 Age: 48
Posts: 94
City: Amarillo State: Texas |
Hi Tanna, Lisa & Larry!
I'm pre band...just getting all the paperwork started. I havent found a close surgeon yet. Any recommendations?
Larry & Tanna congrats on your weight loss and Lisa good luck with your procedure!!
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Bonnie
Amarillo, Texas
Banded 12-03-03
Dr. Ronnie Keith
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
**too many fills and unfills to keep up with**
Currently cruisin at 1.6 cc in a 4 cc band
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08-07-2003, 09:29 AM
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#6 | Registered User Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 13
City: Taylor State: Texas |
Hi everyone,
It is great to see all of you fellow texans on this board! Good luck with your journeys into "bandster land". The place where I started my search for a surgeon was on spotlighthealth.com. They have a surgeon locater sight that led me to my surgeon Dr. Dillawn in Austin. I hope that helps!
Good luck,
Tanna
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08-07-2003, 10:16 AM
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#7 | | | Houston, Texas
Hello Fellow Texans,
I live in Houston, and was banded by Dr. Spivak here in the medical center. I am very pleased with my doctor and my surgery. Glad to see other bandsters and soon to be bandsters here! Jurisha@Juno.com | |
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08-14-2003, 11:49 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 766
City: Houston State: Texas |
Hi. I live in Houston, too, and will be banded by Dr. Spivak in less than two weeks! Can't wait.
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08-15-2003, 10:09 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 28
Posts: 28
City: DFW State: Texas |  Another Texan
Hi everyone! Congrats to everyone on there band new life and to those who will be on the journey soon! I live in Grand Prairie, in between Dallas and Ft. Worth. i am at the beginning of my journey--still researching a lot of things. Hope everything goes well for everyone!
~Dawn:)
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08-26-2003, 11:33 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 15
City: dallas State: tx | HI I'm new here too
It's great to know that there are so many texas bandsters around. I live in Duncanville. I'm waiting to hear back from the insurance company. Hopefully that will be soon. :)
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08-28-2003, 02:04 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2003 Age: 41
Posts: 65
City: Wylie State: Texas | Hello from Dallas
Hi all!
My surgery was 7/24/03 with Dr. Cribbins in Plano. If anyone would like any info on him or his office!, just PM me!
Have a good day
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alicia
7/24/03
Dr. Cribbins, Plano, TX
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08-29-2003, 03:04 PM
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#12 | | | Pre op
Hello,
All the paper work is done, I am just waiting on some vacation time in November. Will start my pre op testing in mid October.
Then set date sometime after the 3rd of November! I have to admit I am kind of scared. What I really want to know is what gives you all the will power to eat right? I never have had it?
And did anyone drink(alchohol) on a regular basis before they were banded and can they still drink occasionally?
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08-29-2003, 03:26 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 54
Posts: 80
City: Weatherford State: Texas | will power
My willpower is pretty much dictated by my band. It only allows me to eat a small amount, and if I overeat, I pay dearly!! I've learned through experience that eating protein keeps me feeling full MUCH longer than carbs. As for the drinking, I don't drink myself, but have heard it should be avoided mostly for the "empty" calories it adds.
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Larry
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08-31-2003, 01:45 PM
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:D I had my first meeting with Dr. Felix Spiegel in Pt. Neches on Aug. 19. Am waiting to find out what the next step is. I hope it doesn't take too long. I hate waiting!!! I have BC/BS ins. and know this surgery is covered. Wish me luck as I do all of you!
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08-31-2003, 07:23 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 43
Posts: 69
State: East Texas |
Tyler/Longview area here. Happily banded for almost 6½ months, -50 and counting!
:Bunny
Tonia
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