Yeah, I pretty much got the same question and reply that you did. So
I may call you and see if we had the same person. Thanks for the
support! =)

Deanna

--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, debra bunt <dirkfan2@...>
wrote:
>
> Deanna,
>   Sorry you had a bad experience! I am thinking this may be the
same one I got last time cause she asked me if I wanted to talk with
the nurtionists and I replied no and she told me well then there
will be no excuses when you come back and you have not lost any
weight! I felt kind of small then. But you know what? We survive!!!
We are doing what we are suppose to do......so there!
>
>   Having a work out buddy will be great! don't get discouraged!!!
Keep your chin up! Call if you need a pick me up! I'm here for ya!
>
>   Debra Bunt
>   05/15/06
>   304/240/170
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Good morning!
Well, I had my fourth fill yesterday and I left there feeling like I
was a loser. I do not know if the tech was having a bad day, but she
made me have a bad day as well. I had lost one pound since my last
fill, and when I told her that I had the same restriction as I had
since the beginning she started questioning me, and telling me what
I was doing wrong in a manner that made me feel bad. If I was able
to diet on my own, I would have been doing that instead of having
the surgery.

But on the up side, I feel a difference already. So I am hoping this
is THE spot ya know? I am really ready to get back on the losing
trend. I have a friend in my office that had her surgery last week
and we both live in Lewisville, so I am eagerly waiting her doctor
to release her for working out. I have a new work out buddy. How
cool is that?

Hope everyone gets through the bad weather okay!
Deanna
7/11/06
235/203/145

Goor morning!
Things have settled down some. We are coming to Gladewater tonight. I
was hoping we had the whole 4 days, but Jimmy's son has a play off
game friday night so we have to leave friday afternoon to get there.
Bummer.... Do you have big plans for the holidays?

--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, debra bunt <dirkfan2@...> wrote:
>
> Girl I was just thrilled this morning! How about you? Has your life
settled down any? The last time I spoke to you your boyfriend had a
death in the family? I hope all is going well. Let me hear from you. I
have class tonight so want be available.
>
> Debra Bunt
>
>
>
>
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Goor morning!
Things have settled down some. We are coming to Gladewater tonight. I
was hoping we had the whole 4 days, but Jimmy's son has a play off
game friday night so we have to leave friday afternoon to get there.
Bummer.... Do you have big plans for the holidays?

--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, debra bunt <dirkfan2@...> wrote:
>
> Girl I was just thrilled this morning! How about you? Has your life
settled down any? The last time I spoke to you your boyfriend had a
death in the family? I hope all is going well. Let me hear from you. I
have class tonight so want be available.
>
>   Debra Bunt
>
>
>
>
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>

Hey Johnna..welcome to the group. I'm looking forward to "band
day"...still awaiting my official approval letter. Hoping to have my
surgery by the middle of next month...that way I can take time off
from work during the holidays and recover.

Best of luck to you...I think this group will really come in handy for
all of us!

J.D.

--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, "Johnna Thedford"
<jgthedford@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone!  Hope this evening finds you well.  My name is
> Johnna...a good friend of Debra's and proud of it.  Had my surgery Jun
> 8th, had two fills and lost 41 lbs.  Having another fill on Monday.
> Can't wait!!  Also, since our Tyler support group, I have been walking
> every day.  I can't believe I'm doing that but am proud that I am.
> Dr. Fox and his staff are the best and I just loved seeing you all
> there.  I hope if you didn't attend this past Saturday that you can
> come to the next one in January.
>
> Well, good luck and less pounds to you all!  I always tell Debra "hugs
> and diet kisses".  :)
>
> If anyone needs to talk, please feel free to email me.
>
> Have a great night!
>
> Johnna
>

Hello everyone! Hope this evening finds you well. My name is
Johnna...a good friend of Debra's and proud of it. Had my surgery Jun
8th, had two fills and lost 41 lbs. Having another fill on Monday.
Can't wait!! Also, since our Tyler support group, I have been walking
every day. I can't believe I'm doing that but am proud that I am.
Dr. Fox and his staff are the best and I just loved seeing you all
there. I hope if you didn't attend this past Saturday that you can
come to the next one in January.

Well, good luck and less pounds to you all! I always tell Debra "hugs
and diet kisses". :)

If anyone needs to talk, please feel free to email me.

Have a great night!

Johnna

Hello everyone!  Hope this evening finds you well.  My name is
Johnna...a good friend of Debra's and proud of it.  Had my surgery Jun
8th, had two fills and lost 41 lbs.  Having another fill on Monday.
Can't wait!!  Also, since our Tyler support group, I have been walking
every day.  I can't believe I'm doing that but am proud that I am.
Dr. Fox and his staff are the best and I just loved seeing you all
there.  I hope if you didn't attend this past Saturday that you can
come to the next one in January.

Well, good luck and less pounds to you all!  I always tell Debra "hugs
and diet kisses".  :)

If anyone needs to talk, please feel free to email me.

Have a great night!

Johnna

Thanks Debra! I am surely looking forward. My friend won't mind...at
least I don't think. When he had his done, he was actually up and
around after about a day or so and was back home within a couple of
days...so I'm looking forward to the same type of recovery time frame.

Does anyone have any advice on eating habits that I could start
practicing on before going for my pre-surgery consult with Dr. F.? I'm
open to suggestions??

--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, debra bunt <dirkfan2@...> wrote:
>
> We could all use the wisdom of a mans point of view! Glad to have
you here. I think it is awesome that you have someone close to you
that has had this procedure. You can help each other in so many ways.
And to have someone you can stay with to help take care of you, that
is just awesome! So you know what to expect then! That's great! Keep
us informed!! You are in great hands!
>
>   Debra Bunt
>
>
>
>
>
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>

Wow Debra! That is great!!!!

Oh my GOSH....amazing. I am SOOOO jealous. That is too cool! I am so
happy for you! That is such great news.

--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, debra bunt <dirkfan2@...>
wrote:
>
> Hello to all!!! Just want to get everyone up to speed on my
progress. On October 13, 2006 I had .3cc removed and then 2 weeks
later had .5cc put back in. As of this morning I have lost 60 lbs!!
I was just soooo excited when I got on the scales this morning!
Gosh! Saying you are excited to get on the scales....that's a switch
for me!! hehehehe!
>   Dr. Fox, April and MJ, it was great seeing you over the weekend
in Tyler. The seminar was great and the support group...awesome!!!!
It was nice putting a couple of faces to names as well.
>   Well, hope everyone is doing well!
>
>   Debra Bunt
>   Gladewater, Texas
>   05/15/06
>   Dr. Fox
>   304/244/170
>
>
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Deanna,

Thanks! I am getting more excited as the time approaches. Right now,
I am awaiting my official approval letter from the insurance
company...I was approved on 11/7...but it is taking forever for the
USPS to deliver my letter... :)

\JD

--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com,
"Deanna" <deemichellle6869@...> wrote:
>
> Hello!!
> Welcome to the group!! You will not regret the decision to use Dr.
> Fox and the lap-band as well. Good luck, hope all goes well. Glad
to
> see you here!
>
> Deanna
>
> --- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, "kwc487" <kwc487@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi everyone. I am new to this group and actually came across this
> today
> > as I was looking at Dr. Fox's website. The past 8 months have been
> > painstaking, at best, as I have awaited approval from my insurance
> > company for the lapband surgery.  Happily, I found out day before
> > yesterday that I've been APPROVED! So now once I receive official
> > communication, I can schedule the appt w/Dr. Fox and finally
> schedule
> > the surgery before the end of the year.
> >
> > This web group will surely come in handy as I make my way through
> this
> > process. I'm not sure how many men we have in this group...I may
> be one
> > of only a few...but I look forward to hearing everyone's stories
> and
> > definitely look forward to losing weight and improving my life.
> >
> > I'm glad to be here!!
> >
> > J.D.
> >
>

Hello!!
Welcome to the group!! You will not regret the decision to use Dr.
Fox and the lap-band as well. Good luck, hope all goes well. Glad to
see you here!

Deanna

--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, "kwc487" <kwc487@...> wrote:
>
>
> Hi everyone. I am new to this group and actually came across this
today
> as I was looking at Dr. Fox's website. The past 8 months have been
> painstaking, at best, as I have awaited approval from my insurance
> company for the lapband surgery.  Happily, I found out day before
> yesterday that I've been APPROVED! So now once I receive official
> communication, I can schedule the appt w/Dr. Fox and finally
schedule
> the surgery before the end of the year.
>
> This web group will surely come in handy as I make my way through
this
> process. I'm not sure how many men we have in this group...I may
be one
> of only a few...but I look forward to hearing everyone's stories
and
> definitely look forward to losing weight and improving my life.
>
> I'm glad to be here!!
>
> J.D.
>

Debra,

Thanks for those words of encouragement. They will definitely come in handy as I go through this journey of a 'new me'. I actually live in the Fort Worth area, but after going to the seminar at the Surgery Center of Richardson, I definitely wanted Dr. Fox to do the surgery. My biggest headache has been getting the approval. So far, I can speak very highly of his staff. They seem to care a great deal for their patients and so far have been very helpful in answering questions and providing information.

This web group will definitely be an asset to me. Luckily, however, I have a good friend of mine who was banded in September '06 and I was there to pick him up and he stayed with me for the first few days post-op...so now he'll be returning the favor...which is great.

So I hope you all enjoy the 'male point of view' from time to time... :)

\jd

--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, debra bunt <dirkfan2@...> wrote:
>
> JD,
> Glad to have here! And congratulations on your approval. You have such a wonderful experience ahead of you. Dr. Fox and his staff are wonderful people and give you all the support you need. You also have an extended family here on the web site. I have gathered a lot of information from other people here.
>
> I began my walk on the banded side of life on May 15, 2006 by Dr. Fox. My highest weight was 310 last November and my May 1st I was at 304. Since then I have lost 57 lbs and a total of 26 inches. I have had no complications and I feel good, have more energy and I feel so much better about myself. I am hoping within the next couple of months to get off my high blood pressure medications as well as my antidepressants. I am working with my primary care doctor on this project.
>
> Good luck with your journey! You are in good hands with Dr. Fox and his staff. (You may want to keep your eyes on April.....she can be shifty!! hehehehehe) JUST KIDDING APRIL!!!!!!! Hey April cause me Ms. Trouble, so what can I say! Dr. Fox and April were in Tyler Friday and Saturday. Stay connected to the website support group in your area. (where do you live?) Having support from your friends, families as well as the website will make all the difference in the world.
>
> Keep in touch! I look forward to hearing from you soon!
>
> Debra Bunt
> Gladewater, Texas
> 05/15/06
> Dr. Fox
> 304/247/170
>
>
>
>
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Hi everyone. I am new to this group and actually came across this today as I was looking at Dr. Fox's website. The past 8 months have been painstaking, at best, as I have awaited approval from my insurance company for the lapband surgery.  Happily, I found out day before yesterday that I've been APPROVED! So now once I receive official communication, I can schedule the appt w/Dr. Fox and finally schedule the surgery before the end of the year.

This web group will surely come in handy as I make my way through this process. I'm not sure how many men we have in this group...I may be one of only a few...but I look forward to hearing everyone's stories and definitely look forward to losing weight and improving my life.

I'm glad to be here!! 

J.D.

Okay guys I know some of my Tyler patients get on here from time to
time and I just wanted to let you guys know that we are having a
support group meeting in Tyler this weekend November 11, 2006 at
12:00pm at the Holiday Inn Select.  Please join us if you can.

Also I am in the process of setting up a Support Group Meeting for our
Dallas Patients I know I need it for myself and I know you guys would
like one.  I would love any comments or suggestions that you might
have.  Please either post them here or call me at the office (972) 566-
4560.  Maybe help with a location or something.  I welcome anything at
this point.  We just need to get it going!!!  I will be out of pocket
tomorrow afternoon and back online some time Saturday evening.  So
bear with me I will check back.  Take care and Have a Great Weekend.
Sincerely,
April Durrett

I am also new... banded on 10/18.  I have my first appt with Dr. Fox this coming Thursday.  I feel like I have done really well.  Very little discomfort after the first two days.  I was not hungry...and had to remind myself to eat until day 10 or 11.  Now, I have no trouble remembering to eat (or should I say drink) something.  I keep lots of SF Jelly, and SF pudding around, along with the Slim Fast Drinks for the protein.  As long as I keep the ultimate goal in mind, it seems very tolerable.

 

Good luck with getting through this first phase.  I understand that we are going through the toughest time right now.

 

Jodi

Tara M. Hopson

Welcome to the banded side of life. What a journey you have in store for you. WOW!!! As far as the two week diet you take veggie soup/chicken noodle and blend it....thats what I did. I can't remember what all you can and can't eat....one of my biggest life savers was mashed potatoes....loved them. Soft scrambled eggs just make sure it is soft!!! Dr. Fox and his staff are wonderful to work with. Never feel that you can't call and ask them any question possible. We are also here for support. Remember exercise is very very important to this process as well. As soon as you can start exercising. I started on a stationary bike. Ofcourse walking is great too, but I like to sit on the bike and watch my favorite shows...this makes the time pass by fast and you don't realize you have exercised. Keep us posted on your progress. And please post your name at the end of your emails so we all know who we are talking with! Welcome aboard!!!!

 

Debra Bunt

Gladewater, Texas

05/15/06

Dr. Fox

304/250/170

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Hello Everyone
I am new i just got my lap band about a week ago.  I have healed
really good.  i am on the two week diet. it is hard.  does anyone have
any advise on how to stay strong or stories of what might have
happended to them their first two weeks.

Hello everyone!
Just checking in to see how eeryong was doing? I for one am having
better days now. The veiwing and funeral are over, so it is all
downhill from there. I had a shake today for breakfast instead of
bacon and eggs, so Iwill see how long I stay full from that. I am
trying to do better. My daughter is working at sonic and with her very
own tip money she brought me home ice cream night before last. I did
not have the heart to say no, so I had some of it, along with the
chicken strip basket he brought us to share while we were watching tv
in bed. I could not deny her that when she acted out of
sweetness...that does not happen very often...lol

Hope everyone is doing well!
Deanna