I was at the Seminar and Support Group Meeting also. I also think Dr. Smith is the greatest. He has really gone out of his way to help out his West Texas...
There will be a Waco Bandster Dinner on October 14th at La Fiesta on Franklin at 4:30. If you would like to attend, please email me at jfrank1052@... so...
I got my third fill today with Dr. Smith I feel like I'm going soooooo slow with this VG band. [:((] Yes, Iknow, slow is good and sometimes it takes a little...
Terry, I have a VG and have had my share of ups and downs. Coming up on my 7th fill next week. Why? Have not found that sweet spot yet and still get really...
Sounds as if you have a wonderful plan. I'm going to borrow some of your ideas! Especially the Hershey kiss at sundown. There is nothing better than a...
David, Thanks for the wonderful insights and ideas. I too would love to hike across Scotland and take an Alaskan Cruise - (if I can get my DH interested!) ...
My mother-n-law is wanting the lapband done and she is having a hard time finding a Dr. that will take her insurance. She has First Health as a provider. Any...
Hey everyone....just looking for a little support and an answer to a question...I had an afternoon fill last Monday and I think it was a bit much. I haven't...
Hello, My name is Carol and im from Rankin Texas.I was banded on 8/3/06 with Dr Smith in Hurst. Im down 22 lbs .I just went in for my 2nd fill on the 5th with ...
Hi, Carol. Sounds like you are doing well with the band. Glad you stopped in to say hello. Jan-Waco Carolyn <carol_evans44@...> wrote: Hello, My name is...
Hello, Kelly, I don't believe I've ever spoken with you before. Was reading your post. I just got a fill on thursday in hurst with Amy. I know that they don't...
Hello everyone! I had my surgery with Dr. Smith on November 1, 2006. I'm almost at my year mark and I'm still going in for a fill every 4-5 weeks simply...
Kristen, I just had my surgery in June of this year. I've had 3 fills in my VG band and can't say I REALLY have restriction yet. I am also a patient of Dr....
Terry, Thanks for responding. I love the surgery and I'm doing well with it. I meant to say that I had my surgery on November 1, 2005. I know that it is a...
It took forever it seems but I'm finally on my way again. I got off track for nearly a year with not finding the "sweet spot" or not getting the correct fill....
Kristie.Why did Amy have to remove your fill's? Were you having trouble when she removed them? Just dont want that to happen to me,because i dont have...
She said my pouch was stretched....and they had to remove the fluid to let that go down. Then she put some in...with NO restriction and said it was stretched...
I also am a patient of Dr Smith's....It took me 6 fills in the smaller 10cc band to have true restriction.....in the VG band I would asume it would take a...
Who is Dr. B? and where is he located?................ ... From: "Kristie" <kristie2815@...> She said my pouch was stretched....and they had to remove...
I joined another lapband group for my region and was disappointed that nobody really chats, because I just can't shut up about my band! I'm 42, married, 5 kids...
Welcome Cheryl, We will certainly chat with you. It must be beautiful country where you live. I am in West Texas. Lots of scrub and not a lot of water. I also...
Kelly, I think that you need a little unfil. One thing to remember, when you fly something about the Barometric pressure will mess with your band. I am not...
Kelly, I think that you need a little unfil. One thing to remember, when you fly something about the Barometric pressure will mess with your band. I am not...
... 2006. I'm almost at my year mark and I'm still going in for a fill every 4-5 weeks simply because I need it. When I go for a fill, either Amy or Dr....
Hi Kristen, I am also approaching my 1 year anniversary, and I have only had 3 fills. I have lost 60 lbs since 11-06. I am planning on getting a fill soon...
Thanks for the welcome Terry! Is the VG band the 10 cc one? That's what I have. My pattern in the past has been a fanatical and fairly rapid initial...
Dear Group, I am one of those bandsters who can barely tolerate any fill. I think I am at 1.4 or 2. in one of the small bands. I don't even remember. I know...
PB = Productive burp. Like vomiting, except only involving the substance in your pouch, not engaging your stomach acid or anything that has gone beneath the...
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