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The program is a lap band support group designed to assist in the emotional and physical aspects of post-gastric banding surgery and to maximize weight loss. Our main goal here at the Wellness Program is to help you succeed with your band.
If you are one of the thousands of gastric banding patients in need of a Texas gastric band support group, Dr. Spivak's Wellness Program may be your answer. The program offers one of the top LAP band support groups in the country. Everyone needs support throughout their weight loss journey and we are here to help. Below is a testimonial from a special person who has been on the journey and is a member of the gastric band support group.
My name is Wanda Chase. I am 41 years young and I had the LAP-BAND Surgery two years ago. Before my "Life Changing" surgery I weighed 330 pounds and my health was rapidly declining. I already had severe lower back problems requiring the input of metal screws and rods and I experienced major knee problems.
I was not healthy before surgery. My blood pressure was high and I was on medication for it. My cholesterol was elevated, and I had symptoms of diabetes. After losing my mother 10 months prior to my surgery from an aortic dissection (resulting from morbid obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease), I felt I had to do something for "ME" or I was going to die. I made the biggest choice of my life and had the surgery done with Dr. Spivak. Today I have lost 152 pounds and I take no medication. I am very conscious of everything that goes into my body. I exercise 5 days a week and I feel very healthy and strong.
I am very excited to be involved with Dr. Spivak’s
Wellness Program. Over many years, I have tried many diets and programs and failed. I finally found something that works and I want to share my story and give people help and prospect. Because I have experienced a lot of what you are going through I am able to help with the majority of your concerns and questions.
This support group will have speakers on different aspects of your weight loss journey, from learning proper nutrition, portion control, mental aspects of weight loss, plastic surgery options, how to care for your skin, makeup and hair tips, dressing the new you, just to mention a few. Each Tuesday we will also discuss any issues, concerns or questions you may have with your band.
The Wellness Classes will be held every first and third Tuesday Night of each month from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at Dr Spivak's office: 1200 Binz, Suite 1470, overlooking downtown Houston. The parking is $2.00, right across the street from our building, very accessible.Dr. Spivak's
Each year we have a "Once a Year Self Challenge", and a Fashion Show and Contest later in the year as well. More details can be found on our Yahoo Communication group site.
You must register to our program by emailing me at the address below to RSVP. If for some reason you cannot make it, please email to cancel your reservation to allow someone else to join, and then we will see you the next week. The program is for you and a guest and for people who are still not sure about the surgery and may have more questions or concerns.
We all love our children, but this is "YOU" time. Please make arrangements for a friend or family member to care for your children for the time you are at the program. This will assist in the program being more productive in the time we have. I greatly appreciate your cooperation with this.
Everyone please remember to fill out your comment card at end of every class. You are encouraged to let me know what you think of that nights program. What you would like to see in future programs, a specific guest speaker, a specific topic we can discuss. The more feed back that I get from you, the better the classes will be for ALL of us.
CLASSES ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE, PLEASE RSVP AT SPIVAKBANDMD@YAHOO.COM
Our Classes fill up quickly and we have limited space.
Thank you for your interest in Dr. Spivak's
Sincerely,
Wanda Chase
Director
www.bandMD.com“We All Walk With The Band For A New Quality Of Life”
Houston Area Bandsters is a Bandsters sub-group for anyone in the Houston, Texas area who has or who is investigating the Adjustable Gastric Band (AGB) as a minimally invasive surgical option for severe and/or morbid obesity. They meet 2:00 pm every third Saturday at Central Market 2nd floor in the community meeting room. The address is 3815 Westheimer – on the corner of Westheimer and Weslayan.
They also have an online support group which is very active and many are Dr. Spivak's patients.
For some patients, perioperative psychological support may be beneficial. You may choose your own psychologist or contact one of these professionals that have been working with us.
Dr. Kevin G. Smith, Ph.D.
4318 Stanford
Houston TX 77006
713-795 5151
Andrea Pucciarello, LMSW-ACP
Psychotherapy and Mediation
4265 San Felipe, Suite 500
Houston, TX 77027
713-622-7002Cindy Kilroy, M.S., L.P.C.
5810 Wanakah Dr.
Houston, TX
281-798 5505
ONLINE SUPPORT WEBSITES:
lapbandtalk.com
obesityhelp.com
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