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Holiday season is upon us and it's time for the 3 "F's"... friends and family, festivities, and food. My message to you is quite simple...keep the last "F" in perspective. This is the season when we give thanks, cherish our friends and loved ones, share experiences, have fun, give gifts and look Read More...

As I was reaching for one of the few remaining pieces of Halloween candy that is still in my kitchen it occurred to me that successful behavior change is all about what you do "in the moment." "The moment" is that brief second between initiating the behavior and executing the behavior. With regards Read More...

Do you follow a specific eating plan simply because you want to lose weight? Chances are if this is your only motivation you will experience some difficulty making permanent lifestyle changes that will support long term weight loss. If you’ve ever dieted before to simply lose weight then you may hav Read More...

Do you turn to food when you feel stressed or overwhelmed? Does a bad day at work send you off track with your eating or exercise plan? Does an out-of-control to-do list leave you craving chocolate? There are ways to avoid the stress eating/emotional eating trap. Here are three straightforward st Read More...

The Adjustable Gastric Band (AGB, LAP-BAND^®®, Realize® Band) is a wonderfully simply surgical device for weight loss. Safe and effective, this procedure can allow people to lose large amounts of weight by simply restricting food intake. Because there is no removal of any portion of the stomach and no Read More...

I have my third fill today...should I not eat? What is the rule?

Lap-Band Fills | Posted by 2nd2none1 on 12-02-2008 - 08:32 AM

ok, I have realized it... I am totally an "overeater" and it's a problem. I have done well on this LAP-BAND^® journey more or less, though I do over eat on occasion. The last couple weeks (holiday stres Read More...

General Lap-Band Surgery Discussion | Posted by littlefroggy on 12-02-2008 - 08:11 AM

I am hoping it kicks my butt back into shape... the last few weeks have been bad. Overeating, etc. I changed my ways yesterday and was much lower in calories, higher in protein and exercised...

Lap-Band Fills | Posted by littlefroggy on 12-02-2008 - 08:09 AM

Can anyone help me with information??? My 36 year old daughter had LAP-BAND^® surgery just over a year ago. She has lost over 80 pounds, but mostly from not being able to keep anything down. She se Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by dkennedy0689 on 12-02-2008 - 07:51 AM

Hey Last night I experienced pain on my left side where my port is for the first time. I tried to lay on that said, but could not and then it was hard to get out of bed and twist that way. I have Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by jmprance on 12-02-2008 - 07:30 AM

Hi there, I was wondering if there is anyone who has been approved and had surgery with Blue Shield of CA insurance. I have undergone testing and still have just a few more things to do before they s Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by PSJ71 on 12-02-2008 - 02:13 AM

Hi everyone, 10 days post-op and I am healing nicely.:thumbup: I am adjusting to what and how much to eat and am feeling great.....EXCEPT for the stupid ITCHING around my incisions. It is driving me Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by RandyC on 12-02-2008 - 01:24 AM

Ive been eating like a freaking horse lately. I dont know whats going on, I dont feel full as fast anymore. I hardly have ANY restriction, do you think I could have stretched my pouch out? TIA

General Lap-Band Support | Posted by ~Sheila~ on 12-02-2008 - 12:37 AM

I was banded on 11/18/08 and loving every minute of it. Just a comment. I told my boss what surgery I was going to be having. I chose to tell my co-workers and direct reports only that I was going Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by loser4life on 12-01-2008 - 11:38 PM

I had my banding November 24th. I'm feeling good but just have some heartburn here and there. My problem is ever since I've been banded I've been noticing "bad breath" not to mention my wife has noti Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by PontiacMan on 12-01-2008 - 11:21 PM

I had my LAP-BAND^® on Nov 17th! This is my first time on this site, I hope it helps! I can eat more than they said I could, I hope my first fill helps with this.:unsure:

Introductions | Posted by SassyRN on 12-01-2008 - 11:21 PM

Hi Guys! My name is Liz. I am 21 years old and live in Naperville, Il, a western suburb of Chicago (we just got our first 5 inches of snow for the season, it never ends!) and I am freezing :o) Tota Read More...

Introductions | Posted by Wizabeff on 12-01-2008 - 11:09 PM

Hello everyone!!! I just found this site and I'm so excited. I'm getting banded tomorrow morning, and I'm so excited. Is anyone else getting banded tomorrow or this month? I will be posting som Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by christykennison on 12-01-2008 - 10:57 PM

Hello everyone! Just wanted to introduce myself - my name is Tracy and I was just banded on November 14th in Tijuana by Dr. Kuri. It was an amazing experience, which I will share with you briefly.... Read More...

Introductions | Posted by Tracy D on 12-01-2008 - 10:30 PM

So...my name is Brian and today I celebrated my 1st wedding anniversary...and I also began packing my overnight bag and gathering my things for my stay in the hospital. Excited, scared, sad...but most Read More...

General Lap-Band Support | Posted by starr on 12-01-2008 - 10:01 PM

OK here are some pics. Surgery, 3months and 8 months. 72

Blogger : ajoneen 12-01-2008 - 11:14 PM
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11-30-08 I went shopping yesterday. My jeans are getting big. I went to Lane Bryant and I tried on a 5P. They were loose....very comfortable if this was the weight I was stay Read More...

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.:smile: THIS MORNING I GOT A CALL FROM THE DOCTOR OFFICE AN I,VE GOT A DATE IT,S JANUARY 13TH, THAT,S MY SON 20TH BIRTHDAY.:thumbup:.MY GOODNESS I CAN,T BELIEVE IT IN HIS BIR Read More...

Blogger : sil 12-01-2008 - 02:40 PM
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Well...it's almost time for my first fill and I'm still doubting whether or not I need it. I guess that's a good thing. I've been trying to exercise 5/7 days a week and am l Read More...

Blogger : annecolorgreen 11-30-2008 - 09:10 PM
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((Sung to the tune of Jungle Bells.. kinda) Dashing through the party trying not to eat so hardy running to the pot feeling not so hot PBs always there my face makes people Read More...

Blogger : LeighDee 11-30-2008 - 03:47 PM
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Hi fellow bandits. I've been keeping a daily blog since starting the pre-op diet on 9th November. It's called Theresa's Gastric Band Blog (original eh?!) and can be found at h Read More...

Blogger : Theresa1511 11-30-2008 - 10:06 AM
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This years thanksgiving/november pictures.. -70lbs

Posted by Amethystjade
on 1228221605

This years thanksgiving/november pictures.. -70lbs

Posted by Amethystjade
on 1228221605

This years thanksgiving/november pictures.. -70lbs

Posted by Amethystjade
on 1228221605

These are pictures of myself as I was going thru losing weight.

Posted by angelina85
on 1228192267

These are pictures of myself as I was going thru losing weight.

Posted by angelina85
on 1228191925

These are pictures of myself as I was going thru losing weight.

Posted by angelina85
on 1228191925

These are pictures of myself as I was going thru losing weight.

Posted by angelina85
on 1228191925

These are pictures of myself as I was going thru losing weight.

Posted by angelina85
on 1228191925

These are pictures of myself as I was going thru losing weight.

Posted by angelina85
on 1228191925

These are pictures of myself as I was going thru losing weight.

Posted by angelina85
on 1228191423