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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...

Hi Everyone! My surgery is scheduled for 9:30 tomorrow morning. I have been reading this site for a couple of weeks now and I am very impressed with the sharing of knowledge and experience. I will Read More...

Introductions | Posted by Smiles12 on 12-02-2008 - 11:07 PM

I am starting my pre op optifast diet tommorow! Read my blog! My banded life....

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by BubblyBandit on 12-02-2008 - 10:36 PM

i'm starting to wonder about some (less important) logistics. 1) how long after the surgery did you have to wait to take a shower/bath? 2) how common is hair loss? i'm planning on donating my long h Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by istra on 12-02-2008 - 10:30 PM

today makes 1 week since i was banded. tonight i cheated and ate a bit of protein in my soup. i now feel nauseas and concerned that i messed something up. how are other people doing after your first w Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by Berniesharm on 12-02-2008 - 09:54 PM

Before I start, I would just like to say hello to everyone in this forum. Hi, I am Sarabjeet Matharu (Neena) and I am new the forums here. I had a LAP-BAND^® surgery 6 months ago. I am not having any l Read More...

Introductions | Posted by [NeeNa]-[RoX] on 12-02-2008 - 09:54 PM

I have just signed up for this insurance plan. Does anyone have it, was surgery covered?

Insurance & Financing | Posted by hotshotlawyer2B on 12-02-2008 - 09:53 PM

Hi there, I have a question..... I have come down with a nasty cold and I am wondering what OTC meds are ok for me to take? Also - tomorrow is my first fill, will they still give me a fill if I am Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by jendenni on 12-02-2008 - 09:52 PM

:mad2: Ok...So I was so excited because I was scheduled for my consult on 12/4 with my current insurance of Cigna's Open Access Plus Plan. This is my very 1st step in starting the whole weight loss pr Read More...

Insurance & Financing | Posted by lilbit08 on 12-02-2008 - 09:34 PM

Ok, just had my first non liquid meal in 4 weeks tonight!:thumbup: I had 2 oz. of moist cooked flounder and 1/4C of mashed potatoes. I wanted some soft cooked veggies but my list says that's week 4. Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by trayrenee on 12-02-2008 - 08:54 PM

Hello everyone! I was banded Oct. 21st and am doing relatively well. I have only lost 20 lbs. but I am staying positive. However; the incision where my port is still has not healed. The other inci Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by jenmorgan55 on 12-02-2008 - 08:40 PM

I have BCBS of Louisiana and it says that weight loss surgery is an exclusion. We talked to someone at a seminar and they said that if it was an exclusion then more than likely it could not be over tu Read More...

Insurance & Financing | Posted by iwant2becurvynotlumpy on 12-02-2008 - 08:29 PM

Anyway just joined the site and also just got done getting my first steps done. Doc said he would start paperwork with insurance. Currently I weigh in at 301, I have been overweight my hole life (s Read More...

Introductions | Posted by schafer on 12-02-2008 - 08:17 PM

Howdy everyone -- a question for the group. Was banded 2 weeks ago tomorrow -- everything went well. Feel great. Incisions healing nicely and get to start mushies tonight -- can anyone say mashed pot Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by trayrenee on 12-02-2008 - 08:04 PM

3 mths since surgery, lost 34 lbs. I feel wonderful! :thumbup: Lost a lot of weight first month. Second month did not lose any weight! Always hungry and sometimes cheated. :thumbdown: After second fil Read More...

Introductions | Posted by healthy nana on 12-02-2008 - 07:26 PM

Hi, I'm at the start of my journey I go to my first intro meeting at the jax weight loss center on 12/11. I believe my insurance won't cover the surgery (bcbs fl employee)so I'm expecting a very long Read More...

Introductions | Posted by lisa1976 on 12-02-2008 - 06:48 PM

I really think I need a fill. I am getting humgry every two or three hours. It stinks! I hope I do not gain weight. Bummer. I have an appointment for a fill on the 11th. I hav Read More...

Blogger : ColoradoChick 12-02-2008 - 11:10 PM
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I had surgery yesterday and it went well. I got there at about 7:30am, checked in, went to room where I had to give a urine sample, which is hard to do when you're not allow Read More...

Blogger : trina4ufl 12-02-2008 - 12:48 PM
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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...

Blogger : julie.ann 12-01-2008 - 10:44 PM
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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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