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I finally got my referral from my PCM today. Now, I need to go meet with the Bariatic team. I attened the seminar. SO now I guess I just wait to see what the next step is. I really hope this goes smoo Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by resintx on 08-21-2008 - 04:18 PM

I had my band on 11th August and I was doing great until yesterday when I developed a constant nagging pain under my skin all around the front of my waist above one of my Incisions. It's not really te Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by sam2003 on 08-21-2008 - 04:15 PM

Anybody self pay at st Mary's and Elizabeths in Louisville? Please tell me about your experiences. Denise

Doctors and Hospitals | Posted by denibun on 08-21-2008 - 04:05 PM

Hi I was banded on 7/25 almost a month ago and I have been on the progression diet.. I have been on mushy food for the last 3 weeks and have 2 more weeks to go on mushies.. however.. I have no fill in Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by new2me on 08-21-2008 - 04:01 PM

My primary care physician's office just called after the received the results of my latest lab tests. I was banded on July 24, but have been dieting since mid May and have lost 32 pounds. My diet has, Read More...

General Lap-Band Surgery Discussion | Posted by nyllrap on 08-21-2008 - 03:59 PM

I am into the second week of my liquids and I am having server cotton mouth.. makes it hard to sallow.. is this normal?

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by Missprdiva on 08-21-2008 - 03:51 PM

Hi Everyone, I am new to the site. Had surgery almost two years ago. After losing 30 pounds, but vomiting, I emptied my band for 1 year. I am looking to try again, hoping for success this time. Any Read More...

Introductions | Posted by murphynurse on 08-21-2008 - 03:20 PM

Actually banded 04/29. Had my 1st fill on June 11 and weight has stayed the same at 330. I cashed out a 401K and paid cash cause I figured if I didn't do it I would not be around to spend it the way I Read More...

Introductions | Posted by Doberman on 08-21-2008 - 03:17 PM

Hi all, I'm not new to the site, but this is my first post. I have finally completed all of the requirements for my insurance company and we submitted my file for approval today! I am excited, anxi Read More...

Introductions | Posted by KawasakiChick on 08-21-2008 - 03:10 PM

My mom was one of the first few in US to be banded. It was 2001 and she did not know a lot about it and there wasn't any sites like this for her. She had the band in for about a year or so. She lost 6 Read More...

General Lap-Band Surgery Discussion | Posted by karebare714 on 08-21-2008 - 03:07 PM

Hi there, I'm new here as of today. I was had Lap Band surgery on May 1st, 2004. It's been almost 5 years! Time flies. I was at 310 Lbs. when I had the surgery, but I averaged around 290 Lbs. usually Read More...

Introductions | Posted by PatrickS on 08-21-2008 - 02:48 PM

I am having surgery on Oct. 9th. I have two more tests to do. When getting my pre-op orders. I asked about smoking, I smoke occasionally, they told me stop smoking 6 weeks before surgery, and stay Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by triciat on 08-21-2008 - 02:45 PM

Has anyone had or going to have surgery with Dr. Ortiz?

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by hiwaykilla on 08-21-2008 - 02:34 PM

I know everyone is supposed to drink 8 glasses of water a day but I am bad about drinking water - does anyone know really how important it is to losing weight to drink that much or more water - I only Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by pjd3253 on 08-21-2008 - 02:25 PM

were you really prepared once you had the surgery or was it like WHAM? TIA Sandra

General Lap-Band Surgery Discussion | Posted by speck on 08-21-2008 - 02:23 PM

Lap-Band *Orphan Tells All (*Isabell is currently an Ambassador for Texas-based Lap-Band experts, iVital | Weight Loss, Life & You! - Weight Loss Surgery Programs, Health Care Service Provider, Weight Loss Center Texas (http://www.iVital.com). Why? Because her goal is to make sure what happened to Read More...

A few weeks ago I was sorting through school work and papers that came home in my fifth grader's backpack at the end of the school year and had been left in a pile. In his math folder I found this great handout: Problem-solving Top-ten List." It's intended to help students who are stuck on a math pr Read More...

Perhaps no topic in the area of weight loss and weight loss surgery receives as much attention as “emotional eating.” Hundreds of articles and books are written on this topic every year appearing in magazines, newspapers, websites and other media sources. But what exactly is emotional eating and why Read More...

I haven't been on a real date in probably 5 years. Mainly self esteme issues. I have now lost a total of 73 lbs pre-op and post-op. I think I am ready for the dating world aga Read More...

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I just told my boyrfried that we need to be on a break. After posting a thread with my thoughts of my childhood, I realized i have a lot of work to do on myself. I also found Read More...

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Good Morning, I'm getting ready to go to Orange County for my adjustment with Dr. Liu... weighed in at 216.5 this morning... ugh but hey it is what it is.... I'm going to tell Read More...

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Well:eek:, I am very nervous! I have BCBS of RI and everything has been submitted to my physician, Dr. Steinberg as of today. Now, I have to wait to hear from the insura Read More...

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Yay - its my Friday at work - I'm off tomorrow. I plan on going to the gym tonight and tomorrow when I'm off, I'll go during the day. I have had very very good restrictio Read More...

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So I did my usual Medifast stuff for breakfast and I was getting pretty hungry. My baby has been sick for the past few days, and it has been a challenge not to turn to food a Read More...

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