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I am having my first fill tomorrow with no instructions from the doctor. Can I eat solid food, or should I stick to liquids?

Lap-Band Fills | Posted by LibbyS on 09-05-2008 - 01:08 AM

Has anyone out there had to be re-banded because the lap band port was defective ?

General Lap-Band Surgery Discussion | Posted by sabelawell on 09-04-2008 - 11:48 PM

Hello everyone. Today I had my first fill done at the Naval Medical center, and there was just so many complications! My port had moved up, and the doctor had to poke me quite a few times, honestly be Read More...

Lap-Band Fills | Posted by yell_bell on 09-04-2008 - 11:39 PM

Hi all, I had my 5th fill today, and went from 5cc to 6cc (10cc band). I had very little if any restriction before, and now... Dr. had me drink water after fill, went down fine, when I got home 30 mi Read More...

General Lap-Band Surgery Discussion | Posted by jayme on 09-04-2008 - 11:35 PM

I ve lost quiet a bit of weight but still not at goal but.... Im gonna get an unfill for a little while. I plan to still go to the gym and watch what I eat. I just cant get most food down. Even if I c Read More...

Lap-Band Fills | Posted by saravalintine on 09-04-2008 - 11:22 PM

kindly help me .... i got banded on 28/6 and have lost 30 lbs without a fill ... first things is that I am having my monthly cycles and I have gained 2 lbs . Everytime I gain weight during my cy Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by parul on 09-04-2008 - 10:51 PM

Hello, My name is Sarah and I had the rRealize band put in on 8/08/08. Since then I have lost 21 pounds. I don't have my first fill scheduled until 9/22 and for the last week or so I have had trouble Read More...

Introductions | Posted by Sarah1103 on 09-04-2008 - 10:51 PM

Only 6 more days until I get banded! I am SOOOOO excited! :lol: I am SO ready for this! I registered at the hospital today and I couldnt stop smiling! Of course i'm nervous, and even a little scared. Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by Yayforme on 09-04-2008 - 10:42 PM

Hi everyone! I finally feel like the process has begun! I was first scheduled for my seminar with the surgeon in April, but I kind of had cold feet and cancelled. I made another appt and it was toni Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by Annie0341 on 09-04-2008 - 10:33 PM

Has anyone been banded by or heard anything about Dr. David Rohrer, Dr. Amy Elizabeth Martin, or Dr. Dale Mortenson from Benifis Bariatric Institute in Great Falls Montanna? I'm from Alberta and wait Read More...

Doctors and Hospitals | Posted by MarieF on 09-04-2008 - 10:32 PM

I am meeting with my surgeon on Tuesday! I am so excited! What should I expect? Tests? Meeting with a nutritionist? What do you think!?

Introductions | Posted by slynclark on 09-04-2008 - 10:17 PM

I don't want to seem computer illiterate but can someone advise how I get my ticker on my profile. I think it would help me and do you have to update it at ticker factory every time you enter a new w Read More...

Introductions | Posted by anthrochika on 09-04-2008 - 10:07 PM

I am on day 3 after being banded and everything is going great except my back pain. That was my first complaint coming out of surgery and still my complaint today. The pain is right in the middle of Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by mominthebox on 09-04-2008 - 09:44 PM

Hi all I'm new here!:thumbup: My surgery day is september 30th. three weeks away. I'm so nervous. Any advice? Also...fatty liver, can they do the surgery if you have it? thanks!!! Britt:sm Read More...

Introductions | Posted by Britt_bander_235 on 09-04-2008 - 09:40 PM

Hello, Just registered for the lapbandtalk today. I have already had my surgery in March of 2007. I went to Mexico because I could not afford self-pay in U.S.. I live in Pittsburgh and am going t Read More...

Introductions | Posted by anthrochika on 09-04-2008 - 09:20 PM

Join for me as Amelia Brazell interviews me on my book "Transformation Caravan" a look into my own lap-band journey. "Transformation Caravan" by Coach Cher [/URL]Coach Cher founded Banded Together to help Weight Loss Surgery patients create a more successful weight loss surgery journey and ex Read More...

Free Teleclass Coming Your Way! After taking a summer break, I'm happy to announce that my free teleclass series is starting up again in September. The next free teleclass is on a specialized topic: Emotional Eating, Overeating, and Success After Weight Loss Surgery (http://www.enduringchange.com/ Read More...

I have decided to treat this birthday as most people would treat new years, time to make a resolution to myself. I have never been one to go along with the crowd, so on Jan. Read More...

Blogger : tracymom 09-04-2008 - 11:54 PM
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I have never been skinny. I cannot even imagine what it would be like. Ever since I was a child I was big. So now to think that I might actually be a weight that I haven't bee Read More...

Blogger : ShellShock 09-04-2008 - 11:34 PM
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OK, I've identified a pattern. I do well for a week or two, go to the gym, eat right, lose weight. Then I lose my grip and stop going to the gym, eat too much, eat chocolate, Read More...

Blogger : cherieinnv 09-04-2008 - 11:24 PM
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Okay, I went and ate waaay too much today. Now my stomache really hurts. Again. I know I have to get a grip, and soon. But I've had a real hard time finding an answer to this Read More...

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Blogger : Bimbabe 09-04-2008 - 05:42 PM
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So, over the long weekend I did my first closet clean out - woo hoo! There were 2 bags of clothes that no longer fit me. I'm just over 40 pounds lost in 2 months since I start Read More...

Blogger : aclubb 09-04-2008 - 04:40 PM
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I've lost 19 pounds in total...including the pre-op diet. Things have gotten really slow! Here are some pics from my recent vacation. Still not a lot of body shots...but I KNOW there will be some one day!!

Posted by Surgery4me
on 09-05-2008 - 12:35 AM

I've lost 19 pounds in total...including the pre-op diet. Things have gotten really slow! Here are some pics from my recent vacation. Still not a lot of body shots...but I KNOW there will be some one day!!

Posted by Surgery4me
on 09-05-2008 - 12:35 AM

I've lost 19 pounds in total...including the pre-op diet. Things have gotten really slow! Here are some pics from my recent vacation. Still not a lot of body shots...but I KNOW there will be some one day!!

Posted by Surgery4me
on 09-05-2008 - 12:35 AM

I've lost 19 pounds in total...including the pre-op diet. Things have gotten really slow! Here are some pics from my recent vacation. Still not a lot of body shots...but I KNOW there will be some one day!!

Posted by Surgery4me
on 09-05-2008 - 12:35 AM

Before and during pics.

Posted by maziemommy
on 09-04-2008 - 08:43 PM

Before and during pics.

Posted by maziemommy
on 09-04-2008 - 08:43 PM

Before and during pics.

Posted by maziemommy
on 09-04-2008 - 08:43 PM

Before and during pics.

Posted by maziemommy
on 09-04-2008 - 08:43 PM

Before and during pics.

Posted by maziemommy
on 09-04-2008 - 08:43 PM

Posted by cherrykot
on 09-04-2008 - 07:48 PM