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I know that drinking from a straw is a big 'no no', but I have caught myself a couple of times doing it before I realized. I felt nothing different than drinking just from a glass. Does anyone drin Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by PaulaTx on 08-30-2008 - 10:47 AM

My doctor has me stand up while he does my fills. He's never missed and it takes 2 minutes to complete the procedure. He says this helps with equilibrium and with complications after? Has anyone els Read More...

Lap-Band Fills | Posted by DesertRose on 08-30-2008 - 10:22 AM

Fellow Bandsters: We all know the basics of the Science regarding our Band surgery, and understand the mechanics of the restriction. The Science is "What IS" about our altered anatomy. To me, t Read More...

General Lap-Band Support | Posted by Jack on 08-30-2008 - 09:18 AM

At last, this morning..... hard work, patience, and determination paid off...... Onederland! http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb21/NancyLu52/August%202008/Onederland.jpg?t=1220105463 I haven't Read More...

General Lap-Band Surgery Discussion | Posted by Northwest_Nance on 08-30-2008 - 09:13 AM

OK so, I was cooking breakfast for the kids this morning. We have ballgames starting at 4 today so i wanted to make sure they had a good breakfast and will have a good lunch. I fixed sand dollar pan Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by sassymama on 08-30-2008 - 09:02 AM

Hello, I am Sage in Cocoa, FL. Over 20 years ago I was injuried in my back. Since that time I have slowly gained 100lbs. I am looking for any one in the area that knows doctors here that can recomm Read More...

Introductions | Posted by sage on 08-30-2008 - 08:57 AM

I got approval from BCBS in July. I got fired Aug 18th and my insurance terminates at the end of Aug. I will definitely do Cobra if the approval is going to carry over. Does anyone know if an insuranc Read More...

Insurance & Financing | Posted by JamImagine on 08-30-2008 - 12:32 AM

does anyone smoke pot? what do you think would happen if I did? i haven't since months before my surgery, but will be seeing some people this weekend for labor day and kind of want to. i don't w Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by miss mouse on 08-29-2008 - 11:36 PM

Hey out there!!! :teeth_smile: Has anyone had their surgery with Dr. Nirmul with True Results?? The surgery is done in Phoenix and the True Reults office is in Scottsdale on Raintree. I like the sta Read More...

Doctors and Hospitals | Posted by cindersnaz on 08-29-2008 - 11:06 PM

Hello everyone, I am new to this site so let me introduce myself. My name is Ashleigh, I got my surgery on 4/2/08. I have neen doing well so far. I am kind of stuck in a rut this past 5 weeks or so go Read More...

Introductions | Posted by ~FULLfillMeNt~ on 08-29-2008 - 10:40 PM

Hi all, Just wanted to say hi. I just joined. I was banded on Aug. 13, and I feel great. I have lost 11 pounds since starting at the Northwest Weightloss Clinic in Everett, WA. That includes my pre Read More...

Introductions | Posted by LaurieF on 08-29-2008 - 10:34 PM

( laughing) I guess you could call this a NSV. I had to go in and get a stress test today and all that blah blah blah. ( just standard stuff) I was dreading it. Talk about being stressed over a stress Read More...

General Lap-Band Support | Posted by Laurinda on 08-29-2008 - 10:33 PM

I am in the very early stages of researching lap band surgery but I think that I will probably do it. I have learned alot from your posts and hope to get to know you all better. I am a 39 year old mal Read More...

Introductions | Posted by RPD on 08-29-2008 - 10:13 PM

i was banded in march by dr. stowers i ve lost 40lbs so far glad to find some place to take with other people thats had the samething :thumbup:

Introductions | Posted by popeye on 08-29-2008 - 10:09 PM

I am new to the site and to be honest new to the whole Forum Chatting. But here it goes. I am approximately 100lbs over weight. Been battling with my weight for my whole life and like many others I Read More...

Introductions | Posted by longn2bskinny on 08-29-2008 - 09:36 PM

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...

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...

Oh my...still waiting on insurance but just found out I'm GOING TO BE A GRANDMA!!! I am 40 years old and my 21 year old son and his wife are expecting! I'm excited and upset Read More...

Blogger : annecolorgreen 08-29-2008 - 08:30 PM
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:cry_smile: HI ALL, WELL LET ME GET RIGHT TO IT ! I AM FROM HOUSTON AND WAS BANDED IN LATE JUNE 2008,BEING WE WERE SELF PAY (INS. WOULD NOT PAY:angry_smile:) MY WOUNDERFUL HU Read More...

Blogger : evybk 08-29-2008 - 03:21 PM
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I started this journey by filling out a form from a local surgeon and going to an informational meeting. I have Humana insurance but there is an exclusion written by my employ Read More...

Blogger : JWRN 08-29-2008 - 02:54 PM
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Woke up with another headache today. It must be the lack of food. I have had so few liquids, other than water and yet have gained 1.5 lbs. Guess my body is trying to hold on t Read More...

Blogger : shaversd 08-29-2008 - 08:28 AM
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I begin this blog with venting my frustrations. My loss this month has been horrible. On Aug. 6th I had lost 41 pounds since my surgery back in April on the 19th of this yea Read More...

Blogger : 88KEYZ 08-29-2008 - 06:48 AM
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So after finding out that my insurance will not cover the surgery and that disappointment I informed my family of what has transpired. Each one has come back to saying that ma Read More...

Blogger : Florida Pete 08-29-2008 - 06:20 AM
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Pre Op Start Photo 328.68lb - 149.4kgs Surgery is the 15th September 2008

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on 08-30-2008 - 06:44 AM

Pre Op Start Photo 328.68lb - 149.4kgs Surgery is the 15th September 2008

Posted by BandAiDowUnder
on 08-30-2008 - 06:44 AM

Pre Op Start Photo 328.68lb - 149.4kgs Surgery is the 15th September 2008

Posted by BandAiDowUnder
on 08-30-2008 - 06:44 AM

Pre Op Start Photo 328.68lb - 149.4kgs Surgery is the 15th September 2008

Posted by BandAiDowUnder
on 08-30-2008 - 06:44 AM

Pre Op Start Photo 328.68lb - 149.4kgs Surgery is the 15th September 2008

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on 08-30-2008 - 06:44 AM

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