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I just started my pre-op diet yesterday and was down 5.5 pounds this morning. Now, I know that a lot of that was most likely water as I was in the bathroom ALOT but I still can't help but be thrilled Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by sistasassy on 09-06-2008 - 12:10 AM

Hi all! When I had my surgery on 8-20-08, my Dr told me I had a hernia that he had to repair while in surgery. I wasn't surprised, I knew this was common. Well, today I got a bill in the mail for $520 Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by rn_82 on 09-05-2008 - 10:38 PM

Hi everyone, I was banded three weeks ago and was wondering if anyone could explain to me why we are not allowed to drink with meals? Also, how long should we wait after eating to drink anything? M Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by LemonZest on 09-05-2008 - 10:14 PM

Hi my name is Quan and I'm in the process of getting all my testing done so I can get the lapband. I just joined this sight and it is very helpful.I have to go to my second sleep study on 9/7 I hope e Read More...

Introductions | Posted by jaynell31 on 09-05-2008 - 10:09 PM

Ok this is more exciting as crazy as it may seem than many if not all first dates I ever had before I got married. So this date is the date with the rest of my life. Hopefully a start of a beautifu Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by Maranda on 09-05-2008 - 09:50 PM

My name is Valerie. I have talked to my doctor about having the Lap Band surgery. I meet with my doctor on Tuesday to do all the blood work before he refers me to a clinic. I have some hoops to jum Read More...

Introductions | Posted by valerumba on 09-05-2008 - 09:40 PM

I just had my first fill, and my appetite is down.. but I haven't just yet began solid foods seeing how my Surgeon recommended a 48hr gap after my fill. So I understand that my weight-loss will be gr Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by yell_bell on 09-05-2008 - 09:30 PM

Hi, I am using Dr. Benavides and having my surgery at the SCoR. Has anyone used him, with him being out of network, using UHC with an in and out of network coverage? They said I would pay as if in net Read More...

General Lap-Band Surgery Discussion | Posted by januarysimp77 on 09-05-2008 - 09:14 PM

do you know how long after we've been banded that we can re-start birth control? =/ *hoping for this weekend lol* thanks!

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by KristyLynn on 09-05-2008 - 08:52 PM

I just had lap band put in 2 days ago and still in hospital since they started me off with ice cubes and couldnt keep down the liquid, not even my own spit would go down; so after 3 endoscopies they Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by pvmanuel7 on 09-05-2008 - 08:05 PM

I am new at all of this. Really dont have a clue. I have been approved for a loan that will be there for 6mo. If I am just now starting will I have my surgery before the 6mo is up? Will you ple Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by autumnleaves on 09-05-2008 - 07:31 PM

I had my third fill in my Realize band last week, going from 5cc to 6cc. The first 24 hours were miserable...I could only drink a little water at time and definitely no food. I can now drink without Read More...

Lap-Band Fills | Posted by MtnCat on 09-05-2008 - 07:21 PM

Hello fellow banders has anyone gone through this procedure and found a small hernia??? Dr is not sure if he wants to fix it.. he feels it maybe ok? Is this something that can prolong my surgery?:conf Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by heather.vasquez on 09-05-2008 - 06:54 PM

My surgery is on Wednesday. I'm really excited about it, nervous too. I have been reading these " Lapband didn't work for me" posts and those scare me, I mean granted I truly believe that if you follo Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by xxnocorexx on 09-05-2008 - 06:53 PM

Has anyone experienced your doctor's office lying about pre-surgical requirements? I began the process by first calling my insurance provider and asking what was required for surgery. I was told only Read More...

General Lap-Band Surgery Discussion | Posted by starr on 09-05-2008 - 06:46 PM

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So when the alarm went off at 5 this morning I was a little pissed off, what was I thinking? Well I did it, I got up and ran for 30 minutes Wahoo!! It occurred to me that th Read More...

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I must confess I feel really good. I am starting my full liquid diet tomorrow and I have been exercising and have been cleaning house. I went and had a manicure and pedicure t Read More...

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For my preop I will only have to be on liquids for 2 days!! WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!! If I am going to be a bypass, can I still be on lapbandtalk???

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When I woke this morning, I had planned on doing a quick blog before I went for the procedures, but I got lazy. Anyway, the upper GI and the GB ultrasound are done. The G Read More...

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