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hi every one i had my surgery in december 2007 since then i have not lost a single pound i only lost 10 kg pre op after that i not lost any thing i have got three fills but some times i feel food go Read More...

Lap-Band Fills | Posted by alina123 on 08-29-2008 - 02:24 PM

I WAS BANDED AUGUST 21, 2008 AND WEIGHED THIS MORNING AND FINALLY UNDER 300 LBS. I HAVEN'T BEEN UNDER 300 LBS IN YRS...WOOHOO TWOTERVILLE....:biggrin:

General Lap-Band Support | Posted by Marie alverson on 08-29-2008 - 01:56 PM

I am sorry to bother you but I have another question .... how much can some of you eat after lap band without getting it tightened .... should I get my band tightened If I plateau but really cant eat Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by parul on 08-29-2008 - 01:42 PM

If you stretch your pouch, does it ever go back to it's normal size? Or do you just live with a larger pouch?

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by lhooper on 08-29-2008 - 01:32 PM

I feel pretty good today. I have been sleeping like crap, as I'm sure you can all imagine. I am up 2 pounds :[ which is depressing. It is also another stress factor since i have to lose 10 pounds now Read More...

General Lap-Band Surgery Discussion | Posted by Hollie519 on 08-29-2008 - 01:30 PM

I am not being banded until 9/23 but have started to ease myself into the 2 week pre-op diet because I have always had a problem with low blood pressure. In fact, one time at the doctors the nurse ke Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by jetsy62 on 08-29-2008 - 01:26 PM

HI ALL.ANYWAY I GOT ALL MY PAPER STUFF DONE IN JULY,PYSCHO ELV DIETICIAN,DR DIET 6 MONTHS AND MY LAP BAND PLACE SENT IT ALL IN JULY 17,SHE TOLD ME COULD TAKE 2,3 MONTHS TO HEAR BACK,SO ANYWAY I CALLED Read More...

General Lap-Band Surgery Discussion | Posted by nazzy on 08-29-2008 - 01:13 PM

ok... here it is .... I am really confused ... can you please help me and let me know the weight of food that I can eat at one time and should I measure the weight before cooking or after cooking ... Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by parul on 08-29-2008 - 01:12 PM

I had my surgery 2 weeks ago today. I was told I could have soft food such as cottage cheese and soft foods od that consistency. Everytime I eat it hurts, it goes down fine, but I feel a pain in my Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by angiegood on 08-29-2008 - 11:41 AM

So surgery is approaching, I'm sure it's normal to start second guessing but I am.(not the surgery) I didn't get to be 85lbs overweight by eating a little to much. I have food issues. I have been p Read More...

General Lap-Band Surgery Discussion | Posted by speck on 08-29-2008 - 11:37 AM

I'm a 41 year old mother of two banded almost 3 years ago. I had originally lost 47 pounds and have gained 15 back. It's no surprise seeing as I only eat chips, dip and ice cream. Before everyone star Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by michelle1820 on 08-29-2008 - 11:36 AM

Hi all, I am planning to do the band in Sep with Dr. Jay. Anyone planning with Dr. Jay? I like Dr. Jay but waited from 230pm to 415pm for my first consult. I got the paperwork for my lab and EKG Read More...

Doctors and Hospitals | Posted by ebony on 08-29-2008 - 11:29 AM

Beginning my fourth week post OP. I woke up this AM to begin my day, went to eat breakfast and got this horrible pain between my shoulders. :sad: It lasted for about 5 minutes then eased up. Was a Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by alcambra on 08-29-2008 - 11:07 AM

Well, I have been banded for 11 days now and still feel great. I have not cheated on the liquid diet, except for the accidental noodle or two that got into my mouth when eating soup. Here is where I Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by djw6171 on 08-29-2008 - 10:49 AM

This is kind of off topic but I have family that might move to Ohio and I had a couple of questions. I also didn't know where to post this so if I did it in the wrong place I apologize. Thank to eve Read More...

Introductions | Posted by agatha on 08-29-2008 - 10:43 AM

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...

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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Well, my life as a Bandster has just begun! I arrived at the hospital at 6 a.m. yesterday with my amazing folks (who flew in from KY to be with me - what a blessing!) By 6:45 Read More...

Blogger : Carly 08-28-2008 - 11:22 PM
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:unsure:I had surgery on 04-27-08 its 08-28-08 and I've lost 40 pds. I thought it would be easy but it hasn't.3wks ago I had to get my port turned that required out patient se Read More...

Blogger : two two 08-28-2008 - 10:51 PM
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Banded Monday, home by 5:30 that night. It's now Thursday and I'm doing okay. Some pain with the gas but not too horrible. More irritating than anything else. Using the Ga Read More...

Blogger : heartfire 08-28-2008 - 06:43 PM
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A few pics from my 3 weeks in paradise

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on 08-29-2008 - 12:00 PM

A few pics from my 3 weeks in paradise

Posted by jetti
on 08-29-2008 - 12:00 PM

A few pics from my 3 weeks in paradise

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on 08-29-2008 - 11:53 AM

A few pics from my 3 weeks in paradise

Posted by jetti
on 08-29-2008 - 10:54 AM

A few pics from my 3 weeks in paradise

Posted by jetti
on 08-29-2008 - 10:54 AM

A few pics from my 3 weeks in paradise

Posted by jetti
on 08-29-2008 - 10:51 AM

A few pics from my 3 weeks in paradise

Posted by jetti
on 08-29-2008 - 10:51 AM

A few pics from my 3 weeks in paradise

Posted by jetti
on 08-29-2008 - 10:51 AM

A few pics from my 3 weeks in paradise

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on 08-29-2008 - 10:29 AM

A few pics from my 3 weeks in paradise

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on 08-29-2008 - 10:29 AM