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:confused: I am 4 days post op and although I had my mind made up to do it, I have some regret due to the discomfort and pain I still feel. Just wondered if there were others who had regrets within t Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by health4life on 09-06-2008 - 11:11 AM

Yay I was cleared for surgery and its on Sept 18th!!! I've started my pre-op diet, but I have a question. My pre-op diet consists of only 4 and a half cans of slim fast a day (thats what the doctor Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by HeavyK on 09-06-2008 - 10:29 AM

Have lost 15 lbs so far on the pre-op diet but man I have been short tempered and curt with people, I hear it come out and usually apologize afterward (unless I really meant it... :blush:). I researc Read More...

General Lap-Band Surgery Discussion | Posted by debduck on 09-06-2008 - 10:19 AM

hello, I was banded on May 27,2007 and have lost a total of 50 lbs. It was a little tough in the begining but got easier with time. Now one year later I was hoping to have lost more weight. I have rec Read More...

Introductions | Posted by tuey02 on 09-06-2008 - 09:57 AM

Hi everyone, I have been reading posts for a while, and decided since my pre-op day is scheduled and I'm nervous...that I needed to interact for support. Has anyone else had a full day of pre-op prep Read More...

Introductions | Posted by imsoready on 09-06-2008 - 08:09 AM

morning has anyone used a doctor from faulkner hospital?

Doctors and Hospitals | Posted by karen123 on 09-06-2008 - 08:03 AM

ok I have been researching and getting a headache can someone tell me in simple terms what the difference of lap and realize bands are? thnx

Introductions | Posted by karen123 on 09-06-2008 - 07:59 AM

Ok, I'm fairly new to all of this. I love this place. I've learned more on this web site than anywhere. I began this journey in Dec. of 07. I've done my pulmonary. check, my heart check and my psyc. Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by CyndyG on 09-06-2008 - 07:57 AM

I went to a seminar by Dr. Van Wagner the other night. I liked him a lot. I can't afford the program fee, esp if I get denied or get cold feet and decide against it... also wanted other opinions and t Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by Leighann on 09-06-2008 - 07:55 AM

I am at the beginning stages here and haven't had a consultation yet (went to a seminar the other night and going to one Tuesday) so I am concerned my meds might rule me out for some reason. I have Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by Leighann on 09-06-2008 - 07:49 AM

HI! My name is Candace and I was just banded yesterday!! I live in Montgomery Texas and my Dr is Dr. Wilkenfeld. Hope to make some 'band buddies' here :) Candace 313/?/160

Introductions | Posted by Dancingcat on 09-06-2008 - 06:05 AM

Hi, i'm just starting my lap band journey. Have been cleared through insurance, picked out my Dr...Dr. Schram, Ypsilant Mi, and have gone through the psych screening. Has anyone had previous prob Read More...

Introductions | Posted by chariTee on 09-06-2008 - 05:35 AM

Dear all , thanks all for the continuous help and comments in this forum, and i would like to thank everyone who gave helpful information. My problem is that i was banned in almost 1 year and a ha Read More...

POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) | Posted by muns on 09-06-2008 - 05:17 AM

PLEASE banded 13/07/08 had 3cc fill 20/08/08 only a few pounds loss, what should I do? do I need to be filled more, I can feel some restriction. But get hungry alot too! I have no point of satisfactio Read More...

Introductions | Posted by Melange on 09-06-2008 - 03:42 AM

Hi everyone - I'm scheduled for surgery on 9/11. Should I be avoiding asprin, ibuprophen, etc? I have a cold and have been taking both. I don't remember my doctor saying anything about this, and th Read More...

PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers | Posted by scubadarz on 09-06-2008 - 03:23 AM

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I faced my most fear and my most want on Thurs, the 4th. I hate needles and it was really hard to go through it, but God gave me such a great peace and now I am on the road t Read More...

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I know I should be happy but I am disappointed in myself. Today I weighed for the first time since my surgery 8/29/08. I have only lost 5.4 lbs. I have been on the clear liqui Read More...

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Good Saturday morning! I was down another pound yesterday but am not going to weigh this morning. Just feel kind of fat today so I will skip it. Don't wanna bring myself do Read More...

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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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What is in a label? What is a label? There are many kinds of labels. What we give ourselves often becomes our self fulfilling prophecies. Hurt, alone, scared, angry, single, m Read More...

Blogger : Boo Boo Kitty 09-05-2008 - 07:41 PM
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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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