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  1. Insurance, CoreSource, Savannah, GA

    By AshleyG2014,   
    • 12 replies
    • 5,412 views

  2. Anyone Being Banded in November???

    By Lcubed,
    • 85 replies
    • 5,405 views

  3. Headaches during liver reduction

    By ChrisInc2,
    • 26 replies
    • 5,405 views

  4. Will pills get stuck?

    By 010308,
    • 57 replies
    • 5,405 views

  5. Did you ever have second thoughts?

    By ALittleMe0914,
    • 53 replies
    • 5,402 views

  6. Got nekkid at work yesterday !

    By Dub,
    • 90 replies
    • 5,398 views

  7. November 19Th- Officially

    By selbradey,
    • 106 replies
    • 5,396 views

  8. May 8th! Any May surgeries out there?!

    By Ylm87,
    • 108 replies
    • 5,388 views

  9. What counts as water.? Mayo Clinic answer

    By sfeiner,
    • 6 replies
    • 5,387 views

  10. Doc said weight loss plan was a waste of time. I need encouraged.

    By Beck90,
    • 92 replies
    • 5,372 views

  11. How Much Is Your Lap Band Surgery Co-pay???

    By GipsyGirl,
    • 15 replies
    • 5,368 views

  12. Anxiety attacks before surgery

    By KanesMom,   
    • 10 replies
    • 5,368 views

  13. Belly button ring in or out?

    By fivestar,
    • 23 replies
    • 5,367 views

  14. Pre op diet protein shakes... Help?!

    By irockedthe80s,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,362 views

  15. Being fired

    By Jan just starting,
    • 42 replies
    • 5,356 views

  16. 1800getslim

    By sherryaperez,
    • 16 replies
    • 5,355 views

  17. Glucerna Shakes????

    By *slim*,
    • 7 replies
    • 5,353 views

  18. Sugar free Popsicles

    By ld33,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,353 views

  19. Psychological evaluation

    By evy17,
    • 41 replies
    • 5,341 views

  20. Overeating since im gonna have surgery

    By Smilejoelle1,
    • 79 replies
    • 5,338 views

  21. I am really afraid!

    By tinamichael,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,338 views

  22. Stupid people and their stupid opinions

    By spoodles,
    • 67 replies
    • 5,331 views

  23. Having to lose 14-20lbs before surgery

    By BeautifulSharifah,
    • 36 replies
    • 5,331 views

  24. September Banders!

    By dubaiboy,
    • 94 replies
    • 5,330 views

  25. Need Name of Non-flavored Protein powder please

    By Chele,
    • 16 replies
    • 5,325 views

  26. Pre-OP Liquid diet recipes

    By chamilton0323,
    • 19 replies
    • 5,323 views

  27. Nexium After Lap Band Surgery

    By Determined and Ready,
    • 10 replies
    • 5,321 views

  28. Lap-Band Buddies!

    By InkedLexeme,   
    • 64 replies
    • 5,311 views

  29. Anyone else have March 29th surgery date r in Delaware?

    By Phillygirl_in_DE,
    • 92 replies
    • 5,304 views

  30. Crying :( - High White Blood Cell Count

    By Tracyde730,
    • 7 replies
    • 5,300 views

  31. Pre-Op Lap Band Surgery diet...not so bad!

    By lfisher,
    • 21 replies
    • 5,291 views

  32. Clear liquid diet and my feeling weak and sick

    By jamie5711,
    • 6 replies
    • 5,281 views

  33. after surgery

    By bubbly78,
    • 57 replies
    • 5,281 views

  34. Nurse Bandsters??

    By jesbowne,
    • 68 replies
    • 5,278 views

  35. multiple sclerosis and gastric sleeve

    By MSer07,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,278 views

  36. Christmas Gastric Sleeve Surgery Booked - December 21st! Anyone else in December?

    By tenzinblue,   
    • 79 replies
    • 5,274 views

  37. 100+ Positive Reasons to get the Lapband and outcomes

    By SkinnyMiniMe,
    • 55 replies
    • 5,271 views

  38. cost of lap band and hiatal hernia surgery?

    By amber22,
    • 6 replies
    • 5,271 views

  39. Anyone get REALLY scared close to surgery?

    By char3672,
    • 81 replies
    • 5,270 views

  40. Who is scared to give up food?

    By smile121,
    • 69 replies
    • 5,266 views

  41. Getting Sleeved Young

    By Amber,
    • 34 replies
    • 5,262 views

  42. Insurance Tricare?

    By claddagh66,
    • 85 replies
    • 5,260 views

  43. sleep apnea/CPAP machines

    By Tyco's mom,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,257 views

  44. How much time off work?

    By kastoner,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,250 views

  45. How was your recovery 1 week after surgery

    By too much of me,
    • 59 replies
    • 5,249 views

  46. Can I smoke after surgery / Why YES I CAN!!

    By jubjub,
    • 50 replies
    • 5,246 views

  47. December Surgery Date...Woohoo!

    By Lkk0158,
    • 90 replies
    • 5,244 views

  48. Ninja, Bullet, Blender Or Food Processor?

    By ladiJ,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,243 views

  49. Pre-Op Journey

    By hwequestrian,
    • 63 replies
    • 5,242 views

  50. June 24th Peeps chime in!

    By Sleevefornellie,
    • 120 replies
    • 5,241 views

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    • rlcpd

      rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
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    • LadyVeteran1

      LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
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