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I can see mine sticking out some. I had my surgery on 10/5. I am just wondering if I need to lose more weight before it is hidden, or if it will always be sticking out. It is flat but you can see the raised section under my skin where it is. Just curious.

<p>I would like to talk with someone that has had the LAPBAND surgery? I've schedule my surgery for November 16th, I'm excited but scared. </p>

4 days to been banded and im scared of dying during surgery or should i say i got a feeling im gonna die ,,,,,please tell me thats a stupid insane feeling,,,, have others had the same fear and feeling? i got 3 kids , i wanna grow old and skinny with them...

Hi all! I just signed up for this website and am having my surgery on November 14th. I'm a little nervous, but mostly excited. I have a ton of questions- but of course I can't think of them all right now. How long did most of you do the pre-op liquid diet and what exactly did you all eat? I was told by my doctor to do the diet for three days, but I will do it for longer if it will help make the surgery easier or less painful afterwards. Please give me your advice- anything will help. Thanks! Jen

I am starting to get hungry now. It is also tough because I have a husband that can eat anything & a daughter that takes after him. They are eating pizza etc. I know it is probably mental but WOW I smell it & go crazy. I am eating scrambled eggs while they induldge on all of the junk that got me where I "was". I had lost 12 pounds on my 2 week visit. I go back on 11/5 for a fill & maybe 1 more before thanksgiving depending on how I am feeling. If I am feeling ok then I get one before the holidays. I feel like I am not loosing anymore & I am afraid to eat. I have only eaten 2 meals the last few days because I do not want to gain. I am hungry but afraid to g…

Hi Everyone I am knew to this site. I will be having lapband done October 25/07. Has anyone here had theirs done by Dr Yau at the Prince Arthur Medical Centre in Toronto? I am very excited to have this done. I am wanting to lose 84 lbs. How soon after surgery did you notice the wait coming off ? How much did you lose in the first couple of months? I have heard the heavier you are the more you lose. Is there anyone who wants to lose the same as me? My BMI is 33. I have found this site to be very very helpful. Thank-you everyone for posting your before and after emotional and physical feelings. I am a pretty good healer and really want to get this weight off that I hav…

Hi everyone. I had my surgery on 10/22/07. I've had some ups and downs this week with blood sugar problems, but overall feel I'm doing well and am planning to go back to work tomorrow. My dietician recommended the Syntrax Nectar protein powder, which I'm using. While the taste isn't too bad, the smell of it is awful (at least to me). Anyone have suggestions for another brand to try?

I am new here and will be getting my lapband on November 15, 2007. I am overly happy about getting a new lease on life. I have struggled with my weight all of my life and I feel as though my weight has made me put my life on hold. I have tried so many diets only to fail. My biggest reason for losing the weight is to be healthy and to get pregnant. I have struggled with infertility for the past 9 years and I feel like I am losing time. My doctor says that my weight is the biggest problem for my infertility. I am looking forward to a brand new start on life. Sunshiny

I was banded on 8/11/05, I have lost 160 pounds with 50 to go. I have not been exercising because I feel I can't even complete the day! My labs are fine, Protein has been increased to 90Gm per day, about 800 cals per day total. I am a 48 year old woman, I wonder if I have symptoms of peri menopause?? Any one else out there feel pretty tired like I do? Thanks!:notagree

Hi, My name is Darla, my sister, a friend, and myself were banded on Oct. 15th, 2007. I just wanted to say hi to everyone and I am looking forward to getting to know some of you. Please feel free to contact me. Thanks, Darla

Did you tell people you were having it done? Did you eat like you were never going to eat again?????:hungry: Did you establish an exercise program? What was your favorite Protein drink and where did you purchase. :help:

Hi everyone, I am not a bandster, and will not be receiving a band. I used to be 300 pounds, and am now 175. I am a male, 5'10". I have always had a passion for obesity and bariatrics research, and my current focus has been on LAGB. From my research, I am wondering why people seem to prefer the LapBand and Midband to The swedish band. I have noticed that the swedish band is now approved in the USA..are people excited for this? From a surgeon's perspective, why do they seem to prefer the Lapband over the Swedish.... I look forward to learning more and meeting you all. Danny

I am just getting started on investigating the lap band and have a couple of questions. 1. How does one go about choosing the right doctor. I have been on the website and seen which doctors in the area have been certified. Does anyone know where do you go to see their success rates and if they have any compliants, etc. 2. Would you all suggest going to a seminar or just straight to the Doctor? Thanks. allic:help:

Hello everyone, I am really :scared:right now. I am 4 days away from having my lapband surgery. Any suggestions and comments:confused:

Hi everyone, I am new to this site and I think this will be good for me to talk to other lap band people. I will be banded on Oct. 15th and I am very excited about the procedure. My main concern now is that I have to be on a liquid diet 10 days before my surgery. I need help on what I will be able to eat. I do not like yogurt or cottage cheese. Any help would be appreciated.

I have been over weight most of my life. My sister and mother are both over weight. I am 30 years old and living in France. I have to pay the person doing it 700 and the person doing the anesthesia 150 kind of on the high side even thought he gets paid for doing it. I am looking for people who has lap band and can walk me thought everything. Like what to eat and do I take multi vitamins. And how much weigth you have lost and other things.:help:

Hi Everyone, I am wanting to get the lap band and have done what feels like a tremendous amount of research. I know this is what I want, and what I need. I have three small kids and I want to live to see them grow up. I want to address my weight before it's too late. I have been looking at going to Mexico and the US. Can anybody recommend any really good doctors. Can anybody tell me who to stear away from? I don't want to put my life in the palms of someones hands who I can't trust. Thank you for any feedback. PS. Also, do you have any tips for a newbie. I have been reading on this forum and so far I think its great.

Hi! I've been on this site for quite awhile but never really introduced myself. I'm just a few weeks from getting a lapband in Topeka, Ks. My doctor is Dr. Hamilton and I will be at St. Frances Hospital. He lets his patients go home the same day. I'm scared and excited at the same time. I am sixty years old and diabetic. I am short and weigh 214. I want to get to 140. Could someone tell me if there is a web with people my age.? I would like to talk with them since I am older than all of you. You have been a GREAT help for me......Thanks.....LBelle:)

I have never participated in any forum, so someone please let me know if I'm doing it wrong. I'm considering LBS and seeing if others are happy with it. I am one of the marginals - need to lose about 60 lbs. I have been dieting all my life, up, down and back up. I need help.

help, ive uploaded profile picture , gone through the edit section , ive done it all right, but when i post there is no picture WHY?:help:

Hi all! I am so excited about my surgery coming up on 11/2/07. My doctor is Dr. Felix Spiegel. Currently I am 224 lbs. and I can not wait for that number to drop down.

I am a self pay "potential" client, because our employer has excluded the surgery from coverage, thus I am researching my lap-band options. I have talked to several agencies in Mexico, as I live in Texas, I am leaning toward Dr. Rodriguez in Juarez. My questions are, 1)What are the differences between the surgery in the US & the surgery in Mexico? 2)The first thing I have noticed is in Mexico you stay in the hospital for days, here in the US I am home by evening. Is that because the procedure in Mexico is different, perhaps more invasive, and my body needs the hospital stay to heal? I've heard the company line but would like the real experience. 3) In Mexico…

First I want to say I think this forum is absolutely awesome. I had no idea there were so many people out there who have been banded. I just had my first child Matthew 3 months ago. I've been considering getting banded for some time but since Matt was born I've put my efforts into high gear. I've signed up to attend a seminar in my area. My problem is convincing my wife that this is a good idea. My BMI is currently 53 and I don't see many other options. Any ideas??

I am new here.us I was banded July 26 by Dr. Adam Glasgow. Have lost 53 lbs. so far. Was feeling really hungry lately and had my first fill today. I am hoping the fill keeps my weight loss on track.

I'm new to here on this forum. Hello I got couple questions that may have been asked couple times on forum but here it goes..... My insurance is Blue Cross of CA (PPO) My BMI is 48 :embarassed: I have Diabetes, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, sleep Apeana, and just plain fat for over 15year with many diet try So I visit my doctor and he recommend me to Bariatric Surgery for Lapband. So now I have a appointment to talk to Surgeon and also appointment for required seminar. So what are the requirements I need do to guarantee surgery from my insurance? and.... what is the length of time before surgery?

<p><p>Hello everyone! I have Medicare which requires to jump through so many hoops before the surgery. I'm just wondering if anyone else has gone through the same thing??? Medicare requires a 3-month doctor/dietician supervised diet pre-op. I guess they want to see if I can lose weight. That really sucks. Also, I have a major amount of paperwork to get together from all of my doctors regarding my medical conditions such as high blood pressure and sleep apnea. And finally, I have to see a psychologist and be cleared for surgery. I guess I just want to know what anyone else has experienced going through Medicare. Thanks a bunch!! Oh, my doctor is Dr. Robert Davi…

<p>Hi, my name is Gigee and I'm new to lapbandtalk.com. I'm so glad there are so many of us out there. I joined the band on September 14, 2007. Everything went extremely well. I did not have any after surgery pain. My recovery was swift (my husband and boys took great care of me). I went to work a week after the surgery. I could have gone back sooner but I was having so much fun being pampered and spoiled by my hubby and kids. My first post-op doctor visit was on 10/25. I lost a total of 17 1/2 lb. It would have taken me at least 8 weeks to lose that much weight without the band. My first fill is on Tuesday 10/30. I've declared September 14, 2007 my re-…

Hello to all! I'm Miss Polly from the lovely state of Ohio. I just started my research and will probably go with Dr. Zapata in Monterrey, Mexico. Any thoughts on him and his staff, anyone?:ranger:

Hello everybody! My name is Vikki and I had my Lap Band surgery on Oct 15 at Cedars Sinai by Dr Scott Cunneen. I am happy that I did not chicken out as I was really scared in the pre-op room. My surgeon found and fixed a "large" hernia (8cm) and they discovered that I am also a diabetic. Diabetic enough to warrant an insulin shot every six hours. My recovery so far has been surprisingly easy. Must easier than I expected. I see my new AP band as a true blessing because without my surgery I would've never known about my above medical issues let alone my apnea. So happy to be here!:bounce: Vikki

has anyone out there been banded through kaiser.i would like to know how long it took for them to approve everything and get it done:faint:

Hello my name is Alissia and I am starting my journey. I am planning on being banded in December by Dr. Wellborn in Little Rock. I look forward to talking to ya'll. Thanks! Alissia

Hello everyone..I was banded on Oct. 9th..I'm glad to say that I haven't experienced any pain or nausea..but am worried about drinking too much and expanding my new pouch

HI ALL, I have decided to get banded and I'm currently doing all of the pre-work to have my insurance cover the procedure. My insurance requires 6 months of documented weight loss attempt before they'll approve you, so I've got 4 more months of documentation to go. I also have to complete a sleep study, nutrtional consult., and blood work. I've already done the psych eval. So I guess I'm starting to get really excited as I embark on this journey and would love to hear from the rest of you as to your successes and set backs. I am definitely a food addict and I'm now working with a therapist on congnitive behavior therapy to address that. I'm scared of how much I'll…

Hi guys , I'm Adrias im 35, live in slidell, louisiana. I was banded on 10-10-07 by Dr Zapada in Monterrey mexico. I am done with just the liquid diet and starting soft foods now . everything has been great since i decided to have this done . Just looking forward to losing some weight. I have lost about 20 as of today 10-25-07.

That you are most excited about doing/being/fitting into when you achieve your goal weight? Me... I am looking forward to playing with my VERY active 4 year old neice and not getting tired and wearing a BELT!!!!!!!!!!!! :whoo:

Hi all, I just registered. My surgury is scheduled for Oct. 29th, of course pending a nuclear stress test...yuk! Had one before...not fun. I have been on the "shake" diet for 1 1/2 weeks now...(yuki) lost 15 lbs and my liver should have shrunk by now! I have diabetes, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, high blood pressure all from my weight! I'm a little nervous, not so much about the surgery, but more the lifestyle change that is taking place....and I know it's for the "REST" of my life. I need to loose 140 lbs., of course less the 15 I have already lost. I have been looking into the lapband for over a year now...didn't think I would get financed, but I did, so here I go . S…

Well here goes.... I am wondering what this is going to be like. November 2nd is my surgery day and it is creeping up soon. I am a bit nervous yet very excited at the same time. I would like to hear from anyone with words of wisdom to get me through these next 2 weeks...........lisa

My husband and I have been married for almost seven years and have been trying to get pregnant for three. My body has not yet responded to any medications and the driver behind this is my insulin resistance. My fertility specialist has now classified me as high risk and discontinued her treatments due to my A1C levels. Without lose of weight, my condition, PCOS and Insulin Resistance will prevent me from getting pregnant. Throughout this ordeal, I have been treated by an endocrinologist to assist with weightloss, but it has been unsuccessful. I have attempted to see three different doctors in the U.S. Two offices refused to see me because my BMI is 33.4 and not 35. …

H:help:ello everyone! As the title states, I'm stuck!! I was banded on March 15, 2006 her in Houston, Texas by Dr. Spiegal. Since that time I have lost just over 90lbs. It has been an up hill battle, but most def worth it! Now I find that over the past 3 months I have lost 12lbs!!!! Sad huh....I started working out with a trainer and then I was hungry most of the time...So then I had to start eating smaller meals but more often...Not good for a single guy, thats always on the go...Meal planning has never been a strong suit of mine, but now i find myself at a lost for what works now. For starters I was wondering if anyone out there have any good tips on low cal food…

Hi, Any Philadelphia banders out there in band land?:clap2:

:help:Hello! Was banded on 03/06/2006. Have lost 62 lbs. Right after a fill, I feel lots of restriction, but that soon fades. anyone else experience that?

<p><p><p>We went camping last weekend, and I had some emotions creep in that I was not expecting. It was our first camping trip since I had been banded, and it was not centered around food or snacking. I was still on liquids, so it probably was not the best timing to go camping. Anyway, it reminded me of when someone dies and you have that whole first year to go through of holidays, etc...without that person and the feelings and emotions that come up. With the holidays coming up and so many of us new at this, I am hoping some of you "old timers" will share your "first" experiences, if it created any emotions, feelings, what was different, etc..</…

I'm new to this site and considering the procedure. I would just like to discuss some questions I have and hear more from people that have had the procedure instead of the websites describing what will happen!

Where to start?! First, I’m sooo excited that I found this awesome forum. Thanks to everyone that’s posting! I’ve been thinking about attempting to get a band for about a year now and am finally ready to officially make the plunge. What pushed me over the edge is finding out I have Type 2 Diabetes. I’ve never been in the hospital or been sick, thinking that “it won’t happen to me”. Well, it has and I’m totally scared of future complications of being unhealthy. So, now I have a huge Lap-Band fire lit under me and I’m determined to make it happen. After weeks of online research, I’ve found this website to be the best source of information. The thing that is most comfor…

Hello everyone, My name is Ailish and I live in Birmingham, UK. After 20 yrs of having a serious weight problem, doing endless diets, I have decided to have lap band surgery. Im sure everyone on this site can understand how jaded you become with the constant reminder of being overweight. And so whilst surfing the internet, I found this site. Im so grateful to have something like this where I can hear how so many others that are just like me. Being overweight can isolate you, so I really do appreciate the members on here who have posted so many different things. Okay, I could go on for ages lol but really I also want to ask some advice. I've decided to have surgery ab…

I was wondering if any of your folks from Orange County California have been operated on by Peter Le Port of Fountain Valley or Carson Liu of Garden Grove, If so how was it and did you like them?

Had lap-band on October 12, 2007 at Legacy Good Sam Hospital in Portland, Oregon. My Doctor is Jay Jan. Everything went fine and I am up and about. Joined the support group at the Hospital but it is so very new that there are only a few members, and no action on the net. I need to be able to talk to other people who have had the surgery and discuss what is happening to me now.

Just wanted to share my great news with you all, I got insurance approval yesterday and have been scheduled to be banded at Hurley in Flint Michigan on November 15th. One more week until I start the preop liquid diet. I am so excited to get this going.

Hi, I had lapband done on 8/31. I lost 7 lbs before my first fill, and now have lost a total of 13 lbs. I'm not feeling full, or satisfied when I eat and seem that I can eat almost anything once again. Does anyone else have this feeling?:help:

Hi, I am going for my initial evaluation meeting tomorrow morning, and am just wondering if anyone has been to True Results in Austin, what your opinion was, had the surgery, went somewhere else, why, any recommendations, suggestions, etc, etc, etc,.... Basically, anything you want to share, I want to know. THANKS