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It sounds like you are too tight. Find a doctor. Call the office back and tell them you need to be seen asap!

We will be here. In my experience the people who are having difficulty often are not following the doctors orders. Have faith. If you do what they say and don't cheat, you will lose. If not, come back and yell at me. We will be here.

Wow... keep this allergy in mind for the future and if they ask about tape latex and glues, say yes! LOUDLY! Hope you get some relief soon!

maybe bad, but successful!

I carry on constant concerts in my tummy. Helps to keep me company!

Many people have the sleep test. It will help the surgeons to know what to expect in surgery. Keep reading and learning, the more you know going in the better of you will be! Good luck on the final tests and surgery!

We love vents... helps us feel normal for having ours! LOL. You have some serious will power, make it work for you!

Each insurance company has different guidelines and medicaid has their own. You should contact them to ask. My guess would be BMI of 40+ or some health issues like high blood pressure, sleep apnea, arthritis, etc. It never hurts to call and ask.

Don't give up. I was self pay, but with knee replacement you could be close... think you could manage to shrink 1/2 inch? LOL. Keep working for what you want. It is the best decision I ever made, and the best thing I ever did for my self.

Congrats on your progress so far... And... if you are not married, I've seen a number of references to folks who would love to be candidates. I am happily married, but if you need ideas... just let me know!

Try to relax while you can. Many of us slept in recliners for a few days.

I don't have loud burps but I do pass gas... and mine smells horrible. Can't even blame the dog, we don't have one!

Congratulations on the surgery, but beware. Cheating will affect how you heal in post op. So don't get in the mindset that a little cheat won't hurt. The healing time and post-op diet are really important parts of the journey! Good luck!

Great news! Happy Bandiversary!

yippee for you! Congrats!

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If you don't like regular milk, you can try almond milk. Unsweetened has lots of CALCIUM

More postive thoughts your way. One can never have too many!

Lapband needs to be a lifestyle change, not a fad. It is hard work and not the easy way out. Just saying! IMHO.

First of all the band is something you did for yourself. Now do two more things. Learn to say "no" yes I know it is not easy because I had to do learn it myself. The second in enlist your busy family to help you out. Yes the surgery was for you, bet becoming healthier is for the whole family so they will have you around for longer. This health risks of obesity far outweigh the convenience of you busy family members. Stand up for yourself and do this for you. If you WANT it, it will happen, but only you can make that decision, not your family.

If you hear attitude, I suspect you are hearing your own doubts.n I know that I did. The truth is that the band alone will not make you lose weight. It is not the silver bullet. It is merely a tool to help remind you to make better choices. Any weight loss is life style changing journey. Even Gastric bypass patients regain their weight. Ice cream and milkshakes go down easy, but don't support wight loss. Good luck!

Hope things clear up for you soon. Try to stick with the plan.

I ignore mine.

Take a deep breath and be patient. Keep following doctors orders, and you will get there. It is a journey, not a destination.

Congratulations on your surgery. Yell if you need us!