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Definitley SWLC....they know what they're doing! I did mine there...a girl I know did slimband and ended up with some problems....

Thanks everyone for your support.... I love hearing your stories!!! Yes....I have negative amount of patience!

I got my band March 30th....everything went well. I got my first fill April 27th.... I am feeling nothing in terms of restriction...I know that I will need a few more fills until I get to the green zone. Would love to hear stories of those of you, that lost no weight the first two months until you got proper restriction and than started losing weight like crazy.... I am so discouraged, disappointed and kind of angry that I've lost 0 pounds-but have gone through surgery and paid 16k....it's depressing. I know that I have to be patient...blah blah blah....but it's still hard. So any success stories are welcome

Chaya, please take the codeine....I was on it for three days straight.....it's ok Than you're all good! I was nervous about taking it too-but there's a reason why they give it and it made the whole first week fly by like nothing

I agree I'm so happy I found this forum too

Oy Ok....protein shake I got from GNC....it's a vanilla one Whey protein-low fat/carb and you get 20gr protein in one scoop....I love love ice capps....so I make the shake with skim milk, one scoop, one tsp coffee and lots of ice:) Re pharmacy....call SWLC and ask them to have the pharmacy call you or call them.... Don't worry...be excited....I know I sound down about it...but I am happy I did it and I Do Expect I will lose the weight once I get the fills.... The whole thing went by really fast and easy You'll be great!

Here's the deal....if I was good at dieting, I wouldn't have needed the band I just find it impossible to diet.... You are all so sweet and helpful I know on a rational level that once I get a few fills and get to my green zone- that is when the band starts to really work....but on an emotional level, I'm just frustrated and want it to work yesterday.... Chaya....a few days before the surgery thus pharmacy that works with SWLC will call you and they have like a $70 kit with Vitamins, liquid codeine, liquid Tylenol, chewable gas x etc....you will get this once you get there....as far as liquids, first week I just has Popcicles, chicken broth, Protein shakes -mostly I just didn't feel like eating the first week -hence the 7.4 pounds lost....the downer came when my regular appetite came back and with it four pounds.... Trying to keep my chin up If I could lose even ten pounds at this point...I would be so happy....

Hello kiskis Please tell me about your success (size 8 is a true success)....because I'm one week post op and feel like I'll never get there....feel like I have no band....same hunger level as before...I know, I know....I need to get the fills.....but I'm so discouraged.....I would kill to be size 8 (or spend 16k and have a surgery for it - lol)....I'm also in Canada....

Hello My Bmi was 30...and I kind of knew it would not be covered by any insurance....so I paid 16k myself....hoping it will be covered by me eating a lot less How is your journey going Jennybee? Feeling a bit down a week post op.... I was on this post op "high"....and just came crashing down today.... Kind of feel like I have no Band....nothing has changed.... I know I'm being ridiculous, as I have to wait for restriction/fills etc....and excercise....I guess I'm just an impatient person:)

That's my goal....to be all ok:) I will be there in 36 pounds

My bmi was 30.2....now 29 I'm also scared the weight loss will be slow because of that...so now six days post op I'm down 6.2....and that makes me immensely happy and ready to take on anything. Keep me posted how it goes for you

I got there all nervous and with some tears....and than it passed so quickly We got there at 9:30 and were on our way home around 2ish....I think....I was a bit groggy when we left. So now I'm seven days out and I have to say that only last night Hunger showed its ugly head...I've lost five pounds since the 30th.... As far as liquids...I've just been having soups, lots of Popsicles, and zero fat yogurts....also my new amazing protein shake that tastes like Ice Capps (skim milk, protein powder, tsp coffee, lots of ice-mix in bullet- you have a zero fat, cool, creammy ice Capp!). I was getting around kind of easily maybe day four..it seems to get worse day two and three and than get better.... All in all pretty easy It's the waiting that's really killer Sounds like you have a low bmi like me...howich do u need to lose?

Hi Yve I'm far from the Carribbeans....and probably not very Irie most of the time but I like the idea of being Irieeeeeee with time

Congratulations!!! A few years ago I had lost fifty pounds and I remember buying some size six clothes and crying in the dressing room from joy.... Since than....I regained that weight....but now with my new Band - I hope to lose the weight for good and have that victorious feeling you're having again!

The instruction I got was about four weeks post op- but I feel so excited to start losing weight- I'm dying to get working -but at the same time I want to make sure it's safe and that I don't hurt myself Any advice?

Of course it's nerve wreaking - this is a big decision....I just got banded last Friday and I can just tell you from my experience- its over before you know it....and the weight loss begins! I'm down five pounds and I am looking forward to continuing that trend -as my husband says: It has to work....not possible for it not too.... So keep your chin up! I'm sure you will love it....

Wow I must be in a good mood with all those happy faces

Hello fellow bandsters:) I was banded on March 30 with Dr Coburn....anyone else in love with him? Something about him just so reassuring! I found the whole clinic just wonderful! From Sema and on to Kim...Although I did feel like I was left hanging briefly here and there.... So I'm six days post op-I can't believe it's been so easy Down five pounds....praying to God that it will continue 37 pounds to Goal I've already scheduled my first fill for April 27th Here's wishing lots of success to all of us at SWLC

Hi I just read your story and want to tell you how much it touched me! That is a lot for anyone to handle!!! Good for you for getting back on top of it!!!!you are impressive!!!!!!!!! I am sure you will succeed!

Hello Springers So my date is this Friday...I am nervous and excited....mostly just worried to death that I will fail on this too....I could never last on any diets...ever....not even for a minute.... We paid for this ourselves....16k....so I better make this one work.. Aside from the fact, that this is my last chance....I just can't take being overweight anymore.... Love how supportive you all are....only my husband and best friend know-but no family or anyone else.... See you on the other side

Hope you get through this quickly and back to full health soon! Take care

Is taking vitamins critical? Is it because you can't eat so much in the first few weeks so u need the vitamins? Will be joining you all March 30th Hope you are all healing well and quickly

Anyone getting banded up here ?

Hi Didixo Finally someone with my date...march 30th.....wish it was here already???°it started being really nice here in Toronto and I don't have anything that fits me from last summer...I was hoping to have some more "time" to lose some weight pre summer I've been reading the most amazing, inspiring and lovey blog on line: Chronicles from band land, one girls story It's by Catherine who was banded in 2008....she hit goal a long time ago, but I've been reading all the entries since the day before surgery....Absolutley awesome reading Just thought I'd share with all