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Hi-I was banded may 31, 2012 and had little problems except for the first fill.They couldnt find the port in the office so had to do fluoro scope. That was ok but now have a ***** growth in my navel. Went to dr today and may have an eroded band so another fluorscope scheduled. I think the band will have to come out so we will see. Any info from others?

Hi- Was banded May 31, 2012 and now my hair is starting to fall out! Anyone else have this problem?

Hi-Surgery went fine on May 31, 2012 but mess up briging over to Coumadin with Lovenox. I survived and lost 22 pounds in 4 weeks. Then started gaining a pound a week on solids since I didnt have any restriction in my band. Went for first fill this week and they were unable to fill the port, even after I had an xray. So am waiting on a reschedule call for a fluroscopy fill by the doctor next week. Was a little scared to get the first fill but really need it to start losing weight again. Anyone else need to have a fluroscopy fill and feel upset like me?

Hi-this is my first blog and am anxious to get my lap band on June 1. I started the process in Oct. 2011 and after 6 weeks of nutrition classes and a psych evaluation, I am approved by my insurance. I am more or less a prisoner in my own home with all this weight, knee replacements needed, lack of energy and motivation, all holding me back. Eating has always been a comfort to me after losing my parents at age 15 and helping to raise my 2 sisters and brother.Walking makes me winded and knee pains make me want to just sit around. If these are the Golden Years,I am not happy to have reached them in this condition of over 300 pounds. Reading your blogs about the weight loss, keep me focused with HOPE that I will succeed, too!