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Not really sure , I had mine done at Palms of Pasadena in St. Pete , Fl . Where did you have yours ? Maybe it is location that factors into it

$15,700.00 self pay , includes 1 year of fills .

I also am a self pay . I was banded on April 25 and have lost 44 lbs so far . But my cost of surgery included everything plus a years worth of followup and fills . Are you sure you only get 3 months ?

I've had hypothyroidism for about 8/9 years . I was banded on april 25,2012 . Went to my PCP for labs in may and was in a hyper state . I have lost 42 lbs so far . So we decided to leave my dosage the same as being in a hyper state will help with the weight loss . But it's a one line to walk and we have to monitor my labs frequently . Good luck with your journey

I was self pay had surgery April 25 . Total cost and it included 1 year of fills was $15,700.00 .

I had my surgery 4/25 it went really smooth . Had pain for 2-3 days I think that was due to the hernia repair they done at the same time . I was up and walking the next day . The walking is very important . #1 it help to prevent the formation of blood clots due to immobility , #2 helps prevent pneumonia . So get up and walk and do the spirometer they give you . Good luck

Mines on my left side

I had one freaked me out , I even emailed a pic to the nurse . Which I sure she was laugh at me . But like everyone said she told me to pull it out or drive the hour over to the office and they would take care of it . Needless to say I yanked that sucker out !!!!

I used mine for the first time tuesday , we went to golden corral . And they gave me the discount . The normal price for the buffet is $10.99 , and they charged me the senior price $6.49 . Not a Hugh savings but more than I expected . So I will use my card from now on . And my doctor gave me a Lapband card , then I got a one in the mail that had all my info on it .

I can also say that I was off them for a total of 2 months 1- pre-op , 1 -post op , and haven't gained since starting them back up in may . Listen to your body and talk to your doc . Goo luck with your weight loss.

My surgeon had me stop my bc pills 30 days before surgery and 30 days after due to the risk of blood clots .

I eat a cheeseburger once and a while , but it is made with lean meat and NO bread . Just the patty . And that satisfies me . And stay with in my calorie count .

Man I stink at this !!! I choose the lap band because Dr. Jessee had the choice between the two sizes , and the realize band to some said it was more forgiving . I know me and if I'm given inch I want a mile , if you know what I mean . So to Keep me on that straight and narrow line , I choose what I felt was best for me . You need to remember this is a personal journey , yes we are all on it . But what is right for one person might not be the best for the next . Research it , talk it over with the surgeon , it is very expensive and your paying for their and their office staffs knowledge so why not use it . I am 100% sure you will make the right choice , Heck you already have by looking into the surgery . And I also know there is alot of good facts out there and just as much bad !!! But keep in mind some if not alot of the bad has to do with the person not following the rules. And yes there are rules and yes you will diet in a since . The band is only a tool , and if not used right you will have buyers remorse !!!! Good luck on your journey, we are all here for you , good or bad

I will do my best to tell what I know . You make the decision if you want the realize band or the lap band . Both are bands different makers an a lurks different in style . The surgeon decides what size / cc's you get . From my understanding the realize band has one size , while the lap band has 2 . I was banded on April 25,2012 and I choose the lap band and have a 10cc band in . As of this morning I'm 38 lbs down . And I think it's the best thing I have ever done with the exception of having my kids !!!!! I have had my first fill I got 4.8 cc in and haven't had any trouble at all . I hope this helps you and I didn't ramble to much .

I used extra strength benadryl cream . I thought I would claw myself to death . It really did the trick.