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Congratulations! I got my call on Monday. I go July 9 for Pre-Op and Surgery July 22, can't wait!

I received the Cigna notice today requesting more information from my surgeon. Praying they are on it quickly and approval is received soon!

I didn't know until my first fill on August 1 that my surgeon had put 4 cc's in my 10 cc band during surgery. On August 1 I got a 1 cc fill and today got another 1 cc fill so I'm up to 6 cc...so far so good.

I told my employer I was having a minor surgical procedure. The next week they wanted to go out to eat after a meeting and I was on mushies so I told them I had a hernai repaired and was having a hard time keeping things down. I ended up having a hernia repaired during surgery so it wasn't a total lie but I don't want the questions or evil looks if I don't lose as quickly as people think I should.

I evidently had 4 cc put in during Surgery, they put 1 cc in on my first fill on 8/1. I'm definately feeling restriction now. I'm able to drink fine but when I eat about 5 spoonfulls is max.

My Grandma is like the only "skinny" one in the family and every time I saw her it was like she had to tell me I looked 5 or 10 lbs heavier. One day I wore a dress and my 4 year old asked me if I was a princess, I was flattered even though I knew I didn't look anything like a princess. Next day I wore a shirt and shorts and my son asked me if I was a princess. He grabbed the corner of my shirt and said "No, you're a cow" and even though he's 4 and completely has no idea how that relates to weight or size, it was just the fact that the shirt was black and white that he said that but it really hurt my feelings. I looked in the mirror crying that night just thinking he was right and I had to do something. I'd tried all kinds of diets, phentermine, and was even walking 5 miles a day and the smallest I could get was still a size 16/18 at 203 lbs. I'd now crept up to 230 so I started looking into lapband. I discussed it with my husband who I expected to shoot me down but he was all for it if it made me happy so I was banded on 6/21. This past Wednesday I saw a friend of mine I hadn't seen in about 6 weeks and she noticed--my first NSV! When she asked what I was doing I told her LAPBAND. I don't want to push it on anyone but if they ask I'm more than willing to share!

BandedBecca on my fitness pal, I'm going to add you all as well! I'm two weeks post op and just started solids and working out, I need someone kicking my butt if I don't follow through! Look forward to getting to know you all!

Thanks everyone! I'll post updates on Thursdays, I'd be glad to be band buddies with anyone. My husband is extremely supportive but he won't be going through it so I'll want anyone I can to vent to and ask questions and just get encouragement and give encouragement! I need someone else to help hold me accountable! Good Luck everyone! I looked over pictures back in February of the last 5 years since my boys were born and realized I've hidden in most or was just not there. My biggest goal is to be in front of the camera and in the action with my kids and family!

Hi everyone! I'm Rebecca, a married 29 yr old mother of two little boys. I've strugged with my weight since childhood and finally opted to look into lapband. I'm 5'4" Tall Starting weight was 230 Current Weight is 223 My first consultation was April 27. I did my nutrician & psych evaluation May 9 and I scheduled my surgery yesterday for JUNE 21 so four weeks from today! I'm so excited. My BIG goal is 130 by the time I turn 30 (April 30 2013) Mini Goals: 199, 175, 150