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My understanding from what I saw was that it is an unlock feature in case it slips, it can be unlocked and locked again in the proper position. It looks like the older ones are more difficult to reposition if they slip. I googled lapband unlock. It brought me to some places where it was discussed and the allergen information sheet that shows how to unlock it if slipped. Clearly for a surgeon and not us. Ha ha!

Slojo- some tips. Bring a book or laptop to the clinic. I was last on the surgery list so I sat in the waiting room for a long time. They gave you a wifi code and I regretted not having my laptop. Another thing... all of us patients were so tired and we were just waiting, so we finally asked them if we could sleep in one of the rooms. They were really nice and told us yes. (It was after everyone had their IV) so those of us waiting got to sleep until our surgery, or until they needed the bed for someone coming from surgery. Sleeping made time pass so much quicker. they do surgeries with the lowest BMI and least complicated first, then down the line to more complicated. I was getting band over bypass and my first surgery was done open chest, so that is why I was last. It was a fun experience and I loved their family atmosphere. I have to say I actually liked the experience better than what I had in the states.

Thank you for the reply. Yes, I was banded in Mexico on August 18th. I started reading and realized other people's bands are much bigger than mine. Hopefully the quicker restriction is the only difference. I also read that my band does not have the unlock feature. It makes me feel better that it is not usual for a complete fill. thank you!

Hi all- i am new here and was reading threads and started to wonder what people do once their band is full. I have an empty 4cc band, so it takes less to fill, and I started worrying if I eventually fill it up, what will I do? Sorry if this is a dumb question! Naturally, I am worrying about something far off in the future.

Holy smokes! Nice work! That is a lot of weight!

Thank you everyone for the words of encouragement and support. I am going to stop weighing myself daily and stick with weekly. I will focus on healing for a while.

Hello. I was banded saturday and I am swollen but feeling discouraged over the scale's refusal to move. Still on liquids only. Did anyone else experience no weight loss directly after surgery? I am hoping I am retaining water. I just feel miserable and it would sure be nice to have some weight loss. My stomach is sticking way out!

Going to have surgery with Dr. Almanza today. Met a bunch of nice women at the airport and now we are in the van headed for our surgeries! I dont feel alone. So far everything is going smooth. Will keep you updated.

Going to have surgery with Dr. Almanza today. Met a bunch of nice women at the airport and now we are in the van headed for our surgeries! I dont feel alone. So far everything is going smooth. Will keep you updated.

Stick with it Gina! Look at all the people who did it before you!

Thank you so much for the words of encouragement! I am sure I will have so many emotions because I have lived like this for 34 years. It will be great to work through the emotions and have the life I have always wanted. I am so grateful for this opportunity.

I am getting surgery tomorrow and have been on pre op diet for three days. I am already beginning to feel sad about not having my comfort foods. It has been a struggle and I know many people with bands can probably relate. What did everyone do to get through the emotions that come with not being able to eat so much? I am excited and scared to change my lifestyle. Thank you!

I am self pay. Thanks for the support on the support forum.

Thank you! It is so great to have support. I love this site. Today is day 3 of my pre op diet and while yesterday was a struggle, today I am not too hungry. Surgery tomorrow morning. I will keep everyone posted.

Any band over bypass people? Successes?

I am so excited to almost be banded!! I am doing my pre op diet now and get banded saturday. I want to do this and am planning on working hard at it. Glad to see this forum

Yes. They said because my BMI is under 40 I should only do three days. It is so funny. Today i realize how much i use food for my emotional well being. I feel so weird not eating!

I will let you know from the recovery home! So far they have been so helpful! I feel confident i will do great!

I am scheduled for surgery on august 18th. Started the pre op diet today. So far so good! I am so excited to almost be there!

I am having surgery August 18th with Dr. Almanza. Anyone else going?