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I was talking to my friend about it today and she told me about someone who had it and looks like a "bobble head" in her words. It got me thinking and sure I'm scared, but not enough to stop me. It's something I've always wanted and ill be damned if I let that fear of what I'll look like stop me.

Ya know, I was laying in bed last night wondering if the band made you more gasey or not! Thanks for the thread!

Yeah I am going to. The receptionists as the desk in the lobby said that this happens to so many seminars and meetings there (not just with my seminar)... I wonder if its the hospital. Still going to look into other surgeons though

Just wanted to share that I am FINALLY attending my seminar tonight!! I've opened up to my Mom about where out "suprise meeting" is tonight, and although she doesn't want me to have surgery, she said she wants to learn about it beause it is ultimately my decision. I am very excited to meet my potential surgeon and learn more about the whole process. Any suggestions? I don't quite no exactly what to expect tonight. Thanks everyone! Jennifer

Is it bad that I feel that most of my questions have been answered here? Lol

What is it about? In at work now and I can't stop wondering lol

That's not a silly success story.. that's a huge accomplishment.. a NSV (non-scale victory)!! That is one of those items on my bucket list of weight loss that I want to accomplish also! That's wonderful...enjoy every moment of fitting comfortably in those pants!

FIrst and foremost, congratulations on your wonderful success and having it acknowledged from your doctor! Just think, YOU are one of those stories that I, someone who is still looking into the LapBand, will hear about from my doctor! YOU are one of those people you looked at before you were banded and said, "Wow, I wish that was me". YOU are that person you wanted to be when you got the LapBand! BRAVO!!!!! How amazing!! And secondly, I truly admire your dedication to your weight loss... you cycling to and from work and to and from your doctor appointment is quite the feat! Good for you!! Keep up the great work!

Just wanted to share that I am FINALLY attending my seminar tonight!! I've opened up to my Mom about where out "suprise meeting" is tonight, and although she doesn't want me to have surgery, she said she wants to learn about it beause it is ultimately my decision. I am very excited to meet my potential surgeon and learn more about the whole process. Any suggestions? I don't quite no exactly what to expect tonight. Thanks everyone! Jennifer

I haven't but you've intrigued me enough to watch it. Maybe I'll watch it after my seminar tonight! Thanks for sharing!!

Wow!! That is absolutely incredible!! It must feel amazing! Keep up the good work! Way to go!!

I'm so sorry you had to deal with that. I haven't been banded yet but having to deal with something that rude and heartless is terrible! I hope you can use the advice from our fellow board members and it helps you. Best of luck!

Thank you!

wow!! These are AMAZING!!!!

as scary as these types of posts are to me (a hopefully soon-to-be-bandster) I am thankful for them because I need to know the ups and downs. I hope you start to feel better soon!!

Congratulations, Sam!!!!! How exciting!

It's a little sickening to me that people on this board would have the nerve to write you such cruel things. I haven't been banded yet and I came on this board to learn, meet fellow bandsters, and create an online support system for myself during this life changing journey. We are all here for the same thing no matter where you are in your journey. We are a community... A neighborhood of people who have come together to help everyone celebrate in their successes, encourage each other to push through struggles, and share stories so people can learn from one another. This should be a completely judgement free zone.. A safe place for our "community of pre and post-bandsters". Shame on anyone who is here to judge and put people down!

Oh I'm with you girl! I've been told that many times- but honestly, it's from people who, in my opinion, are just being nice. I mean, who besides your truly close friends and family will honestly saw, on yeah you need to lose weight? None for me. Don't let it deter you. Although her compliment was sweet, she does no know how much your weight is effecting you... This is something that you are doing for yourself. Don't let people's opinions steer you away from what you want. we're all here for you!

Wow! How fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing. I was/ am scared that ill eat just as much and be hungry and wind up binging, so I appreciate what you've all said. The more I learn the more confident I am that this is the right choice for me!

I'm happy that everyone is pretty happy with their experience and it is definitely comforting for a hopefully soon-to-be bandster Do you find it easier to follow the food/calorie intake because the band helps? In other words, if you didn't have the band and the doctor told you to eat 1500 calories, x oz. Protein, etc. would you be able to have the willpower the way you can/ do with the band? I hope that makes sense.

I've noticed everyone saying its easy if you follow the rules. What are the rules? Do you find it's easy to follow the rules because the Lapband actually prevents you from over eating? Also, do you actually feel and stay full for four hours?

Do you guys find it hard to follow the rules? I'm scared I will lose willpower and start binge eating like I do when in dieting now.

Thank you all for your continued honest responses!! This is fantastic!

I'm from Rockland also. I am attending a seminar this Thursday. What doctors did you all use?