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Hi there, This is very common. I never had the Esophagogastroduodenoscopy but my surgeon told me it is extremely common to have a haital hernia and that he would repair it at no extra charge while he was inserting the lapband. He did find a hiatal hernia and he repaired it. I never knew it! GOOD LUCK!!

Yeah these boards are definitely a HUGE HELP before and right after banding. I knew just what to expect and it went smoothly. My doctor didn't tell me about gas pains and using a heating pad!! It is nice to have long time banders give their experience and knowledge away!! Good luck!!!

Hey Guys, I just had surgery Dec 4 and I am down 30 pounds, I am extremely excited. Had dinner at my moms house yesterday and took my last fat christmas picture with my sister!!!!! I did incredible eating which I was so excited with myself and my self control!!!!!! How did you do? Was it hard?

Congratulations Rebecca, keep up the fantastic work!!! Happy New Year to you also!

Great job!!! Keep up the amazing work!!

Woohoo......what a great gift!!! I am so happy for you!! This is going to change your life!! Be good to yourself!!

Hey Guys and MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!! First off I would like to thank you all for all your advice, opinions and encouragement. I had a wonderful time at my families house and made great choices of food. I am newly banded Dec 4th and tomorrow is my first day of solid foods, but I had text my doctor and he said I could have solids today! My dinner consisted of 1 oz of mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy and 4 oz of london broil. Half the family at the table does not know that I had lapband surgery and no one even noticed!! I am usually a 3 plate person at holidays, but I just cut small and ate slowly. There was london broil, pork ribs, corn, sweet potatoe marshmellow pie, greek salad, green bean casserole, amazing warm bread and homemade apple pie ala mode (eggnog icecream) My self control now is at its best. Gosh I am so happy I had this surgery!! 29 pounds down as of today!! (since dec 1) I wish I could have had this control before the surgery, but no matter how I got here I am glad I am finally IN CONTROL. I passed on all Desserts, my sister who knows about my surgery, so she made a dessert I don't like on purpose so I wouldn't have to explain why no dessert! Again, I thank each and everyone of you for everything you bring to LBT. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Hi and Merry Christmas I am 5'6 and would like to be around 157 pounds. That is my first goal. My second goal is to compete in crossfit tournaments and place in my age division (that is a HUGE goal and to some untainable, but I really want this!) Good luck to you and congratulations on your new lifestyle!!

CONGRATULATIONS!! I agree very empowering.......it is an amazing feeling to be in control. Off to crossfit gym tomorrow. The workout we are doing is the Sandy Hook work out that is dedicated to the teacher Victoria. I am looking forward to this.

Thanks everyone! I made it through today unscathed also. I am feeling in such control of my life right now it is crazy! It feels invigorating!! I can't wait to see my doctor on Thursday and get weighed in.

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Hi and Merry Christmas. It is totally normal. Day 10 and I was drinking Water as normal. I don't chug like I used to, but you will be able to drink normally! Congrats to you!

Awesome Christmas present!!! Probably the best ever you can receive!! Good luck and congratulations. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Hi, Congrats! I use a vitamix works great. My friend has the one you have and it works just fine. pineapple is a little tough for her but all the berries and bananas do well. I bought a bunch of 4 oz portion tupperware containers. (baby section at target, so inexpensive) I shove all my food in there and eat it all! I gave away all my 24 oz portion containers. I also bought metal measuring cups for tablespoon size measurements.

I signed up for a CrossFit competition February 17th I already registered and so excited about it!! Good luck on your marathon!!!

You too Jackie!! Merry Christmas!! 2013 is our year to shine!!

Congratulations and good luck!! MERRY CHRISTMAS

Merry Christmas I agree Dee, great site. Helped me before and after surgery!! Good luck to everyone in 2013

Congratulations to all of you!!

Good luck. I was banded Dec 4 and I am thrilled. Down 29 pounds Since Dec 1. Follow your doctors orders to the Tee and you will be fine! Do not wing it!! Let us know how it goes!!

Hi and Merry Christmas. This picture I took last week two weeks out. I had two incisions.

That is awesome! Congrats on your incredible start!!! Good luck to you this year!!!! 2013 is your year to shine!