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When I had my surgery last year, they gave me liquid medication. But I would just crush it up. And also, about the piercing, I ran into a similar situation. They want any & all piercings removed. I would go ahead & see about that. It's better to be safe than sorry. And good luck! You'll love the changes you're soon to see in yourself! Happy Banding!

Congratulations! Happy for you. Wishing you well on your journey!

I would recommend it! You're going to go through a lot of changes & in the future, it will be inspirational to go back at look at your struggles, your victories, and everything in between! Good luck! Also, if you don't want your friends & family to know, you could always blog under an alias.

Hey y'all! I've been banded for a little under a year & at a total loss of 91 pounds. Yay! However, recently, I've noticed that I'm getting stuck a LOT more often than I did when I first got my band. Am I just eating too fast? Too big of bites? I do the normal things... Just feel stuck, start sliming (which is horrible!), and the good Lord willing, it will just come back up with little coaxing. Any suggestions or have any of you had this issue? Thanks!

5 days? So not fair! I had to do 2 weeks. My doctor makes everyone. I don't regret it though. It really made me step back and re evaluate my relationship with food.

You just have to be in the right mindset. Be sure you schedule yourself some down time. The gas pain from surgery is rough! Invest in GasX and a heating pad! You'll do great!!

Thanks!!

Thanks!!

I'm 3 days post-op & down 14 pounds! 10 was pre-op! So excited, nervous, and READY for this life change!

GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!! You'll be on the other side before you know it!

I'm 3 days post-op & today, I feel good. It was a rough 3 days though. Try to walk & rest! Good luck & congrats!!

I was banded yesterday too!

I was banded this morning, too!

Hey y'all! Monday is my day! I am SO excited & slightly nervous about being put under a general anesthetic... I've been out under once before but many years ago. Any advice to calm my nerves?

I don't think you can do that because you're out under general anesthesia which makes most people relatively groggy. You may could drive yourself to the hospital, but very seriously doubt they'd let you leave alone.

We have the same date! Yay! Good Luck!

Good Luck! I'm a week out yet but close!

Welcome! Good Luck in your journey!

I'm being banded the same day! Cheers to us!

Thank you both so much!! I've been creeping here for a while & amazed at the progress some people make in such a short time!

Thanks for your reply & best of luck to you!!

I'm having my LapBand procedure done on August 9th! Prior to surgery, I will be on a 2 week liquid pre-op diet. How much weight did you lose during the pre-op phase? What can I expect immediately after surgery? What's the usual down time? Feeling a little anxious, but super excited!

It's excluded. I do qualify. Thanks for your reply!