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I have to agree. I have been walking 1.5 miles a day and the pounds have been dropping off. The key is exercise. As much as I don't want to do it I know that its a MUST if I want to see the pounds come off quicker.

I told the people from work, only 1 person has been against it. Eveyone else has been encouraging and asking questions and learning from my experience and are excited for me that I'm starting a new life. Of course my family and close friends know as well. I didn't feel that I needed to keep it a secret. I was proud to be doing something positive and everyone around me has been positive as well, except for that 1 person at work, but hey she has her opinion and that's ok with me. I think if you are positive and happy about it, you'll find that most people around you are happy for you and are very encouraging. But you should do what is best for you. You know your family and friends best and how they will accept this decision for you.

Anyone interested in getting together in Orange County? Vikki from the thread "looking for locals in Orange County" and I are planning a get together. You can e-mail Vikki or let us know through this thread. Vikki's e-mail address is vikki4mymail@yahoo.com

congratulations! Welcome to band land! I hope you feel better soon.

congratulations Sophie!! that's great news! Way to go!

Hi Mike! Wecolme to th lapband land. What exactly did you not meet according to them? I swear, insurance companies can be so picky! Is there any way you find out what you need to do to get the band covered? Good luck and keep us posted.

Tracy - keep us posted on progress. And let us know when you go in for your surgery. Congratulations!!

mine is on my left side

synicalchick - you are hysterical!! But thanks for describing the procedure. I haven't had a fill yet and your description of the event really helped me! Keep up the good work and let us know how you do after this fill. Congratulations!!!

try milk of magnesia or gas x to help with the gas pains. You'll be fine soon. Congratulations on the weight loss!! that's awesome!

Tammy - thanks for starting this thread. I was banded on 3/12/07. Lost 7 lbs before the surgery and now 13 lbs since the surgery... a tota of 20 lbs. all together. I'm feeling much better. I have an appt with the doctor on Thursday. I'm hoping he says I can start eating more solid foods. I've been on mushy foods. No fills yet.

I was banded in March, can I still join? My husband and I took a long walk today, it felt great. This is very encouraging! Thanks for starting it!!! :girl_hug:

Thanks all! Your encouragement has helped me tremendously!

Congratulations to all of you! You won't regret it, I promise! It's only been 3 weeks for me, but I am really happy I did it. I was a little sore at the beginning, but now all is good. Before you know it, you'll be welcoming all the newbies to the board. Congratulations again! And don't worry, everything will turn out ok. Mary1094 - keep us posted on your progress. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. :confused:

It's been 3 weeks since I got banded and my port site is a little sore, but a lot better than say last week. Every day it feels better.

Having Protein shakes really helps with the hunger. It's been 3 weeks for me and I'm feeling really good now. But I remember those first few days hurt a lot, especially around the port incision. Walking really helped. Also, try milk of magnesia to get rid of the gas and try to limit your dairy product for now too. Too much dairy might bloat you up, at least it did for me. Once I stopped eating dairy and did the milk of magnesia for a few days, the gas went away and I was feeling a lot better. And remember to drink plenty of Water too. Before you know it you'll be feeling good too! :confused:

Hey JB -congratulations! Keep us posted on your progress.

Mal and Lanaise37-I hope someday you'll be the ones sharing your wonderful experience with everyone. Look at it as a new journey in your life. A new beginning! Keep us posted on the new you!

Hi - I had bad knees too and I didn't have high blood pressure but it does run in my family. What about your cholesterol level? Won't they consider that as a problem? I had that too. I just got banded on 3/12/07. I hope you get approved by your insurance and you can start your new life. Keep us posted on your progress.

Yipee!!! I lost another pound!!! Seems so little, but every little bit helps me get to my goal weight. I had lost 7 lbs before the surgery and now 13 since the surgery. That's a total of 20 lbs!!!! I'm so excited!!

Yippeee!! I just weighed myself and I've lost another pound. I had lost 7 lbs before the surgery and now I've lost 13, that's a total of 20 lbs!!!! I can't even tell you how excited I am.

That's great everyone! Keep up the good work!!

Think of it as a new life.... the new you! You have to look forward to it so you can succeed.

Congratulations!! I had gas pains at the beginning. I was told to try Milk of Magnesia to relieve some of the gas pain. It seemed to work. Also, try walking, that helped me heal quicker too. I was banded on 3/12/07 and had pain where my port was inserted. Other than that I felt fine. The pain has decreased a lot and I'm feeling really good now. Hang in there. You can do it.

Hey Mal, I just got banded on 3/12/07 and I'm so glad I finally did it. I'm feeling good and I feel full all the time. Trust me... you'll be glad you did it.