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Ooo--emmm--gee ladies! Thank you so much for a positive response. You ladies ROCK!!

Good luck tomorrow. I know you'll be great!

Yay!!! Congrats, glad to hear your feeling good. All I can recommend is walk, walk, walk, walk, walk. It helps a whole lot when it comes to gas pains.

Hello Jill and welcome. You're going to find some amazing tips, friends, encouragement, and a whole lot of other things on this site. Thanks for sharing your story with us.

Congrats!!! Welcome to the other side. Glad to hear surgery went well. Enjoy the new you.

WOMAN!!! You look amazing, werk it girl.

That's great, keep up the great work.

No worries my dear, I'll add you. I think it's somewhere in the email option but I'm not 100% sure. Thanks for giving me your screen name.

Thank you kindly!

Thank you!!

Hola everybody, I know there are a million of these but what's one more, right? I am looking for myfitnesspal friends, therefore if you could add me as your friend I'd be greatly appreciative. My screen name is salba527! Thanks in advance you awesome bandsters!

Hola everybody, I know there are a million of these but what's one more, right? I am looking for myfitnesspal friends, therefore if you could add me as your friend I'd be greatly appreciative. My screen name is salba527! Thanks in advance you awesome bandsters!

You're very welcome. Had to say the truth girl!

You betta werk hunty!!! You look amazing. You're gonna make a beautiful bride, keep up the great work.

I totally know the feeling but it will pass. I was banded last Friday and today is the first time that I don't feel crazy gassiness. Hang in there sista

YAY!!! Welcome to the other side...lol. The gas pain gets better with time. I recommend walking. I've been walking everywhere since surgery and its helped out a ton. Don't rush it though, take your time.

I am doing good. Gas is starting to go away. I've been walking a lot which helps a ton! I gotta admit I'm starting to feel pretty awesome. For those who are still waiting to get banded, try not to stress. It'll be over before you know it. My prayers are with all of you.

Sweet baby GAS!! It is loud and grumbly. I'm kinda uncomfortable but so so happy that I've gotten the band. Let the new life begin!!! How's everybody else doing?

Officially banded! I'm sore and gassy but nothing crazy. Going to get some rest. Will keep you guys posted.

Hello everyone, Tomorrow is the day!! Kinda excited and nervous. Please keep me in your prayers I can't believe it happening.

Hi everyone! I'm kinda excited, my pre-op appointment is tomorrow. Don't really know what to expect but it's getting closer! Surgery is on the 11th.

Hi guys! Super excited for all of us. However I gotta say....I'M STARVING!!! I can't seem to get my self together.

I'm scheduled for 10/11! I am so so so excited. I'm on day two of liquids. But I have a question, what kind of liquids other than shakes can I have?

All of you have confirmed what I had been thinking. My doctor submitted all of my documents including the required medically supervised diet. My insurance requires me to do a four month diet, which I've done. It just so happens that since my initial consultation my weight has increased. I've gained weight purposely because I missed the required BMI count by 2. I need to be at a 40 BMI, at that time I was at a 38. Another factor is that I am tall. At my initial consultation I did not qualify because my BMI was low due to my height. Now that my BMI is where it needs to be I figured it would go a lot smoother. Not the case. From what I am being told, I may have to do another four months of dieting. The way I see it, I've been dieting all my life, how much more dieting do I need to do?!?

Hi everyone, Question -- when you submit your paperwork what is it that the insurance company looks for? Is it supposed to show that you lost weight? Can you get denied if you went up in weight? I am trying to get my lap band done and I am struggling to get an actual date. I am trying not to get frustrated but it's crazy all the hoops they make you jump thru. Thanks in advance for your help. Susana