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After you are banded, I understand there is a portal placed in the groin area for filling the band. I don't mean to be graphic but is this ever a problem for any of you during the touchy-feely time when you are being intimate with your spouse?

I am considering banding, however I enjoy an occassional beer or cocktail. How does banding affect drinking?

Hello all. I am considering lap banding and attended a recent seminar at Duke. Now waiting to see my family Dr. for his opinion. My BMI is approx. 35-38. I have back and knee problems which I think are from my weight--250 @ 5'8"-- and sleep apnea. I've tried the diets- Atkins, Jenny,Nutria-system- which worked for a while but as soon as I slowed down thbe weight came back. I am tried of this roller coaster and the c-pap machine along with eating salad everyday. Almost all of the messages I've seen posted are about those trying to loose 100 or morre pounds. I would like to loose 50 to 60. I don't know if my Dr. is going to give me his blessing or not, he has told me in the past to just cut back on the food and exercise. If anyone has advice I welcome your comments