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There were many reasons why I chose to band. I have diabetes and high blood pressure so I really wanted to be able to lose weight to get that under control. And when doing research on bariatric surgery the number of death rates for banding vs. gastric bypass was really low.

Wow Tina, you look fabulous!!! Keep up the good work!

I have UHC and it took about a month to get me an approval. Good luck to you.

Yes, for me the port seemed to hurt a bit in the beginning. If I remember it took about 6 months off and on for it to get its act together. Good luck to you.

Hey Steve, I too use Dr. Brody. You will like him and his associates. Good luck to you.

Chanda, The first fill is really a joke. You might fill a little different after this second one. But keep up the exercise and believe you do have a band!!!

Welcome Lori, Good luck on you lapband journey.

OK, so I guess there aren't any Maryland folks out there except us. Hmm, back in the summer there were a few new gals, what happened to you all??? Hello any Marylanders still out there.

Yeah Marylanders, let's try to get this party started. Let's try to get a meet and greet going on. Cmon Marylanders, speak up dont be shy!!!

My nose starts to run!

Welcome Melissa, I too have United Healthcare. I had no problems they paid for my surgery 100%. Good luck to you.

Right now my calendar looks open for Aug. 25th

Chanda & Tina, Take your time!!! Thats the only thing I am trying to impress upon you. You dont want to lose too fast and you want to learn how to eat and do it healthy. Both of you will do just fine. I am here for you for any type of encouragement or fussing at that either of you need. Teresita, Long time no hear from. I missed you!!!

Hello Chanda and Tina, You newbies need to chill out. First of all you dont wanna lose the weight too fast cause then you will learn how to eat around your band. Secondly, dont just depend on the band, it is a tool, not to be used by itself. You will need some will power, good eating choices and exercise to make this surgery work for you. Now that the older and more wiser has spoken I am gonna go and pick at a lil bit of lunch myself. Oh and by the way, once you get filled to your sweet spot you wont need fills for months. My last fill was March 20 and I am still tight as a tick.

Chanda, Glad to hear all went well with your surgery. Take care and keep us posted on your recovery and new eating habits.