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I'm sorry that your friend isn't giving you the support that you gave her. I can understand why your feelings would be hurt. My would in the same situation. I never tell people what I weighed before or now. I'll say how much I lost, but that's it.

Erin, I sometimes forget just how fragile the band is and it good to be reminded every so often. I am so sorry to you and to the others that have gone through their battles only to lose their tool. Thank you for sharing your experience.

I had originally wanted to have bypass surgery. I didn't change my mind until shortly before the surgery. The band is less invasive, can be reversed, you still have all your parts and don't have to live on some form of vitamin pills for the rest of your life. I know a lot of people that have had the RNY. I don't know one that hasn't had complications. I'm not saying that some people don't have complications with the band, but I don't hear the stories that I hear with RNY. The band can slip. Nothing is perfect, but you follow what you're told by your doctors and dieticians. The surgery was not a problem and lasted less than an hour. I didn't have pain, well very little. Lap band patients over 18 months to 3 years on average loss the equal weight as bypass patients. Bypass patients just start off lossing a lot faster than band patients. Good luck to you on your decision. Get to know everything you can about both surgeries and discuss with your doctors what is best for you.

I had surgery on Tuesday and was doing small household tasks that didn't involve lifting, pulling or pushing the day after surgery. I would have returned to work the next week but unfortunately I pushed too much with doing things around the house and got my time of the month and ended up being exhausted. I had another week off after that. I slept a lot that week.

I haven't checked in for quite a long time and regret that. I've needed this post for a long time. I hereby commit to drinking more water and exercising at least three times a week. Thank you all for doing this!

My average is 2.45 pounds. I guess that is not too bad considering I stayed the same for three weeks (and that was after my first fill - very frustrating).

Allie Lee, I'm so sorry to hear about all the problems you have faced. I hope that everything works out for you and that you have a quick and safe recovery after surgery. Good luck!

Congratulations Jane! The band is such a great friend! Don't be afraid to ask questions, there is a lot of knowledge in this group and everyone is friendly! Good luck!

Hi Pat, My weight loss is a combination of what I lost before the surgery, 15 pounds, and then after the surgery. I actually need to update again. Since I had my first fill on 1/16 I've lost some more, now putting me to a total of 41 pounds, 26 since the surgery. I'm sure the only reason I've lost more than you is because I have more to loss. Good luck to you!

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Julie, You're doing great! Just hold on, the weight will start to come back off again before you know it. Good luck to you!

I had my first fill today and it wasn't as bad as I was expecting. It didn't hurt at all. When they were doing the swallow test and trying out different amounts, I could feel which one was going ok and which was a little to tight. The feeling was more like having an air bubble and I could feel it when it worked it's way through. Good luck to you tomorrow. Make sure you tell you doctor everything about what you've been experiencing up until now.

Rachel, Congratulations and good luck! I wish you a safe and speedy recovery!!! Let us know how everything goes.

Estela, I am so sorry to hear that your husband, the person that people refer to as significant other, is not supportive of you. I know, based on experience from work, that words can be more painful that physical abuse. Bruises will eventually disappear, but the words continue to ring in your head. I hope that you have people around you that you can talk to and get support from. You obviously have this group, but having people around you that understand you and your needs at this time would greatly help you. I wish you the best.