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Thank you so much for all of your feed back. I will call my doctor this afternoon and schedule that appt. Thank you for not judging. Your feedback was just what I needed. It took me 3 years to find a way to get this surgery and when I wasnt loosing instantly while doing the liquids I freaked out. I have friends that lost weight fast after getting the band which has made this even harder. It is good to know there are people who understand and can relate. Thanks Again! D

Has anyone ever messed up at the very begining? If so how do you start over and get on the right track. 2 weeks after surgery I was very depressed as I was only down 3 pounds. Being an emotional eater I started trying solid foods and had no problems. I am now 3 weeks since surgery and back up a pound. I am eating regular foods (granted less than before) and I am not loosing anything. I was scared before the surgery about the fact that I am a snacker. People told me not to worry that I would not be physically able to snack. Well I found a way. Evening are the worse. It is like now that i have this in me and more compelled that ever to eat. I am so embarassed I am avoiding friends and family and worst of all my doctor. How do I start over?

Hello, I have been wanting the lapband but could not get the insurance for it. I am close to having the money to pay for the surgery myself now and have recently found out that I need to have my gall bladder out. I have heard that this is a riskier surgery and that 1/2 of surgeons refuse to do both at the same time. Did you have any complications as a result of doing both at the same time? Thanks, D

I have heard of a technique were the top pouch of the stomach is pulled over the band and sutured to the bottom section. I am being told this decreases the risk of slippage. Does anyone know anything about this technique? Thanks, D

thanks Tammy! D

I am seriously considering going to Dr. Rodriguez in Acuna Mexico. I am trying to find a dr. that will be will to do the after care here locally. If you know of a Dr. please let me know. Thank you, D

she was my one good referral. Thanks, D

Looking for anyone who went to this Dr. I have one great referral so far and looking for other referrals. Thanks, D

Please share your expiriences w/ Dr. Rodreguez if you have been to him. Thank you, D

Does anyone have any comments, concerns or advise regarding the Molding Clinic in Mexico and the lap band surgery? D