MissDarlene

I changed doctors because the first one I went to required a $1000.00 program fee not billable to insurance. The surgeon that performed my lap-band didn't require a program fee. I also called my insurance company and explained why I was changing doctors, and they said they didn't blame me it was rediculous for them to charge something not billable to insurance.

Congrats to all of you joining the bandland!! It will change your life! Good luck!

My surgery was August 24th, and my 1st fill was October 3rd. I can't tell any difference. My doctor said I already had 2cc's, and he added 1 more. He added 2cc's, but when I swallowed the berium it stayed in my pouch too long. He said he didn't want me to be too tight because I am prone to inflammation, and it was better to be safe than sorry.

I am a life and health insurance agent.

I go for my first fill on Oct. 3rd, and I am very nervous. My doctor does it by floroscope)not correctly spelled). I'm glad he is using xray, because I'd hate for him to be shooting in the dark. I went to my PCP today because I've been down in my back since surgery, and I had lost 6 more pounds!!! This has already been an amazing tool.

I was banded Aug. 24th, and had the chest pain for about 2 weeks. I don't have any pain now. I think it takes time for everything to get back to normal.

Name.......Challenge Start Wt...Current Wt.....Challenge Goal..To Go Huntersmom...... 174........... 172........... 159............ 13 SWEETY.......... 202........... 200........... 180............ 20 MJsafari........ 268........... 260........... 238............ 22 captdanbo....... 211........... 211........... 185............ 26 PaulaD.......... 216........... 216........... 199............ 17 Stefanie42467... 206........... 203........... 175............ 28 Suzzzie......... 349........... 349........... 320............ 29 glindab......... 277........... 272........... 250............ 22 MM.............. 242........... 235........... 218............ 17 finallythin..... 254........... 254........... 225............ 29 BeckieT......... 259........... 259........... 239............ 20 Miscontext...... 303........... 303........... 275............ 28 ja9va........... 207........... 202........... 182............ 20 wombat712....... 180........... 179........... 165............ 14 Texasmom5573.... 252........... 252........... 230............ 22 Waters.......... 214........... 213........... 190............ 24 lessnless....... 206........... 197........... 179............ 18 MissDarlene....223...........223.............195............28

I know how you feel. I was banded on August 24th. I am the baby (44) of the family, and all of my brothers, sisters, and my mom were totally against it. They are all at normal weight, and can't understand why I can't just stop eating. I went full steam ahead, and now they are all very supportive. My 82 year old mother is so funny! I've lost 22 pounds, and she is so proud of me. I think they get it in their head that we won't be able to enjoy food anymore, and in my family that is comfort, fun, and what we do when we get together. My friends supported me, which was a blessing. I wish you luck!!!

Darlene - November 10, 1962

Hi Cindy: My name is Darlene and I work in the Cleveland, TN area. I don't think that's that far from Dayton, is it? I'm looking to meet new friends on here that are going through the same up's and down's as myself. Maybe we could have lunch or dinner sometime. I can't eat anything but soft food since I was only banded on the 24th of August. Let me know what you think!

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Hi Allison! Welcome back. I was banded on 08/24/07, and I'm doing great so far. I've lost 18 pounds!! Yahoo!!! Question...how much weight did you lose when you first got the band, and how much have you regained? Did you get your fills? You don't have to answer these if they are too personal. I'm just worried about losing and regaining!!

Hello! Sorry for the delay, but I find it hard to get back to the sites where I've posted. I was banded on the 24th, and I'm doing really good. It was a lot easier than I expected. I went in at 12:30, and was home by 6:00. I went back to work yesterday, and driving was great! I was ready to get out! I am still a little sore, but other than that, doing fine. How is everyone else doing?

Jaqui, thanks for the WELCOME!! I have a question. After the first month I'm planning on joining a gym. Will it hurt my band or cause it to slip due to the straining of lifting weights or any other exercise that might be real physical?

Congratulations on your weight loss! I am very new to the board and was only banded 08/24/2007. My doctor told me that our bodies produce about a pint and half of mucus everyday normally, and when we get the band it's more difficult for it to pass through. He said a daily dose of musinex (maybe spelled wrong) would help that mucus from getting so bad. Maybe it's worth a try!