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Allison, How did you get the cute MAY FLOWERS logo?

Sounds like you just need a hug after a hard day...

Green makes a very good point, sometimes it is hard to have an orgasm... just means more trying, more poking, more proding and if all else fails break out the big guns...(always works for me) LMAO note: sometimes harder but never impossible! Good luck with the sexin'

Does your insurance require you to have a history of a BMI of 40 or above?

You can resume work and sexual relations when you feel up to it. My doc said I really only needed 3 weeks to recover and resume work but I was told to wait 6 weeks for sex (which I did). But I felt fine just 2 days into it all. I had an overnight stay in the hospital... you need to walk, pee and poop... they won't let you go until they know everything is working correctly. Good luck

Congrats RAS !

Hi Laura and welcome... I started just like you are, with a little research and a lot of questions. This is a great place to start, look around, read, comment get involved besides your surgeon there is a wealth of info in here. Good luck with your journey!

Good day Wayoflife! Congrats on your surgery date! It must be nerve racking for you right now... that is pretty normal...you were so excited before that you did not give yourself a chance to even be nervous. So now that it's down to the last few days, hours, minutes you feel it... its normal. There would be something really wrong with you if there was no nervousness. But let me tell you, I have had laproscopic surgery before and its a breeze. Go to sleep and wake up that is the the amount of your actual responsibility at the time of surgery !!! And then your new life starts ! Good luck Lana

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take a deep breath and then reapply... I know this is hard but don't call them constantly just find out what their policy is and try to adhere to it. If it makes you feel any better, I had to apply 3 times before getting approved the 4th time... Good luck

Hi fat in NJ, It all really just depends on your policy, see if you have the written policy or if you can access it online. That is your starting point, see what they require then try to fall within those guidelines. And remember if you get denied, reapply. I had to 3 times before getting an approval. Good luck Lana

Welcome Babs, And congrats on your band !

Hi GadgetLady, I had one about 2.5 years ago I had a lot of problems of course that lead to that decision. But it honestly was the best thing I could do for myself. If you have is done through your stomache there is pain and soreness and of course a longer healing time. On the other hand having it done vaginally ( which I had)... I had no pain, no discomfort, no bleeding at all. It was very uneventful for me, thankfully. I was in the hospital 1 full day and was off work for 8 weeks... depending on your job responsibilities you could go back in half that time. My doc said I could go back after 3 weeks but since I hated that job I took the whole 8 weeks ! Woke up with a catherer, not nearly as bad as everyone made it out to be... was not even uncomfortable.... Good luck and I hope this helps

May 21st here as well, I started my journey in Dec 07 and I am finally making progress... Congrats to all the Future May Flowers. Best wishes on your journeries as well

ok, something to look forward too huh?

Hi everyone I am scheduled for May 21st !!!!

Good job Daisy May, congrats on surgery!

Congrats Babbs, I was denied 3 times before getting an approval ! Its the beginning of your journey, best wishes Lana

Thanks for sharing your experiences and your great advice !

Hi Sls, Just go for it... its all a journey. Decide for yourself if its the right thing for you...this is a great site with plenty of info...read until your heart is content and you will be able to decide. Check out the before and after pictures section, a real eye opener! Good luck and best wishes Lana

I am joining the Band Wagon May 21st, 2008

COngrats to you !

this is not the conversation I was expecting when I came in here, but thanks for the LOL

Wow Heather, That is inspiring ! Best of luck to you and I hope it really is restriction I can't wait to have some as well.

Hey Taz, The only thing that helps is Vicodin, which takes away most of the pain. Motrin which I take now takes the edge off the pain or Tylenol PM to help with the sleepless nights.