Leoakie86

Yes I was able to finance everything. It was all-inclusive.

It's actually pretty funny I agree. I think any farts or poops are hilarious but I'm like an 8 year old boy with my humor lol.

Sweet...Mine total with everything was 4900 and I didn't have to put anything upfront... They allowed me to finance for 102 a month. Unfill is when they have to take out the Saline in your band. They did tell me right after my EGD that I had a hernia. And if it makes you feel better most people do have a hiatal hernia. If you have heart burn or acid reflux it's likely you have one.

I went through true results and was able to afford my surgery thanks to a hiatal hernia. Just be aware you may have more swelling than normal after surgery since they are doing two procedures at once. My swelling was way above normal and I had to have an unfill day 4 post op ... But everyone reacts differently. Make sure to not lift anything heavy 12 weeks after as well .. I'm almost 8 weeks post and happy so far with results

I hated it at the time but walking every hour helped me a ton

Update : started taking an Otc probiotic and it has really helped a ton

Yeah I think I need try to cut diary from my diet for sure or maybe go get tested for lactose intolerance. Thanks for the suggestions guys I've tried gasX doesn't seem to help but I will try the lactaid tabs and a probiotic

I had my surgery 1/30/15 and would really like to find a support group to attend in the Dallas area. Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

Thank you guys. I am on vacation this week and really trying to stay on track. Goal is to hit at least 10k steps a day and possibly workout if I can. Yesterday I got 10k steps in and did a spin class and today just went on a 3.25 mile walk on the beach. So far so good. Just kinda weird to not be able to eat whatever I want on vacation but it is a good thing because obviously I have issues stopping. Eating healthy was never the issue it was just the quantity of food. Looking forward to all the support on here. Seems like a great place to reach out so glad I found it!

I would be open to a support group for sure. I just need a support network since none of my friends really get it ya know? I am happy with everything so far... just wish I didn't fart so much. I've been working my ass of though with exercising and eating right. I also only have 1 cc in my band right now because I had to have an emergency unfill a couple of days after surgery due to swelling. Marsden but in 3.5 cc's in my band to start off which was apparently too much since I had hiatal hernia repair as well. I think since my friends aren't supportive of it, it almost gives me more fuel to do better. We will see. I am actually on vacation this week since it's been interesting to not over indulge as I usually would.

Hi all. I was banded 1/30/15 and so far have lost 20 lbs. I have 55 pounds to go. I received a lot of judgement from friends about getting the band since my BMI was 39 and I wasn't 300 lbs so I am really looking to find some friends on here for support and encouragement. I'm in dallas and would love to meet new people with the band that need support as well.

Hi all. I was banded 6 weeks ago. I've lost 20 lbs but still have 55 to go. I've been using myfitnesspal and fitBit as some tools and so far it's been good. Only thing I hate is the excessive gas I always have. I've received a lot of judgement from friends about getting the band since I was 215 lbs starting... But they can F off. I don't judge them for the drastic decisions they make so they should support me. Pisses me off. Really just gives me more fuel to lose weight and show them that they are wrong. Anyway looking to reach out for support since I'm obviously not getting it through my friends. My family has been very supportive though.

Hi all. I got my lapband 1/30/15 and so far have been very successful. I have lost 20 lbs. Everything is going really well, my diet is great and I've been using myfitnesspal and fitbit as tools as well. But only one thing... I am constantly farting and burping. I did have a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time as my lap band procedure... perhaps it's still healing? I was told having that having it repaired would fix the burping. The farting is the worse part. I fart ALL the time and sometimes I can't hold it in when in public. Any suggestions on what I can do? I'm never going to meet a man with all this gas.