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GRRR - that was the worst part of the entire surgery!!! I was wide awake when they shoved that thing in me... I screamed and then apologized for the reaction... it burns on the pullout baby! not sure if it's different for men and women - I'm a guy FWIW... I guarantee that I was able to pee the next time on my own...

Looking for support in the Sacto area! Was banded 10/20 by Dr. Machado I live in Citrus Heights - Work in the Arden area

Had a great experience - they handled the insurance and everything went very smoothly - Highly recommend! http://www.sacbariatric.com hope this helps someone.

I was the same as Molly Molly - from info meeting to surgery in 1 month - about 2 weeks waiting for insurance - no proof of prior supervised weight loss attempts necessary. Doctor handled it all... FWIW I am in Sacto CA and have Western Health Advantage. I believe my surgery cost about $20k before any follow-up - I paid 2 $20 copays for the whole thing... best choice I ever made for 40 bucks.

Sorry this probably sounds funny, but, Did it hurt? I haven't graduated from liquids yet but I just wonder if the fills hurt more than a needle prick? thanks,

Congrats! I had mine on 10/20 - I'll be loving it once I get off the liquid phase

Hi - just thought I'd introduce myself! I was banded on the 20th and am still in the liquid phase, I have a post-op appt tomorrow (wednesday) - I'm hopeful they getme on the puree so I can start feeling at least semi-full... I haven't weighed yet but will most likely tomorrow at the appointment. Starting weight - 365 Current Weight - ? Goal Weight - 250 or 225 (not sure how I'll feel when I hit 250, so I may just keep going down from there) Glad to be here - hope to contribute