JohnC

It's my understanding that the lapband Is starting to show better long term results over the GBP.

You may want to check out the 5 day pouch test. You can find it at 5 day pouch test . com. It can kickstart your weightloss. Good luck

Ann, Where in St. Louis did u have surgery & who is your Doctor?

Don't worry I had several "last suppers" before I had surgery, you'll do just fine.

I would just order a small regular meal & eat about half if u can, then get a doggy bag for the next day.

I don't drink coffee for at least 30 min. after I eat breakfast, then I drink as much as I want. Haven't had any problems.

You're looking good Jamie, hope my results are as good as yours on my4 month mark. Where were you banded, I was banded at DuPaul hospital?

Recent studies show that the lapband is starting to retain long term weightloss over the GBP due to most stretch their pouch to 1/2 the original size the their stomach & regain most of their weight. We have a lot of GBP patients in our support group & they don't look as well as the band patients. Good luck on your journey

You look great Karla, good job

6 weeks for me

Dear SDgirl,I was also banded on April 23rd & I got my 1st fill June5 of 1.5cc. I don't have my 2nd fill till July 30 & everyone tells me our doc only gives 1/2 cc from 2nd fill on. I called his nurse today to see if I could move it up cause I don't have any restriction & she said the doc won't do it cause he wants to make sure I'm healed up good. OMG how much time do I need to heal up. Anyway good luck to you.

Welcome Amos, All I can tell you is the lapband was definatly the right choice for me. I certainly wished this would have been available when I was 23. I would do all the research I can on the band & attend the nutritional class & ask all the questions you want. If you decide to go with the band then I would call your insurance co. to see if it is covered. Good luck in your journey.

37 lbs. so far banded 04/23/08

Congrades, how much more do you need to lose to reach goal?

I lost30 lbs.the 1st mo. I'm getting my 1st fill next week.

Hi all, I was banded on 4/23 & have lost 32 lbs. to date. I can eat more & more each day it seems so I'm glad I'm getting my 1st fill on 6/5. Will keep in touch.

You look great Cool, can't wait to see you at goal. Keep up the good work.

I had my surgery performed by Dr. Roger DE La Torre at DuPaul hospital. He was one of the first Drs. to begin doing the lapband in test studies in 1998. Not sure about the age limit but you could call the Dupaul weight Loss center to ask at 314-344-6800. good luck

Hi April people, I was banded on 4/23 & I'm down 31 lbs, no pre-op. Good luck & stay in touch.

Dyzzy, I think I know which forum you're talking about cause I received the same kind of response when I mentioned I was getting WLS. I was banded on April 23rd & I'm happy with the results so far & would do it over in a minute. You have to do what you feel is right for you . Good luck in your journey.

I used to watch it on wed. nights at 9 p on the TLC channel but haven't seen it for several weeks now . Does anyone know if it's still on or not?

Greetings I was banded on 4/23 & I weighed in 4 weeks later down 31 lbs. Most of that was the 1st week on the clear liquids. Good luck.

Hi all,I'm also an April 23rd bandster. The surgery went well & I had no pain to speak of. I'm on semi-hard foods right now , but I am getting hungry a lot but I'm having my 1st fill on June 5 so that should help.It's been 4 weeks today & I'm down 30 lbs. I hope this continues, Best of luck to all of you..