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Hi I had an umbilical hernia repaired with the LapBand Surgery. I would not worry about it. Everything went well. That was on April 21st. I am still waiting for my 1st fill & it has been hard. My 1st fill is next week & I can't wait. Good luck with your upcoming surgery. You will be fine. Jeanette

They told me NO HeAVY LIfting & that includes my son who is 18 pounds for 3 weeks. I picked him up after 2 weeks. I had my mother in law helping me.

Hi Janelle- My name is Jeanette. I live in New York. I am 36 years old. I thought about getting the band for a long time. I was a size 24/26 when I started the journey. I was just banded on April 21st. I am down about 15 pounds but the band is not filled yet. I know what a hard decision it can be. I myself was 310 when I started. I did gain 65 pounds last year while being pregnant with my 1st son. He turned 8 months on the day I was banded.:thumbup: If you want to chat send me an email at jenlevy33@aol.com.

I have tape covering all my incisions. I had surgery on Monday, 4/21. When does the tape come off & should I wait till I go back to the doctor for it to come off. My appointment is next wednesday.

Hi All- I can't believe I am banded. I had surgery on Monday, 4/21 & I also had a hernia repaired. I feel great just sore. It was actually more painful giving birth to my son. Well , when will I feel different. I don't know why but I keep getting on the scale daily to see if I lost weight. I know it has only been 2 days but I don't remember the last time I had something to eat, that wasn't liquid....... When do you start to see results on the scale?

I am having surgery next Monday & I don't know what to tell my boss & job. I don't want them to know I am having Lap-Band surgery. I was going to say my appendix or gall Bladder removed. I need some suggestions. My boss is really tough & would not understand this surgery & my need for time off from work. I am only taking a week. I am a sales person so I am only around my boss once a month or so. Thanks in advance.:biggrin:

My surgery was cancelled because I am sick. The Pulmonologist won't clear me for surgery till I am better. I am so upset & I already was on all liquids for nothing :ohmy: I spoke to the Surgery coordinator & they rescheduled me for April 21st. That is so far away. I want to ask if they can put me in sooner if they get another cancellation. Any suggestions on how to get rid of this cough & severe cold is appreciated.

My surgery is scheduled for April 1st. The doctor might have to push back the surgery due to a family emergency by a week or two. I am scheduled to have pre-surgical testing at the hospital on Wed. What happens during this testing. What tests do they do? Do they weigh you etc. Since my surgery might get pushed back do I need to reschedule this testing as well to make it closer to the actual surgery date? Still waiting to hear back from the doctor about the surgery date. Thanks for all you help.