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That is funny that you named your band. Me and another woman who had the lapband surgery done last week named our bands. Hers is Lily and mine is Loooooosssssiiieee...LOL By the way I am 54 and I am so happy that I was banded and would advise anyone who is looking to do it .....DO IT!!!

Went for post op today and have lost 17lbs since consultation. WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!! Recovery is coming along just fine. Had the bouts with gas in the chest and shoulders. Walk...walk....walk.....that's the key!! I am sooooooo happy that I decided to do this!! I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking of having it done.

I lost all the weight from the time of the consultation with my surgeon.

I thought the same thing and believe me you will know you have had too much. Its amazing how it works. You WILL be happy in the long run.

Went for my postop exam and have lost 17lbs from start of my journey. WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!! Doctor said incisions are healing nicely and was happy with my weight loss.

Childhood til June '07 - DIET..DIET..DIET Many successful but gained back plus more!! June '07- Attended seminar with Dr. Atkinson. Researched more on the lap-band procedure and decided this was it!! Started my journey with 6 month supervised diet with primary doctor and all other tests that needed to be done for approval with my medical insurance. May 12, 2008 - APPROVED FOR SURGERY!!! May 19, 2008 - SURGERY!!

Childhood til June '07 - DIET..DIET..DIET Many successful but gained back plus more!! June '07- Attended seminar with Dr. Atkinson. Researched more on the lap-band procedure and decided this was it!! Started my journey with 6 month supervised diet with primary doctor and all other tests that needed to be done for approval with my medical insurance. May 12, 2008 - APPROVED FOR SURGERY!!! May 19, 2008 - SURGERY!!

I was banded on 5/19 and thought the same thing you did. One of my friends had been banded and was back to work in 5 days. I am just starting to feel better. The gas will subside as long as you walk, walk, walk!! That is the key. I had terrible gas pains in my chest and shoulders and once I started walking it helped tremendously. I also asked my friend what she did when she felt nausea. She told me to take be whiffs of pepperment tea...actually open a box of pepperment tea and take big whiffs....it actually worked!!! Don't feel down, it will all be worth it in the long run!! Good luck with your new life!!! God Bless!!! Fran

WAY TO GO LEXY!!! I was banded on the 19th and had my bouts with GAS!!! Just keep walking as much as you can. I thought I was going to die with the pains in my shoulders and chest but once I started walking more and more they have subsided tremendously. WELCOME TO BANDSTER LAND!!!....LOL. WE WILL DO THIS!!! FRAN:thumbup:

I am feeling great other than the darn gas!!! I still have the shoulder pain once in a while and the chest pain is a killer. I sip everything and as long as it is warm it feels good when I sip it. Pain subsides and then Im okay. If that is the only thing I have to worry about I will live with it. I was told it eventually goes away. I hope it goes away before I have to go back to work on the 1st of June. Any feedback is appreciated!! Have a great day all!!!

I am feeling the same way. Still have lots of gas. Whenever I sip anything I feel like throwing up. I have been walking and walking and walking. Chest pain is the worst! Otherwise I feel great...LOL

I was having trouble keeping any liquids down. So I take a few sips and that is it. The first nite I came home I was dry heaving. Called my girlfriend who had the surgery and told me to sniff on peppermint tea. IT ACTUALLY WORKS!!! Looking forward to not feeling nausea anymore. Other than that I feel really good!!! Hope all is back on thier feets soon!!! God Bless ALL!!!!!!

Looking for a support group here in Henderson. If there is one already begun would like to know where and when. I will be banded on Monday, May 19th. :woot:

I'm originally from Long Island, NY now living in Henderson, NV on the outskirts of Las Vegas. Being banded on Monday, May 19th!! YIPPEE!!! Started my journey in June 2007. Fran

I got a call from the scheduler at my doctor's office and she told me that they have to postpone my preop and surgery because my medical approval is still pending!!! I could have died when she told me that!! I have been through so many loopholes and hoops already and now another one to face. I asked her if the approval comes by Tues will I still be on the schedule for Wed preop and the 19th surgery date. She said yes. Sooooooooo I am asking all for prayers that the approval comes through by Tues or else I have to reschedule everything!!! I was soooooo looking forward to the surgery and getting on my journey to a thinner me!!!

We have a clothes exchange at the doctor's office. You can check with them. I think it's a great idea and this way your not spending lots of money on clothes until you get to your goal weight. Have a nice day!!!:thumbup:

Dr. Atkinson

My surgery is scheduled for May 19th too!!! I'm soooooo excited!!! Fran:lol:

After a long journey I have finally gotten my surgery date for the Lap Band. It is on May 19th. I am sooooooo looking forward to it. Imagine that looking forward to surgery...LOL. I know this is a start of a second new life for me. The first one being a cancer survivor of lymphoma....5yrs now!!! I know this is going to work for me. After all I'm a fighter!!! This body is not going to get the best of me cause I still have the will to get myself to a thinner me!!! Looking forward to suggestions and help along the way. I have a lot of support with 4 people in my life that have had the surgery and are doing fantastic. God Bless you all!!! Fran :thumbup: