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4 lbs down. beginning an exercise bootcamp at 5am sharp tomorrow...so i am on the road to no return. yea to us all. NAME ____________weight now____ goal___ lbs lost *************** ********************* aJoneen............230.........220.......3....... Babs0101...........185.........170.......0....... blesdbyonmzur......159.........148.......4....... BTTRFLI1432........221.........210.......0....... Bunkey1965.........210.........205.......2....... Chocolate_Snaps....260.........240.......0....... Darr5380...........170.........150.......0....... erikadawn.................199..............175............0.......... FloridaGirl........235.........215.......0....... HeatherO...........169.........155.......3....... JennyPoo...........169.........159.......0....... KarenG.............166.........158.......0....... KathyStrick........305.........290.......0....... Leslie2Lose........224.........209.......0....... Lunabeane..........221.........200.......0....... Luu2008............219.........189.......7....... Luv2Laugh..........232.........212.......0....... luvinke............206.........190.......0....... mamato3............199.........184.......0....... mcgreen............189.........175.......0....... mdgarcia31665......225.........220.......0....... mominlv13..........317.........300.......0....... MSnika3............228.........204.......4....... NANAbanded.........225.........199.......4....... Ollie..............242.........210.......0....... Redtulips..........194.........180.......0....... Renewedhope........176.........155.......3....... ronni_NC...........243.........220.......0....... slgandera..........185.........173.......0....... StartingOver.......220.........205.......5....... want_so_bad........170.........155.......0....... Sadie..............220.........199.......0....... __________________

I had my surgery on Thursday and returned to work on Monday. I was very weak and had no energy. It took me about two weeks to get my energy back and feel like my old self (probably because of the liquid diet). I schedule my own hours so I worked short days the first week back. My advice to you is...if you have a very stressful or grueling job--it may be wise to take at least 1 week off if possible. But of course taking off the 1st year would probably be nice...and return slim & trim!!!!! LOL

Self pay, also. I to had to get 2nd mortgage to finance it. BUTTTT, I can say that I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I was talking to a friend today...whom also had LB...I told her this is the best thing that I've done. It makes me feel good to finely eat with family and friends and actually get full before anyone else. Good luck with your own decision.

I'm 4 months out and also have pains in my left shoulder. I've noticed its only when I eat too much. I think its gas build up, but my husband wants me to ask the doc when I go for another fill. It must be a norm...so many of us seem to experience it.

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Thanks for asking. Its nice to communicate with individuals who are banded close together. Four month aniversary will be on the 28th. 2 fills of 1.5cc & 3cc's. Have lost so far 41lbs.

I agree with Meg. I had my 2nd fill, also, three weeks ago. Like yourself I felt restricted for about a week. I am eating very slowly and chewing well and have noticed that I can't eat quite as much. I give myself 40 mins. to eat. You say you're eating all you want...but is all you want...maybe less now???

Insurance can be strange...(he, he) I'm an insurance agent. However, health insurance is not my expertise. In my case the insurance would not cover the surgery but have covered the fills since. Go figure. I have BCBS in Alabama. Each States BCBS is usually different in what and how things are covered. Keep trying...a NO doesn't always mean the end. GOOD LUCK

My goodness George...111 lbs since January. Way to go!!! Welcome to the site...although I'm knew myself...I've learned a lot from all the banders. keep up the good work.

Yeah!!! I'm part of a Social Group. Banded 02/28/2008 and lost 41 lbs so far. I met Andy, whom I've heard began this group, at our last fill. Hello again. yea to us all.

You're being nervous is understandingly so. I researced and thought about lapband for 8 months and has turned out to be the best things I've done for myself. this site is so helpful and makes you feel so good when you read the many positive post. Good seems to far outweigh the bad. good luck

I am so looking forward to my 11 months out. You have done so good. I'm with you when you say you're feeling good now even tho you're not at your goal yet. After loosing as much weight as you have--how can you not feel good. CONGRATS!!!!!!

I had the same fears, but did a lot of research. I don't have the time or energy to worry about dieting. Thats been my problem with other diets. I would loose but would soon grow tired of dieting and counting and would go off the wagon and regain all plus some. My husband was so afraid that we wouldn't be able to have a normal life afterwards. He was afraid that we couldnt even go out to dinner anymore. Boy was he wrong. We still have the same life but now I don't outeat him. I bring half of my food home--this makes me feel so good. I was banded 02/28/08 and have lost 41 lbs. just eating things I have always eaten just much less of it. I hadn't even began to exercise until this week (treadmill). good luck with your decision.

I agree with kcispy4, most of the food must have went thru. I just had my 2nd fill and unlike my first I can really tell the difference this time. After my 1st fill-I felt as if this was just not going to work for me. I could eat about anything that i wanted. But the 2nd fill has been totally different and i am unable to eat half as much. You are probably okay-I got sick once after eating way too much & my band is still okay.

I'd like to know how you've done.

I was banded 02/28/08 by Dr Britt. It's the best thing I've done for myself in a very long time. So far I've lost 41 lbs. I just had my 2nd fill last week...may be a little to tight. I'm having a little trouble eating. I'm chewing well and eating slow but still feeling uncomfortable. My goal will be reached when I've lost a total of 110 lbs. I enjoy reading about everyone's experiences with the band.